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Advantages: Shows the bond between 2 men
Disadvantages: Slow beginning

...nominated for 8 Academy Awards, Brokeback Mountain only won 3 Academy Awards. Jack and Ennis are based in a mountain range over the summer months, looking after sheep. Once the sun goes down, the heat goes, leaving them cold. One night, they start sharing a tent to keep warm, and that's when emotions start to form. Their boss finds out what's happening on Brokeback Mountain and orders the sheep down, effectively ending their relationship. But over ...
...mild porn. That said, Brokeback Mountain wasn't a film that is known for its realism - I mean, one spit and you're in? (think about it guys) I don't think so darling. The film was controversial not only because of the media's perception of this as a gay film, but by some people pointing out that the characters were actually bisexual rather than gay, as they were both married. It's a thought provoking film in that it makes you realise, whether you're ... Read review

Advantages: Unique, contains everything, appeals to emotions
Disadvantages: None-unless this particular genre is not your type

...Lou Gossett Jnr. won an Academy Award for his brilliant portrayal of a tough drill instructor. David Keith plays Zack's struggling fellow candidate. Special features of the 2 disc edition include: "An Officer and a Gentleman: 25 Years Later" Retrospective Documentary "The Cadets Reunite", featurette on stars who played the military officers and the men who inspired them "Return to Port Townsend" visit the town where the film was shot "Lifts Us Up" ...
...introduction from Richard Gere "Military Advisor" Scene analysis Featurette Commentary by Director Taylor Hackford "Officer Candidate School: Inside and Out" "Gere and Gossett: Hand To Hand Combat" Emotional rollercoaster with Zack Mayo being played brilliantly. Grips its audience and is one of the classics. Unique film-definitely recommend. 10/10. ... Read review

Advantages: Inspiring to people from all walks of life
Disadvantages: Can seem overly 'English'

This, in my opinion, is one of the most timeless movies ever. Anyone who believes passionately in anything will relate to Eric Liddell, and be inspired by the passion, determination and drive constantly exhibited by this great man. And in the same way, anyone who has ever been marginalised and rejected will understand the pain of Harold Abrams, and the absolute determination to prove 'the establishment' wrong. Perhaps, yes, it has aged a little and ...
...group of priveleged and wealthy young men studying at Cambridge - yet the manicured and controlled beauty of the surroundings of the rich and balanced and humanised by scenes of the Scottish Highlands. Watch this, and I defy anyone not to have a longing to find the nearest beach and just run wild . . . ... Read review