127 Hours

status: 2010; in select theaters
rating: * * * * * (being a true story i think makes it 5 out of 5 stars)

In describing my interest in seeing this movie, either familiar or not, most people were saying "that sounds boring". Well, I can definitely say that the movie is far from it. The movie revolves around the true story of Aron Ralston, a hiker, climber and adventurer falling in a canyon and getting his arm pinned under a rock for 5 days. James Franco plays Aron and gives a funny, painful, and unrelentingly powerful performance.

127 Hours was directed by Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, 28 Days Later, Trainspotting) and showed that he is capable of bringing any story to film beautifully. The landscape was captivating and the mindset of Ralston was depicted very vividly.

The end is not for the squeamish, but it's necessary so you feel the gravity of the situation. I highly recommend this film and I stand by Danny Boyle as a fantastic director.