On hearing that I'd be taken out to the cinema on Sunday "My treat!" she'd said, I was then advised to choose a decent film, "Or else!". What I opted for was Danny Boyle's newest flick; 127 Hours.
Ususally I do a little research on a movie before going to see it. Ya know, what it's about, who's in it, who directed it - the usual stuff. I didn't actually get a chance to get all that done so, I was expecting to see a film about a guy who gets stuck in the middle of nowhere for about five days, and personally, I wasn't sure how good this film would actually be. Would the entire narrative stay with this unfortunate individual or would the audience get whisked away at some point to break the monotony?
Danny Boyle is becoming increasing annoying at making good celluloid. From his earlier effort; 28 Days Later (200.) I wasn't sure he would be the kind of director to look out for and I actually still haven't seen Slumdog Millionaire which is supposed to be quite good, so watching 127 Hours was a decision made purely on my need to see if the lead character escapes his dilemma, and how.
It’s easy to like what is happening on-screen during the initial 30 minutes. From the first few scenes it was easy to get hooked with all the visuals. Boyle has a way of using simple shots and what would seem like throw-away sequences and uses them to great effect.
Viewers get to really understand the nature of the lead character Aaron Ralston played by James Franco as they follow him into Canyonlands National Park in Utah. This journey is one he made without telling anyone where he was going. In not leaving any hint to where he would be, when he does get into the bind he's in there's absolutely no one that can save him but himself.
It’s easy to like what is happening on-screen during the initial 30 minutes. From the first few scenes it was easy to get hooked with all the visuals. Boyle has a way of using simple shots and what would seem like throw-away sequences and uses them to great effect.
Viewers get to really understand the nature of the lead character Aaron Ralston played by James Franco as they follow him into Canyonlands National Park in Utah. This journey is one he made without telling anyone where he was going. In not leaving any hint to where he would be, when he does get into the bind he's in there's absolutely no one that can save him but himself.
The film is based on Ralston’s autobiography which goes into graphic detail regarding the 127 hours he spent trapped, and Boyle manages to capture a great deal of that reality on film
Boyle plays with the idea of a supporting cast but doesn't really make any of them feature greatly. We're given only the aspects of other characters through flashbacks Franco has of past events and ultimately his realisation for how he ended up in the position he's in.
Boyle plays with the idea of a supporting cast but doesn't really make any of them feature greatly. We're given only the aspects of other characters through flashbacks Franco has of past events and ultimately his realisation for how he ended up in the position he's in.
This was an enjoyable movie if a little uncomfortable at times, but it was well worth taking a look at.
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