127 Hours

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jsowersDec 11, 2010

A solid film with flaws. Upon the rolling of the credits, I could not help but feel that I learned very little about the man. The flashbacks do absolutely nothing to flesh out the protagonist and prove to be mere distractions for theA solid film with flaws. Upon the rolling of the credits, I could not help but feel that I learned very little about the man. The flashbacks do absolutely nothing to flesh out the protagonist and prove to be mere distractions for the infinitely more interesting struggle in the canyon. Some additional development to the character would have improved the experience for me as it would have provided more meaning to the ending. I can assume that Aron discovered a new appreciation and maturation in regards to life. However, the film seems to imply this rather than make it wholly manifest. Some may claim that this dynamic is an example of the film's subtlety and is one of it's strengths. However, I disagree and believe it to be a flaw brought on by the narrow scope of the narrative and it's brief running time. I feel that with a stronger sense of growth the film could have produced a more meaningful character arc and, consequently, reaped greater emotional payoff.… Expand

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MattyGJan 3, 2012

Franco's performance is believable and respectable. The natural limitations of the set and cast-of-characters meant that Boyle took some liberties to stretch the film into a feature length. Given the subject matter I'm not sure a betterFranco's performance is believable and respectable. The natural limitations of the set and cast-of-characters meant that Boyle took some liberties to stretch the film into a feature length. Given the subject matter I'm not sure a better film could have been made but it is still not a great film, merely great for what it is.… Expand

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jimmytancrediAug 9, 2011

Everything in the film is well balanced and executed in a safe and clean way. The steering is responsive and always creative by Danny Boyle, the interpretation of James Franco is amazing and charismatic, the editing and screenplay by JonEverything in the film is well balanced and executed in a safe and clean way. The steering is responsive and always creative by Danny Boyle, the interpretation of James Franco is amazing and charismatic, the editing and screenplay by Jon Harris Boyle and Simon Beaufoy are perfectly consistent with the proposal: transmit agony, despair, emotion besides playing the spectator â… Expand

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JoskoApr 9, 2011

127 Hours is a character study of a man who is tested by the elements, time, and a boulder crushing his arm. We watch as a man descends into virtual insanity as his life becomes increasingly compromised the longer he lasts without human127 Hours is a character study of a man who is tested by the elements, time, and a boulder crushing his arm. We watch as a man descends into virtual insanity as his life becomes increasingly compromised the longer he lasts without human contact and vital resources necessary for survival. It's worth watching at least once.… Expand

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ShahmeerJun 19, 2011

The first I heard of 127 Hours was when I saw the poster of it. I expected the film to be a documentary of some sort by just looking at the poster, for no reason whatsoever. But then I heard about it some more online, and so I researched it.The first I heard of 127 Hours was when I saw the poster of it. I expected the film to be a documentary of some sort by just looking at the poster, for no reason whatsoever. But then I heard about it some more online, and so I researched it. Turns out, it was much more than I assumed. Itâ… Expand

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dMoviezzzJul 14, 2013

Although i didn't like the sadism for cutting his hand, I like the plot and the story. And it's truly inspire me to appreciate life that been given by God for me. This film shows great hard work to escape the danger and it pays by the result.Although i didn't like the sadism for cutting his hand, I like the plot and the story. And it's truly inspire me to appreciate life that been given by God for me. This film shows great hard work to escape the danger and it pays by the result. Great movie!… Expand

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SpangleAug 12, 2016

127 Hours is a truly inspirational tale of survival with a phenomenal performance from James Franco taking centerstage. Certainly a Danny Boyle film, he creates this environment of despair, regret, and claustrophobia, that keeps you on edge127 Hours is a truly inspirational tale of survival with a phenomenal performance from James Franco taking centerstage. Certainly a Danny Boyle film, he creates this environment of despair, regret, and claustrophobia, that keeps you on edge and damn near hesitant to see what comes next in this truly distressing film. The film is well shot and incredibly well-written, as it is able to create interest from such a seemingly simple premise, while expertly balancing his being stuck and his past to create a well-rounded look at Aron Ralston. The film is a good length too and really is as long as it needs to be, as it is well paced and utilizes its runtime to perfection. Unfortunately, the infamous sequence in which he cuts off his arm is just too much. Traumatic to watch, the film seems to be under the belief that the audience needs to nearly pass out and watch every detail of him cutting off his arm in order to understand he is cutting off his arm. Cheap and silly, this sequence really ruins what was a very good film. As it stands, it is still pretty good, but not nearly where it could have been. Overall, if 127 Hours could hold itself back and not be so disgustingly gory and graphic, it could have been better. If you actually like watching a guy cut off his arm, boy do I have the movie for you. For others, skip over that part and stick around for this truly incredible tale of survival with a very human center.… Expand

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hardkor33Aug 5, 2013

127 Hours 7/10........................................................................................................................................

