Review of Brokeback Mountain (2005) by David O — 16 Mar 2015

A film about love, life and loss, a modern landmark which is made with grit and reality brought to life by its strong leads.

This review of Brokeback Mountain (2005) was written by David O on 16 Mar 2015.

Brokeback Mountain has generally received very positive reviews.

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