I have a problem with this movie's advertising and reviews. It isn't up front with the audience.
It is not mentioned that these two 'cowboys' are actually sheep-herders. To people in the know, there is a great difference especially in the 'mythos' the film makers are trying to 'cash in' on with gay contraversy. **I feel the Mel Brooks might have been more appropriate to do a film about two gay sheepherders in the mountains!
Also the two men are already married with children to women before getting involved. So there is an real element of family breaking-up here.
All these facts as compared to the simplistic way this film is being marketed to the audience is somewhat false & hypocritical. Hypocrisy sucks!
I don't patronize such phony message films.
Some facts about the movie:
They ARE cowboys. They work on ranches, rodeo and herd sheep JUST for the summer to make some extra money.
They were NOT married w/children when they first met and became involved.
The film does NOT have a phoney message. It has a very real message.
It in NO WAY (not even a litte TINY bit) glorifies the gay lifestyle.
It simply depicts the agony and heartbreak of the lifestyle.
Don't spout off and judge if you haven't seen it.
See it and THEN come back and let us know if you still feel the same way. If you do, fine.
But get your facts! MANY of you are giving false information about the movie.
I am white, female, straight, middle-aged,married, conservative mother of 5 who thought Breakback Mountain was exceptional....BOTH times I saw it!
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