The general impression I get is that they are bouncing off the film, not the story. There's more, but that is enough, ok?
It would be interesting to take a poll, just amongst our Brokies here, on what made them a Brokie.....
Was it the short story, or was it the movie?
Because I had not read the short story until several months, and several viewings, I have no hesitation in saying, for me, it was definately the movie. The genius acting of Heath and Jake, the magnificent screenply by Ossama and McMurtry, and the overwhelming direction of Ang Lee.
To me, they made the story that I became obssessed with.
I have never been a fan of Annie Proulx, and have always believed she has the fan base now, because of BBM.
Theres a quote we say in Australia, when people turn their back on what makes them popular in the first place.......you dont shit, where you eat........thats what I think of Annie Proulx.