Luke was forced to do the sequel because of CONTRACT

So what I'm reading is that because he had signed a contract, he was expected to HONOR it. But he didn't want to do it, so rather than acting like a MATURE PROFESSIONAL, he gave a lacklustor, half-hearted, mediocre performance. That's the way to stick it to the studio who SIGNS HIS PAYCHECK.

Any actor or actress who withholds their best performance on such grounds has betrayed their fans and doesn't deserve the plum roles. Can you imagine Johnny Depp not bringing it to the performance? Think of the really BIG actors who command the big bucks, and they all bring their A game even if they get lousy scripts.

Wasn't Julia signed on to do the movie and then she backed out or something? I know the movie would have been a lot better with her in it. Maybe not everyone else the same, but at least Luke and Julia. I haven't seen it yet and if I do, I'm defintely just going to rent it and not buy it, but it sounds like it was pretty disappointing. Too bad. Luke was so good in the first one.

What's the big deal with Brokeback Mountain?
Give Reese her Oscar already!

you're right. they barely touched at all. after watching it I was like, "what happened to their passionate moments?" remember in the first movie that scene in the library? there was no chemistry or passion in this one. I really feel bad for Luke. he really didn't need this.

I so agree with you.

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I'm glad to know someone else picked up on that! He did look very distant and unenthusiatic during the entire film... A major lack of commitment and no chemistry what-so-ever. It's also difficult not to notice that he's missing from a lot of scenes. I cringed at every scene with Kam because the portrayal of Paige was sad... Someone didn't do their homework. Tsk, tsk, tsk...

congratulations on watching the movie even if you thought it sucked. personally i think, a good actor/actress can always carry a very bad story and make it a lot better. it's just like saying, dancers are not born, they are made. i think Luke made it in this movie, regardless whether he is born an actor or he is made one. yes, he looked tired, but wouldn't he be if his character is stressed and anxious about the dilemma he is facing? anyway, i'm not an expert on movies, so i won't dissect it as to its cinematic value. i got the two movies for my three daughters, for our discussions on relationships. better than making them watch the antiquated cinderella stories that would not give them examples of how a good love story should develop --- in reel or real life.