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With similar stunningly beautiful landscapes and a closeted homosexual at the film’s centre, “God’s Own Country” is often referred to as the “British” “Brokeback Mountain.” However, both are powerful films that stand alone on their own right! In a way that’s hard to explain, I think “God’s Own Country” is a bit more realistic with a stronger emotional arc for the main character. Johnny is a loner, stuck on the farm – until Gheorghe comes to help out for a short time. It’s actually the smaller details in the cinematographic elements that really help the simplistic story shine. Regardless of whether or not you were a fan of “Brokeback Mountain”, I strongly encourage everyone to watch “God’s Own Country.”
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I thought this was a unique take on the “coming out” film and and the two guys were surprisingly unconventional as well. I had spent some time in Yorkshire so I found the gritty locations interesting as well. This was quite a surprise for me, and rather haunting.
It’s quite an enjoyable film, despite being grittier than many others. Quite scenic too, as well as being rather realistic for the area but also many other rural locations. It’s certainly better than just the “UK equivalent” to “Brokeback Mountain”!