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ExKingMay 30, 2013

"watching this movie is kinda like someone approaches you from behind and begin to chock you little by little and then he releases his hands and suddenly you take a giant breath that's give you goose bumps all over your body" original."watching this movie is kinda like someone approaches you from behind and begin to chock you little by little and then he releases his hands and suddenly you take a giant breath that's give you goose bumps all over your body" original.
this movie is just impressive and Danny Boyle blow my mind with these amazing shots and amazing visual effects some scenes were difficult to watch but Danny Boyle tried to show the picture as it is and he succeeded.… Expand

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KayakMar 3, 2014

Boyle and Franco give you a real in-depth experience into this ordeal. You feel the anguish and you feel the triumph. For what it is, it's pretty great but a few niggling qualms stop this from being exceptional.

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Meth-dudeApr 19, 2014

James Franco did an awesome job as Aron Ralston.The director Danny Boyle also did an awesome job.For a movie of 94 minutes with only one character stuck in the desert we don't get bored. Awesome movie.

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eriflynnNov 20, 2017

Maybe is not one of the most exasperating movies, but the feeling is there. James Franco represent very well the desesperation of the character. A history of how a person trying to survive at any cost is well represented with the direction.Maybe is not one of the most exasperating movies, but the feeling is there. James Franco represent very well the desesperation of the character. A history of how a person trying to survive at any cost is well represented with the direction. The orange tones of the photography make me feel the loneliness of the principal character Aaron Ralston.… Expand

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FilipeNetoFeb 16, 2018

A great survival story

This film, with direction and script by Danny Boyle, tells the story of Aron Ralston, an adventurer who gets trapped in a canyon after a heavy rock crushing his hand. Based on real facts, written by true Ralston in hisA great survival story

This film, with direction and script by Danny Boyle, tells the story of Aron Ralston, an adventurer who gets trapped in a canyon after a heavy rock crushing his hand. Based on real facts, written by true Ralston in his book "Between a Rock and a Hard Place", this film deals with the theme of survival and loneliness, trying to show how far can a man go when he's alone and needs to survive. Featuring James Franco as protagonist.

Its an intense film, where the audience is clinging to several attempts that the character does to get rid of the situation, potentially fatal, which inadvertently ended. However, the absence of a larger plot (only broken by mental flashbacks that show us the character's thoughts) ends up making this movie too stopped, and it would be a bit boring if not for the extraordinary soundtrack and the sense of danger that surrounds all action, since the moment Ralston falls into the gully. The interpretation of Franco is very good: the actor managed to give his character the psychological aspect of a man in utter despair. For all this, the film was nominated for six Oscars (Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score and Best Original Song for the song "If I Rise") and three Golden Globes (Best Dramatic Actor, Best Film Screenplay and Best Original Score).… Expand

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FairbottomMay 24, 2018

This is the harrowing tale of a man stuck between a rock and another rock. The full force of this man's situatedness between rocks can be captured in a single viewing. Nevertheless, this film will surely compete for pride of place in theThis is the harrowing tale of a man stuck between a rock and another rock. The full force of this man's situatedness between rocks can be captured in a single viewing. Nevertheless, this film will surely compete for pride of place in the betwixt-rocks genre of dramatic cinema.… Expand

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JeBjBoJan 14, 2023

great performance, clever directing and THAT scene everyone was talking about 2010

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JamesLNov 25, 2010

This is a well made movie given the limits of the story. Unfortunately, this is not a story that really interested me. My rating is biased by that. Boyle is a great director and I applaud his work. The film did spark a heated theologicalThis is a well made movie given the limits of the story. Unfortunately, this is not a story that really interested me. My rating is biased by that. Boyle is a great director and I applaud his work. The film did spark a heated theological debate between the three of us who saw it. The Christian among us thought that God saved him. The Buddhist among us thought that his misfortune was caused by his lack of connection or respect for nature. The agnostic who is yours truly thought that God did not have anything to do with the boulder falling on him or his cutting off his arm. I saw it as a random event.… Expand

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TokyochuchuSep 8, 2012

127 Hours is a fine film. That said, once you've seen it there is nothing to really draw you back. I enjoyed the respectable performance from James Franco and Danny Boyle's sharp directing. And that tendon tweaking scene... OOooowwwwww!

