Brokeback Mountain: Did it offend you?

[TurboKitty]

I'll admit it, I've not yet seen Brokeback mountain, though I want to and am looking forward it.

The only movie I walked out the theatre was waaaaaaay back when and some forgettable piece of.....fluff called Quick Silver starring Kevin Bacon. (I do not recommend this film. Tried it again later...well, wait. It might work wonders for insomniac film watchers.)

The idea that people who are AGAINST this movie, who go in WANTING to make a statement and complain....are still buying tickets for it, and making sure more movies like this are made...

Is completely delicious to me.

 

[HeatherH]

Rob DID explain why the people left, to Dan Murphy and others who asked:

Becuase it was just after the two guys kiss......that and as they walked out they were talking and I heard them say theat was offensive and they were going to complain to the manager

Honestly, the only movie I ever walked out of was some really, really BAD horror flick when I was on a date when I was 17 (a LONG time ago!), and that was when my then-date and I looked at each other and decided not to waste two hours of our lives on the dreck that was on-screen.

I'm looking forward to seeing Brokeback Mountain.

 

[WatchinCaptKangaroo]

Walked out of Flatlinere because it stunk.

That was the first R movie I snuck into. Still holds a place in my heart.

I walked out of Alien Reseruction and Saw II. I don't do scary movies.

 

[NMAmy]

The OP reminds me of the Boondocks cartoons. The granddad and a neighbor want to see a "manly" movie so they decide to go see Brokeback Mountain. They're in line talking about the "manly cowboy movie." It was hysterical.

I also have to wonder why these people even went to the movie if homosexuality bothers them this much. How could you have missed the publicity about it?--it's been everywhere.

It starts at our theatres this weekend--I'm looking forward to seeing it and hope I can work it out to see it in the theatre (it's hard for me to get to the movies on a regular basis.)

 

[LindsayDunn228]

The only movie I ever walked out of was "Varsity Blues." Blech.

 

[Tigger_Magic]

They have the right to stay and watch the movie or leave. I would never care why someone walked out or temporary left the theatre..... It should be assumed that they did what was best for them, regarding their situation.

Great post; couldn't have said it better. I've walked out of several movies -- some because they were so bad, a few because they were offensive. Sometimes you go to a movie expecting one thing and are surprised at how it turns out (and not surprised in a good way).

 

[DoeWDW]

I will be bold here and write how I really feel. Flame suit is on, just in case.

I am not homophobic. I do not have a problem with homosexuals or gay civil unions. However, I've never been around a gay couple who was openly affectionate. I'm not comfortable seeing opposite sex couples who are overly affectionate in public. I'm not a big fan of on-screen (TV or movie) sex scenes regardless of who is involved. No, I'm not a prude but I don't need to peek into others' private lives either.

I want to see Brokeback Mountain for many reasons. One is to show support to the gay community. Another is to broaden my own experiences. Will I be uncomfortable at certain points in the movie - absolutely, but I want to see it anyway. I hope that I'm not so uncomfortable that I'll feel the need to leave but if I do make the choice to leave, I certainly wouldn't be spouting anti-gay language. I would hope no one else in the theater would make a snap judgement about me because of my actions.

There, I've said it. I'm willing to admit that I might be uncomfortable watching this movie. Hopefully no one on this board will think any less of me for being honest. To me, people are people, all created by God, loved by God and thus deserving of my non-judgemental and unconditional love.

 

[Tigger_Magic]

I will be bold here and write how I really feel. Flame suit is on, just in case.

I am not homophobic. I do not have a problem with homosexuals or gay civil unions. However, I've never been around a gay couple who was openly affectionate. I'm not comfortable seeing opposite sex couples who are overly affectionate in public. I'm not a big fan of on-screen (TV or movie) sex scenes regardless of who is involved. No, I'm not a prude but I don't need to peek into others' private lives either.

I want to see Brokeback Mountain for many reasons. One is to show support to the gay community. Another is to broaden my own experiences. Will I be uncomfortable at certain points in the movie - absolutely, but I want to see it anyway. I hope that I'm not so uncomfortable that I'll feel the need to leave but if I do make the choice to leave, I certainly wouldn't be spouting anti-gay language. I would hope no one else in the theater would make a snap judgement about me because of my actions.

There, I've said it. I'm willing to admit that I might be uncomfortable watching this movie. Hopefully no one on this board will think any less of me for being honest. To me, people are people, all created by God, loved by God and thus deserving of my non-judgemental and unconditional love.

