Rating of
4/4
127 Hours review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 11/27/11
An adventurer and nature lover Aron Ralston (James Franco) who was trapped last 2003 at Utah's Canyonlands National Park. An accident occurs passing thru Blue John Canyon where a boulder pins his arm as he gets trapped below. He reflects upon his life as the days pass by. Some valuable quotes from the true to life movie: Aron - "I wish I had learned some lessons more astutely, more rapidly, than I did." "Everything is... just comes together." "Don't lose it. Aron, do not lose it." "But like I always say... your supreme selfishness is our gain." Themes of regret, pride, time's spent, self-reflection, destiny, respecting the people you love and survival were well presented. It is difficult not to get moved by such a work of art coupled with an astounding performance by James Franco who deserves the accolades he is getting from various awards bodies. The film received praises from the Golden Globe's, British Academy, Broadcast Film Critics and Academy Awards.
The authenticity of the film was unbelievable and the only thing altered were the 2 female hikers shown a hidden cave. Its soundtrack, cinematography, performances, screenplay and direction was just top notch. Camera angles from the way the rock and Ralston fell, to the sipping of the last drop of water and hallucinations of the storm scene to the insects, everything just breathtaking. The pace of the story was just continuous, every frame well utilized and thrilling. I couldn't find any flaws in 127 Hours unlike the director's more popular films with fairy tale like stories. This type of movie that can be thought-provoking thru constant viewings while enjoying the scenery as if you were on a vacation gone wrong but promises hope.
