127 Hours - 9 stars out of 10

127 Hours - 9 stars out of 10

My respect level for James Franko just quadrupled. This one man show is a journey like no other, culminating with one of the most grotesque and shocking scenes in movie history. You know that it has to happen but nothing can prepare you for THE scene. You will have to fight to keep your eyes on the medically accurate portrayal and honestly, it may not be worth it (you will be in pain with him, particularly when he cuts the nerve). Franko has now proven himself as one of the great actors of this generation and his emotional performance in this film will never be forgotten. The stream of consciousness storytelling technique transports you into the crevace with Franko, experiencing his delusions and flashbacks alongside of him. The scenery is cool, the music is alright, but the real attraction is the fact that Aron Ralston stated that the film is "so factually accurate it is as close to a documentary as you can get and still be a drama." I recommend that everybody immerses themself in this story but you must mentally and emotionally prepare yourself first.