Brokeback Mountain movie discussion

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Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

there is little depth to this film. these two characters treat everyone around them like shit and the movie just says it wasn't their fault. it was society's and the time period they were living in. that doesn't excuse how they treated their wives and each other. they were p**Ks and they get hailed. i don't think this movie has more depth than that and it seems to glorify this kind of behavior. we're supposed to feel empathy for these characters, but i don't feel empathy for people that knowingly act this way. people have a choice. they don't have to be cruel to others. and they need to stop blaming society. these two characters in brokeback mountain acted on their own free will.

Originally Posted by DigitalfreakNYC

I completely agree with 100% of what you said.

Well, I disagree 99%; the other 1% is reserved for understanding your point of view, but also understanding that you have missed the empathy boat. What level you decide to engage this movie is what boils down to your personal opinion - which of course you are entitled to. However, just because you fail to truly put yourself in the place of the characters, and are unable empathize with their plight does not make the film shallow, or lacking depth. Understandably it is hard for a member of the social majority to really empathize with minority experiences, but this movie was very effective in reaffirming my understanding of North American culture; so in my case, I found it enjoyable as generic love story, but on a deeper level enjoyed the commentary on American culture. I will be purchasing this disc day one.