Grade: A
A mixture of adrenaline and anxiety possessed writer and director Danny Boyle’s critically acclaimed film “127 Hours.” Boyle, who directed award-winning movie “Slumdog Millionaire,” described the film as “an action movie with a guy who can’t move.” Based on the true events of adventurous Aron Ralston, what started as a solo hike turns into living nightmare. James Franco’s Oscar-nominated performance showed how vulnerable people are toward Mother Nature’s elements, but also the strength of the human spirit. “127 Hours” breathtaking cinematography and outstanding performances were painfully pleasurable to watch.
“127 Hours”
February 2, 2011