If I would not have been in this class I know that I would not have ever watched this movie. This would definitely been my loss because as the movie progressed I began to actually like it, which pleasantly surprised me. I didn't think I would ever make it through without falling asleep because the first 15 minutes seem like complete and utter silence almost.
I began to truly feel bad for Jack when came up to visit Ennis after he learned that Ennis got a divorce. The only excuse Ennis had for not being with Jack was Elma and now that it was no longer an issue, he came up with another excuse. It was as if no matter what happened, there would always be some excuse for them not to be together.
When Jack drives up to see Ennis after Ennis's divorce is finalized he is so ecstatic on his drive down. It was probably one of the happiest he is portrayed through the entire movie. It seems as though the timing is finally perfect and the two destined to be together will finally be able to make things work. The Jack arrives, and upon his arrival discovers Ennis's new excuse, his children. Ennis doesn't want his kids to know his secrets and drives Jack away. In reality, this is another way for Ennis to hide his insecurities and delay even longer admitting to himself that his feelings for Jack are more than just coincidental.
The two have the problem of terrible timing and this is no exception. A typical romance is the same way. Something always manages to get in the way of the couple being together. In some cases, it all works out in the end and in others it doesn't. Brokeback Mountain could almost be classified as a romance movie, possibly a romantic tragedy. The couple never live happily ever, but they still had an epic love story to be told.
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