If your child WANTS to see Brokeback Mountain, they are probably old enough to see it. It's not like some movies; they don't want to see it because of the hot chicks or the cool fight scenes or because everyone else is seeing it. Sometimes, I find this site slightly offensive. Anything with even the slightest thing in it homosexual (the single kiss in the BULLY games) is immediately listed as something the parents should watch out for. You don't want your kids to know gay people exist? You would a toddle see a man-woman kiss, what's the difference? You can't shelter your kids from gay people. It's impossible, short of raising them in Amish Town.
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Brokeback Mountain
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Mature, emotionally complex film isn't for kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Brokeback Mountain
Parents need to know that this is a mature, emotionally complicated film that isn't appropriate for kids. The movie is focused on a lifelong relationship between two male cowboys. Their meeting and discovery of mutual desire at film's start is pictured in a rough-seeming sex scene (with fairly explicit activity); from then on, their physical relationship is less overt. They argue, wrestle, and occasionally come to sexual-tension-filled blows. Characters curse (including use of "f--k" and homophobic slang), smoke, and drink hard liquor in a "manly" manner. Married couples also argue, as wives come to resent their husbands' "other" interests.
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the film's treatment of Jack and Ennis' relationship. How do their lying and betrayal affect their wives and children? Also, families can talk about whether or not it was "brave" for Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger to take their roles.
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- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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Fine for Teenagers
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give it
This film should have won Best Picture
Brokeback Mountain is a beautifully filmed love story set in a time when men could be brutally killed for engaging in homosexual acts. The pain each of the two men feel is palatable. I recommend this movie.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
One of my favorites
this is one of my favorites movies,its amazing,heath ledger is amazing.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
One of my favorites
this is one of my favorites movies,its amazing,heath ledger is amazing.
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
Not Bad
I watched this film recently and I thought it was well-done. The problem many people seem to have with it is that they think the movie's message was it's okay to cheat on your wives with another guy. I don't think that was it it all. It's just a story about two imperfect human beings living in a time where homophobia was everywhere (actually, it still is,) and I think the movie had great sympathy for the wives. I thought it was pretty good, but I'm not in a rush to see it again. P.S. Check out aspergiansarah's movieblog on Xanga.
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
This movie is AMAZING.
WOW. I don't think I've ever cried so much from watching a movie - it will affect you so much. A beautiful and tragic film that I really recommend - it will definitely affect your views on homophobia and such. And beyond that it's just an amazing love story. Be warned though: there's definitely a couple sex scenes that you should be cautious about, although they're brief and not nearly as graphic as I thought they would be (they are slightly shocking at first, but you get used to it and eventually view it in the same way as typical sex scenes). There is some violence, but definitely not nearly as graphic as commonsense implies. I would give the violence part a PG-13 and the sex part something between PG-13 and R. Basically I think that this movie is ok for 15 and up. It's well worth watching.
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
absolutely wonderful
I'm not big on dramatic movies, but I love love stories and this goes down as one of my favorites. Some people call it the "gay cowboy movie". I call it an "unorthodox love story". Simply put, the movie is brilliant, and Heath and Jake put such passion into their roles. As for the sex scenes (only one graphic one, everything else is implied), well...you can't not have that when it comes to an adult love story. Anyway, watch it, but make sure the kids aren't around. If you don't like guy/guy stuff, by all means don't watch it.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
touching but tragic love story
This film exemplifies the tragic loss of love in the closeted 1960's. It's a great film, well acted and well writen. Sexual content, however, is not for kids.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
I Cried
This is a great movie, There is no sex sene You dont see any thing, I would let my 10yr lod se this. This just shows that gay bi or what ever you call yourself have feelings too..
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
BEST romance movie ever
I have always wanted to see this movie and it was worth the wait when I finally did watch it. Many of my friends have called Brokeback Mountain "the gay cowboy movie" but it is way more than that. This is hands down my favorite romance movie. The movie was really sad, especially the endig. I did have a little trouble understanding what Heath Ledger was saying at times because his accent was very deep. It was also slightly boring in the beginning but it picked up. This movie deserved all the awards it won.I think this movie can open the eyes of many people if they just take the chance to watch it.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Better than it was labled
Many ignorant people have labled this movie "The Gay Cowboy movie", But they're all wrong I watched this movie with a friend of mine, (We are both Heterosexual mind you) and we thought it was going to be terrible, but after the first couple minutes, it was the Cinementography that captivated us. The Scenes are not explicit at all, and I think any kid who has had sexual education or who has been taught to be tolerant of people with different sexual preferences should see this movie. However, the movie has one sex scene that implies the fact that two men are having sex, but it isn't nasty at all. There are also a few other sex scenes (Yes both Homo, and Hetero) That you can't really see that much. There is also nudity, some bare breasts, but it's mostly naked men. But like I said, they are blurred so you really can't see any genitals. There are a couple bad words, but they are only used at appropriate moments (Like in anger, or excitement) And the violence level is very mild, a few punches were thrown, some people bled from barfights, but there is a scene where a character dies by being beaten to death. (although you only see glimpses of it) There is also many situations of Distrust (ex. The two men don't see each other, so they get married, but one mans wife becomes suspiscious) And also many of the characters drink (But that is not the reason they fell the two men fell in love mind you) This movie has opened my eyes to see all the slander that homosexuals have had to put up with, and they still have to put up with it now. But if you take your kid to watch this movie, it will definetly change his/her view on homosexuals, so they can see them as people, not "Queers" The Passion in this movie can make almost anyone cry. So before you judge this movie because it has an affair between two men, you should see it with a black, and white view. (Meaning that you see everyone as equal) Good acting, Wonderful scenery, great message, one of the best romance stories ever. Watch it.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
STUPID
CRUD CRUD CRUD. I'll never watch the retarted movie. Never ever see. SICK!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This is an important movie for all teens to read
Yes it may not be for some people, but it has important issues, Teens and Adults alike, need to know. I find that there was only really one sex scene, and it wasn't that graphic. Also it shows what it was likke forn people who were Gay or Bisexual. I find it touching, but issues we need to know. Im not trying to say let you 5,7, or 10 year olds to watch it. Im just trying to say, that our country is still predjudas, against same-sex relationships.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
Sukky..
The most viloent blunder of a catastrophe i have ever seen. Oh, and the gay part is not cool either (for me anyway).
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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