Jake Gyllenhaal, as Jack, lures the viewer into the love story. His smooth features are all eyes, almond-shaped,
infinitely blue, surrounded by eyelashes so thick they could be registered as weapons. He takes the initial measure of Heath Ledger's Ennis, sparks the physical contact and remains open to a true coupling. And yet Gyllenhaal is not afraid to wear the black hat, aging gracelessly, whining about their bleak situation, edging into an off-screen break.
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