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zperry-20Aug 16, 2014

Although the film is incredibly predictable and some what of a bore at times , Franco provides a excellent performance and the directing is superb. The movie provides emotion but this emotion could not carry through for the whole film.

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TahaJan 25, 2011

A simple one line movie. I only enjoyed the last 5 min of it thats where the juice is rest the movie is as straight as a line, no twist totally predictable. I guess this is not the sort of work that on expects from such a distinctiveA simple one line movie. I only enjoyed the last 5 min of it thats where the juice is rest the movie is as straight as a line, no twist totally predictable. I guess this is not the sort of work that on expects from such a distinctive director. From my perspective wasting your time just to watch the 70 min of the movie which only contain a person trying to free himself is not that attractive. In one word.. Boring… Expand

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MrC3030Jan 31, 2011

This was pretty interesting bio-pic!!! I couldn't image going through something like this!!! Even though this film felt a little "Hollywood" in spots, it still was great story. Also a great performance by James Franco.

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perfectdNov 26, 2010

I don't usually go to movies where I know the ending unless I have read the book and the book was great. This is a interesting story with a message. The message however was blurred for me by what seem to be overreaching attempts to beI don't usually go to movies where I know the ending unless I have read the book and the book was great. This is a interesting story with a message. The message however was blurred for me by what seem to be overreaching attempts to be creative. The crowded hustle and bustle flashes were out of place and could have been done much better to fit the film. Instead they are just a distraction. James Franco is very good in his role as Aron Ralston which is fortunate for the filmmaker because he's really the only character in the film.… Expand

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SillionFeb 18, 2011

This feels like a long Music Video. The could be much more focus on storytelling and skip the creative play with new camera functions. There was so much more potential to tell a great adventure story with lots of "real" flashbacks as wellThis feels like a long Music Video. The could be much more focus on storytelling and skip the creative play with new camera functions. There was so much more potential to tell a great adventure story with lots of "real" flashbacks as well some more information about the rescue at work. Movies like these should also not be afraid to provide a much longer epilogue to give perspective to the events and the life of a nut case.… Expand

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Ivan1017Aug 5, 2011

I didn't like this movie. Honestly it is pretty much boring. The acting is good but it is totally wasted here. There are only a few parts were it gets interesting and then after a few minutes it gets boring again. i don't know why this movieI didn't like this movie. Honestly it is pretty much boring. The acting is good but it is totally wasted here. There are only a few parts were it gets interesting and then after a few minutes it gets boring again. i don't know why this movie has positive reviews.… Expand

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Trev29Mar 26, 2012

What a shame. After such a glorious win for Danny Boyle for Slumdog, this is unfortunately a piece of trash. I give credit where credit is due though. The directing style was different, and it was an unusual story from the rest of HollywoodWhat a shame. After such a glorious win for Danny Boyle for Slumdog, this is unfortunately a piece of trash. I give credit where credit is due though. The directing style was different, and it was an unusual story from the rest of Hollywood crap. However, in the end it did nothing for me. James Franco was annoying and mediocre at best. It was dreadful to watch and the second time I saw it was worse.… Expand

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CameraBounceGodFeb 21, 2015

127 the number is a pleasant one and not only that it is the first Mersene prime number i believe....seems to haunt us wherever we go...or don't go........i imagine this one is just like the one where Ryan Renolds is buried alive for the127 the number is a pleasant one and not only that it is the first Mersene prime number i believe....seems to haunt us wherever we go...or don't go........i imagine this one is just like the one where Ryan Renolds is buried alive for the movie.....i think id rather go watch that one first so far....20 minutes in and i cant imagine what the could possibly happen for the rest of the film....Ewwch...hot dam he got the knife! takin a piss..thirsty too soon...look for his tear is nice...but it seems like hes gonna jak off down there and pause of their asses....wow and then he does...wait he doesn't .........I like that he doesn't...but im no longer routing for him… Expand

