127 HOURS (Danny Boyle)

127 hours is based on a true story of a mountaineer named Aron Ralston. The story is about the incident that happened to Aron on May 2003 when, while exploring a canyon in Utah specifically named Blue Canyon John, He incidentally fell into a crevice with his right hand trapped by a boulder. He was forced to amputate himself with a dull knife (listen to his advice about buying swiss knives on the film.) to free himself.

The film started with Aron Ralston (James Franco) headed out for an adventure on Blue Canyon John. On his way he met 2 beautiful hikers, Kristi (Kate Mara) and Megan (Amber Tamlyn). Shared few crazy moments, chit chat a bit, formed a blooming (supposedly) love team then he is on his way.

At the Blue Canyon John he met an accident by stepping in a loose boulder that left his right hand trapped under a boulder.

Basically the film is about Aron's fight for survival.

At first i was really doubtful about how the director, Danny Boyle (Slumdog Milliionaire), will tackle a "would-be-boring" film since basically it would only focus on the main character trapped on a canyon.

He answered my doubts with a slap on my "will-this-be-boring face" with 5 major points. Get James Franco play the role, Beautiful cinematography, Incredible Audio and Video Editing, Amazing Scriptwriting, Great Directing.

James Franco did an amazing job on the film (though i barely noticed him as Harry of Spiderman). He perfectly explores the mental states of Ralston while he is trapped. He nailed this performance and made the audience wants Aron Ralston to come out alive. (Is the Academy Awards nomination isn't enough? :) )

Beautiful Cinematography, the beauty of the canyon was perfectly shot. Im mesmerized by the beauty of the canyon that i momentarily forgot that there's a person who's trying to get out alive.

Incredible Audio and Video Editing. Though there's a part where the audio and video isn't synchronized (i dont know if its on the cinema or the film itself), the audio and video editing was great. It doesn't give us the "locked-frame" syndrome which is used by most film when the treatment is that the main character is documenting whats happening around. I also love how they use the split screens. The choice of music is good (i found myself laughing at the irony of the Lovely Day song as Aron working out on a pulley, it's not a lovely day for him :)) ).

Amazing Scriptwriting. I love how Simon Beaufoy and Danny Boyle wrote the script without being "over the edge". less talk, less mistakes . :)

Great Directing. Danny Boyle does it again. Even from the alleys of Bombay to the Canyon of Utah, Danny Boyle's genius hitted the marks perfectly. i love the way he broke the boring parts by adding some hallucinations and clips.

But overall what i love most about the film is the "Human Element". Aron Ralston was portrayed not as the "Hard-Rock Hero" he wanted to be but the desperate man who offered his right arm just to be alive.

I would also want to tackle the amputation scene. I really love how the multiple camera worked (to think that according to trivias, it was took at first take). If you're not a fan of gruesome scenes then you should take your eyes off the screen (like my GF did hahah).

nonetheless i score this film a 9 out of 10 rating. :) 127 hours is a must-see movie. srsly

NOTE: IM NOT A PROFESSIONAL MOVIE CRITIC :)