127 Hours (Simpletons Review)

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Film: 127 Hours
Format: Cinema (Standard def)
Run time (approx): 94 mins (Approx)
My Rating (out of 10):  8
Genre: Adventure/Biography/Drama

Film Highlight: When stuck between a rock and a hard place for 3 days the urge to ‘tug the bishop’ is still there. “Really...?” (I didn’t want to give anything away so resorted to this.)

127 hours is based on a true story and the novel ‘Between a Rock and a Hard Place’ (Aaron Ralston). A mountain climber becomes trapped between a rock and a hard place (un-intentional pun) whilst canyoneering as a lone ranger near Moab, Utah and must find a solution to his dilemma before it’s too late.

I was very sceptical about watching this movie; I wanted to watch ‘Season of the Witch’ but was strongly out-voted by fellow mates. I thought it would be boring and predictable but Danny Boyle does well in terms of sound, camera techniques and choice of cast. James Franco (Spiderman, he plays the douche that goes by the name of Harry Osborn) has the leading role and the honour of interpreting Aron Ralston’s real life experience of being trapped for 127 hours. I must stress that James Franco acted perfectly/flawless and suited the role well. The babe that is Kate Mara (Shooter/Iron Man 2) and the not so babe that is Amber Tamblyn (The ring) are the other ‘stars’ (judge for yourself) in this film, they play the two retarded climbers that are lost. The reason they are climbing in Moab when they can’t even read a map the correct way around is beyond me. Still it adds slight variety and eye candy to the film.

The film is thrilling and emotional even if there is only one main location throughout the film, the use of hallucinations and flashbacks is very effective and there are also points of laughter as we are attached to Aron in his fight for survival.

At the end of the day...
+An interesting film that provides emotional attachment and thrilling scenes.
+A true story unbelievably close to the real thing (watch the interview with Aaron Ralston Here (Spoiler))
+A must see for anyone
-If you are squeamish...then I hope you have use of your arms so you can cover your eyes in anxiety.