127 Hours (2010)

Director: Danny Boyle
Writer: Danny Boyle
Cast: James Franco, Kate Mara, Amber Tamblyn, Sean Bott, Treat Williams, Kate Burton & more
Release Date: 4 September 2010 (USA)
Awards: Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 18 nom.
User Rating: 8,3/10

Review: "This is an amazing film on many levels. Firstly it is a true story. That fact in itself takes you to the realisation that the human spirit and the will for survival can take a person to a level not ordinarily experienced but COULD be, for each and every one of us - that is an inspiring and uplifting realisation. James Franco's performance is awesome and Oscar worthy - the whole film revolves around him and the nature he survives in and he carries the role with great charisma and assurance. It is a difficult role and takes a truly gifted actor to carry it off. Danny Boyle's directing and vision makes you feel as if you are on the journey too - brilliant cinematography, editing, art direction and sound track - what a TEAM Danny Boyle picked yet again; the man is a modern day genius. The fundamental aspect of 127 Hours that fills you up as you watch it - is that survival in any life or death situation (either down a canyon or in an emotional crisis etc etc) is about attitude, how you look at life, optimism against the odds and also the belief that life is more than just YOU - it is about everything you ever experience and all who you meet - 127 Hours takes you to a good place in yourself along with the story as it unfolds. Very special story and glad that Danny Boyle made the film into a wonderful experience for everyone to enter and learn from. 10 out of 10! "
Written by Laura Macleod (imdb.com)