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injest:
Garry says that the story of Brokeback Mountain is one that won't hit you unless you are in a place in your life where you CAN hear it....

I think that is why some people don't 'get' it like we do....they just aren't in that place in their lifes.

Also, for me, it took seeing the movie a couple of times for it to really get under my skin...

Shakesthecoffecan:
I have been struck by the differences betwixt the Ennis and Jack of the short story, and Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal's portrayal's in the movie. The make up folks did a good job aging them, but in real life they may have been so plain and not to have turned a head. In Jack's case he comes across as appearing somewhat goofy.

I agree with your friend Scott, I think Ennis would have been incosolable because of the person he was. I welcome a fresh perspective too.

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