Brokeback Mountain is a film that straight people can watch, appreciate and enjoy, despite cries from some of the gay community this film isn't some great revelation and straight people can empathise, indeed sympathise with the characters. 

For me though, what's funniest regarding these comments, especially as regards being able feel for the characters (how can we when they are gay and we're not!) is the fact that the original story was written by ................................... a woman!

Cheers Trev