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schwarz_kelloggOct 7, 2011

Insanely dull, highly linear storyline (if there's even a storyline) that gives no surprise - i knew how it was going to end right at the start of the incident... And the protagonist claims he's an engineer in front of a real engineer thatInsanely dull, highly linear storyline (if there's even a storyline) that gives no surprise - i knew how it was going to end right at the start of the incident... And the protagonist claims he's an engineer in front of a real engineer that is me? With his various stupid, un-engineering acts? C'mon, a very very bad move. To invoke empathy & **** With its ****ty, 'incoherent' rock music soundtrack? i dun think so...… Expand

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Bama72Feb 7, 2011

I feel so sorry for James Franco being stuck with such horrible direction. I felt like I was seeing a 60s movie with the sepia tones over the flashbacks. How ridiculous. The shot through the bottom of the water bottle was so trite (andI feel so sorry for James Franco being stuck with such horrible direction. I felt like I was seeing a 60s movie with the sepia tones over the flashbacks. How ridiculous. The shot through the bottom of the water bottle was so trite (and also a little disgusting). I guess it was hard to make a movie about stupid guy getting caught in bad situation because of his own stupidity but a director might have made a difference. The movie is horrible and a waste of money.… Expand

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DeathrompMay 21, 2011

The thing about Aaron Ralston is - thereâ

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scbrotherFeb 26, 2011

go to work and stop climbing rocks like a baby! immature guy!
go to work and stop climbing rocks like a baby! immature guy!
go to work and stop climbing rocks like a baby! immature guy!

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NazguleroMar 3, 2011

After watching the first 15 minutes, during which not one meaningful word or sentence had been uttered, but which nauseated me because of the horrible fast-switch editing (it felt like a commercial for Nike), I fast forwarded becauseAfter watching the first 15 minutes, during which not one meaningful word or sentence had been uttered, but which nauseated me because of the horrible fast-switch editing (it felt like a commercial for Nike), I fast forwarded because everything was just so extremely predictable and boring. In addition, in the first 5 minutes of the movie, there are at least 20 brand names clearly visible. That is usually not done, unless you get paid for it the brands.
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JimmyRcomJan 10, 2011

Guy is roaming around canyons. Meets 2 chicks randomly and establishes himself as a bad ass by being a quirky but funny and amusing wackjob. They invite him to a party later. Oh how bad ass you are, canyon-biker-adventurer guy. Guy randomlyGuy is roaming around canyons. Meets 2 chicks randomly and establishes himself as a bad ass by being a quirky but funny and amusing wackjob. They invite him to a party later. Oh how bad ass you are, canyon-biker-adventurer guy. Guy randomly taking pictures of things. Guy jumps down dangerous crevice for no reason, and immediately gets arm jammed. Rest of movie is guy yelling about his arm jammed, and trying to get his arm unstuck. Memories, nightmare and premonitions as filler in between his trying to get his arm unstuck. Pretty much a lot of the same stuff you see from survival adventure movies/books. Reminds me of the "stuck in mt everest" survival stories, but much more boring. A lot of it relies on shock and gore. People who have lurked the internets for too long will not find this interesting.… Expand

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dillettanteMar 6, 2011

Not a single negative review by critics? Looks so strange to me.None even acquainted with the story by Jack London "Love of life"?.Ok Ok everybody just doing his job-critics,producers and movie goers.The bottom line?I am sorry for allNot a single negative review by critics? Looks so strange to me.None even acquainted with the story by Jack London "Love of life"?.Ok Ok everybody just doing his job-critics,producers and movie goers.The bottom line?I am sorry for all aforementioned ..and actors as well..… Expand

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FredrikX2000Apr 21, 2011

A waste of time - reading a five line storyline is just as rewarding as seeing this film. Sure, it's a true and painful story, but you don't have to give high scores out of sympathy for a guy stupid enough to get himself into that situation.A waste of time - reading a five line storyline is just as rewarding as seeing this film. Sure, it's a true and painful story, but you don't have to give high scores out of sympathy for a guy stupid enough to get himself into that situation. And, there's no higher meaning to this film/story and no fundamental truth to be learned. There's even not enough beautiful scenery to make it worthwhile.… Expand

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SteakAndEggsJun 11, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is it watchable? No. Plot: Super-duper idiot steps on loose boulder wedged between canyon. Falls down. Nothing happens for 1.5 hours apart from him doing stupid stuff like drinking all his water instantly. Looks at knife. Knife is blunt. Checks again 1 second later. Is sharp as can be. Cuts arm off (takes suprisingly long.). Puts wound in bag which he urinated in. Runs off. Helicopter spawns out of nowhere to whisk him off. The end! Review: it sucks badly.… Expand

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