Review of 127 Hours (2010) by Sam D — 09 Feb 2013
My favorite movie of the last 11 years. Watching 127 hours is an interesting experience. It evokes every emotion possible. It's certainly not a comfortable watch, but it's not meant to be. Definitely not for anyone who faints at the sight of blood.
127 hours is the incredible true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston who was hiking in Canyonlands National Park when he had his arm crushed and pinned under a 1,800 lb boulder. There he stays, trapped, for 5 days and 7 hours, during which time he contemplates life, decisions, regrets; he remembers family, friends' faces, and times.
The ultimate survival story, Ralston battles hunger, dehydration, hypothermia, and fatigue. He eventually resorts to drastic measures to free himself, and survive. The movie and the true story both teach us "There is no force on earth more powerful than the will to live.
" 127 Hours is a beautiful film that takes you on an adventure while watching actor James Franco sit in the same spot for two hours. Franco's performance is amazing. The film paints a good picture of what it would have been like, without actually having to go through it personally.
A truly inspiring film.
This review of 127 Hours (2010) was written by Sam D on 09 Feb 2013.
127 Hours has generally received very positive reviews.
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