Category: Adventure

Year: 2010

Rating: 8.6/10 (626 votes)

Director: Danny Boyle

Country: USA

Language: English

Release Date: 5 November 2010 (USA)

Writers: Danny Boyle (screenplay), Simon Beaufoy (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Movie Storyline
127 Hours is the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah. Over the next five days Ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by any means necessary, scale a 65 foot wall and hike over eight miles before he is finally rescued. Throughout his journey, Ralston recalls friends, lovers, family, and the two hikers he met before his accident. Will they be the last two people he ever had the chance to meet?

Cast:
James Franco - Aron Ralston
Kate Mara - Kristi
Amber Tamblyn - Megan
Sean Bott - Aron's Friend (as Sean A. Bott)
Koleman Stinger - Aron Age 5
Treat Williams - Aron's Dad
John Lawrence - Brion
Kate Burton - Aron's Mom
Bailee Michelle Johnson - Sonja Age 10
Rebecca C. Olson - Monique Meijer (as Rebecca Olson)
Parker Hadley - Aron Age 15
Clémence Poésy - Rana
Fenton Quinn - Blue John (as Fenton G. Quinn)
Lizzy Caplan - Sonja Ralston
P.J. Hull - Boy on Sofa

Sound Mix: Dolby

Color: Color

Filming Locations: Moab, Utah, USA

Soundtracks:
"Never Hear Surf Music Again" (John Pugh) Published by Rong Music (ASCAP) Performed by Free Blood Courtesy of Rong Music

Official Site(s): Official site |

Trivia:
Aron Ralston broke into tears during a Q&A session at the Toronto International Film Festival, after an audience member asked his opinion on his portrayal on screen. Ralston said it was challenging after he was comforted by the actors beside him.

User Review:

myETVmedia recommends this riveting real life drama , rated: 9/10
The lineup was buzzing with excitement then frustration at this first TIFF screening of Danny Boyle's latest feature, "127 Hours". Technical difficulties and a venue relocation delayed the screening but once the crowd settled into their seats, a surprise awaited. A familiar face entered the front of the theatre; it was Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire). His personal apology for the delay and a few kind words quickly charmed the crowd before the house lights dimmed. That shows the class act that he is and everyone knew from that moment we were in for something spectacular.

"127 Hours" tells the remarkable, true story of Aron Ralston (James Franco), a climber who gets caught between a rock and hard place in the middle of the Moab Desert in Utah. While on one of his intense solo hike's, Ralston accidentally slips on a boulder that comes crashing down onto his arm, crushing it and trapping him in a deep crevice.

Franco's performance is upbeat and energetic allowing us to fall in love with Aron, a down to earth guy, an experienced adventurer who loves his solitude...read more @http://www.myetvmedia.com/film-review/127-hours/

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