Review of Brokeback Mountain (2005) by Joe Utichi for FilmFocus — 15 Jan 2006

Brokeback Mountain is about as close to perfection as it's possible to come in modern Hollywood.

This review of Brokeback Mountain (2005) was written by Joe Utichi and published by FilmFocus on 15 Jan 2006.

Brokeback Mountain has generally received very positive reviews.

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