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I was hesitant to see it, but I finally got overwhelmed by all the talk about it. I've been a pretty big Ang Lee fan since I saw the Ice Storm. The interesting thing I've found about the "controversy" surrounding the film is that there are films released dipicting homosexual love stories all the time, but when one of those movies intrudes on the ultra-masculine world of cowboys it becomes intolerable to a certain people. I didn't hear such a fuss over Capote depicting a gay author.
It was easily one of the best films of the year. The editing and advancement of the narrative was amazing, Heath Ledger was great, and the way the story was revealed was in such a subtle and well-crafted manner. There were about 30 seconds where I wasn't sure where the plot was going and then spoiler: Spoiler: you find out Jack is dead.
I'd be surprised if it didn't win many of the Oscars it's been nominated for, especially best directing, best actor. I've only seen one of the other pictures nominated for best film and that was the extremely mediocre Crash so I'd say it has a good chance of winning that too.
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