Great post! I agree with your 2nd paragraph completely.

However, I don't plan to go see BM. I would reject the label of homophobe. Based on the previews, the movie holds absolutely no appeal for me, much less making me want to spend $8 per person to see it. The same goes for The Ringer, Grandma's Boy, Hostel, Cheaper by the Dozen, Memoirs of a Geisha, etc. Nothing appealing to me based on previews -- especially at $8 a pop.

 

[slo]

I haven't seen it, but I'm looking forward to seeing it - I hear nothing but good reviews about it.

Because I have 2 young girls at home, the only movies I see at the movie theater are movies like Chicken Little, so I look forward to seeing it when it comes out on video

 

[boomhauer]

I wasn't offended. I was a bit uncomfortable with one or 2 scenes, but that's about it. I actually enjoyed the movie.

 

[daannzzz]

Has anyone been to see if by themselves? DH isn't interested, I just dragged him to Memoirs of a Geisha. I could wait for video, but I was thinking about going to see it one day by myself when the kids are at school?

I go to most movies by myself. It is fun to go with otehrs but I find I consentrate more on the film when I am alone. I am glad I saw "Brokeback Mountain" alone as it is a very personal feeling film.

 

[sotoalf]

On my first viewing I saw it alone; then I went with a really great straight friend, who loved it. The reactions have been extraordinary.

Check this thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=976068&highlight=brokeback+mountain

 

[dzneelvr]

I need to resurrect this thread because my DD-16 and a friend want me to take them. It's just now making an area theatre circuit about an hour away. What advice? I have no problem, really, as I'm very curious myself. Should we pay $10 a piece or wait for the home DVD?

 

[scoutsmom99]

I saw the movie with one of my good friends who is gay. We both really enjoyed the movie and I was not offended by it at all. We had a hard time finding a theater that was playing it though. We had to travel about 25 minutes to a theater to catch it, but afterwards we got to go to the cheesecake factory at that particular mall so I guess that made up for the long travel.

 

[PA DISNEYLOVER]

Did it offend me? Heck no. I think it is up there on the list of one of the best movies I have seen. Was I uncomfortable? Yes at times, but there was a heck of alot more female nudity then anything.

Our movie was full older couples ( much older, the lady next to me was 81. She and her husband were on a date.) My sister and I were taking bets on how many would leave. None. Not a one. At the end of the movie they stood up and clapped.

 

[lilostitch]

No, love doesn't offend me as long as it is with consenting adults. I rarely walk out of movies, actually I don't think I ever have...I think I'm an optimist, I keep thinking it will get better, it has to

The most obvious walk out I've ever seen was an elderly couple that walked out during George Carlin's scene in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. I was surprised to see them there in the first place, so I wasn't surprised when they walked out. Bless their hearts, I wonder what movie they THOUGHT they were going to see It was kind of funny though.

 

[lilostitch]

If I have a tub of buttered popcorn and a large diet coke, it would be hard for any movie to offend me

 

[dis ms.]

No, love doesn't offend me as long as it is with consenting adults.

Very well said!

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

I only very recently heard what the movie was about. Any previews I've seen state it's a love story, and show only male/female relationships. I think the previews are misleading. I only happen to read a review of the movie, and found out what it was about. I rarely go to the movies...the last 4 times or so was to see Johnny Depp movies, and 3 of those times were for "Pirates". So I almost never read reviews, or pay attention to reviews on TV. When my mom was in better health, she'd hear a movie was good, and she and my sister would up and go, with very little knowledge about what the movie is actually about, just to get out of the house.

I'm sure this isn't the first movie where people have found out during it that it's not what they thought it would be.

Having said that, it sounds like a good movie, and I think I'll make an effort to go. Same with Geisha. Neither would hold any interest for DH (who has been following the recent 007 movies marathon...more his kind of movie ). I've never walked out of a movie, on the rare occasion that I've gone, just like I never want to leave a losing ballgame, because something good MIGHT happen.

 

[sotoalf]

The film's producer told a reporter before its release that his company had marketed the film to appeal to its real market.

"Gay men?" the reporter asked.

The producer smiled. "No. Heterosexual women."

According to friends who've seen this movie, and the incredible amount of discussion it's generated on the internet, it's the women who are most haunted and keep returning (it's now grossing more per screen than any film in release, including "Narnia" and "Hostel").

Perhaps a friend put it best. "All I've ever dated are Ennis Del Mars," she said.