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I liked it a bit more than Brokeback


They are different films of course. the gay subject matter is the only thing tying them together (and the rejection by society thing). While I think Brokeback was an important film in hollywood and is poignant, I find the simplicity of Bishonen more appealing. It wasn't as heavily "in your face" as brokeback and overall gives me a more tender feeling in the end. It was more about the emotional world of those who are gay in 80s 90s hong kong and it painted a picture that describes the feelings of being gay in asian society in a very easy to grasp and simply way. Is it just me, or do asian filmmakers make the best gay films?

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You could have at least compared this movie to similar movie.

Since BBM's story is entirely different.


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I definitely enjoyed Bishonen more than BROKEBACK. That is not to put down BROKEBACK but Bishonen is just an amazing piece of cinema.

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