Warning : The writer might be slightly biased because of her infatuation on James Franco.
127 Hours is intense. Intense might not be the right word but it's the first that popped in mind. The film is based on an extraordinary true story - an Intel engineer, Aron Ralston whose hand was pinned under a boulder at Blue John Canyon, Utah (later known as Loser Canyon) alone for 127 Hours and he had to cut his arm for the sake of saving his life. The fact that he is still breathing today makes the film more amazing.
I wasn't surprised seeing a scene of Muslims performing prayer at the beginning of the film, it's Danny Bolye's film. What could I expected for more? Although the scene does not relate to any part of the film, but it is great seeing the variability he tries to throw in. With his collaboration with AR Rahman who delivers great soundtracks and the lead actor, ehem, James Franco, I bet nobody would move from their seat once the film started.
127 Hours is intense. Intense might not be the right word but it's the first that popped in mind. The film is based on an extraordinary true story - an Intel engineer, Aron Ralston whose hand was pinned under a boulder at Blue John Canyon, Utah (later known as Loser Canyon) alone for 127 Hours and he had to cut his arm for the sake of saving his life. The fact that he is still breathing today makes the film more amazing.
I wasn't surprised seeing a scene of Muslims performing prayer at the beginning of the film, it's Danny Bolye's film. What could I expected for more? Although the scene does not relate to any part of the film, but it is great seeing the variability he tries to throw in. With his collaboration with AR Rahman who delivers great soundtracks and the lead actor, ehem, James Franco, I bet nobody would move from their seat once the film started.
Cinematography-wise, I would give 5/5. The editing was amazing. Boyle definitely knows when to 'mix and match' the scenes and add the suspense elements into it. I was moved when Ralston (Franco) thought about his cold orange drink at the back of his car when he was trapped, thirsty and hallucinating. Also, the scene where he performed self-surgery by cutting his right hand was so graphic and intensely moving, I almost skipped the part. See : Slumdog Millionaire for comparison. Also see : Self surgery without anaesthesia.
The adaptation was perfect. Franco wore the same clothes Ralston donned during the incident and not to forget the very same hat and other accessories. He even used the same video cam. I think it is a bonus for Franco because he COULD see the situation when Ralston was trapped. Yes, Ralston did some recording on his video cam because he thought he would never walked out of there alive.
The adaptation was perfect. Franco wore the same clothes Ralston donned during the incident and not to forget the very same hat and other accessories. He even used the same video cam. I think it is a bonus for Franco because he COULD see the situation when Ralston was trapped. Yes, Ralston did some recording on his video cam because he thought he would never walked out of there alive.
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| Ralston and Franco |
Now comes the biased part of the review. Heh. I absolutely lovelovelove this guy (refer picture above) and he didn't disappoint me! How did he manage to cut his arm and look hot at the same time? *shrugs* I brought into the James Franco hype since Tristan & Isolde long time ago, but IF I hadn't, this movie would make me fall for him. Period. He is just awesome as a selfish and nature-loving expert whose had to act alone, as most scenes involved Franco trying to either lifting the rock or cutting his right hand. He had to cry, beg, get mad and being frustrated - all inhabited into one emotion.
To conclude, this film impressed me a lot. 5 stars for the epic landscapes, wonderful shots, great music and James Franco's job. Go and watch it, you will be inspired.
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