Genre: Thriller
Running Length: 1:34
Cast: James Franco
Director: Danny Boyle
Finally dared myself to watch 127 HOURS and it wasn't all that gruesome. Maybe it's because there was an anticipation of THE scene so it didn't come as a shock. Needless to say, that scene is difficult to watch as the camera doesn't shy away from our protagonist as he "gave away" his right arm for a chance at survival. It's a bloody and unpleasant experience. For the uninitiated, 127 Hours is a true story of 27 years old Aaron Ralston (James Franco) adventure into Utah's Blue John Canyon. A terrible mishap happened during one of his venture that resulted him being trapped between a rock and a hard place literally (his right arm was crushed between a boulder and a tunnel wall. The ordeal lasted over 5 days). The highlight of the film was not the "his will to live" story because it didn't generate any level of tension and intensity which I was expecting. Instead, I was more fascinated with the form the film makers employed to tell the story. For example, to introduce our main character as a live for the moment person, the director employed multiple angle shots of the same scene presented across three panels, turned up the colour and brightness of the landscape shots and layered it with a throbbing score. As a result, there was so much manic energy I couldn't peel my eyes away from the screen. I'm impressed that the same crew behind Slumdog Millionaire is responsible for 127 Hours as it bears little resemblance to one another. It's a testimony to the talents of these creative folks. James Franco to my opinion was effective but not outstanding. He didn't make me care for him as he transformed from a cocky and selfish person to a grateful and appreciative individual.
Rating: 6.5/10
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