Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours Review Thread (Spoilers)

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Secretagentnumber6

Anyone this sounds good to should definitely watch the semidocumentary Touching the Void. It is about two mountain climbers who get into the situation that no one wants, one of them falls and the other one in order to survive has to cut him loose, however the guy who falls survives with broken legs and has to find a way out. It is a true story also and a great semi doc.

This movie sounds great too.

Wow. 93% at RT wih 134 reviews. Slapped it into my Netfix Queue. Thanks.

[The_Basterd]

127 Hours is an upcoming film directed by Danny Boyle, written by Simon Beaufoy and produced by Christian Colson who previously teamed up to make Slumdog Millionaire. The film is based on the true story of Aron Ralston, the mountain climber who amputated his own arm to free himself after being trapped by a boulder for nearly five days. James Franco will star as Ralston.

Originally Posted by IMDB

Getting the Oscar buzz started...
mdh2135
I saw the screening for this yesterday and it was an amazing film... On the level of Trainspotting. Better than Slumdog and Sunshine. Same frenetic camerawork and editing as 28 Days Later. Classic Danny Boyle film.

James Franco was particularly at the top of his acting game. Seriously. He should most definitely be nominated for a Best Actor Oscar. The film is mostly him in a small crevice between two mountains. You could really see every single emotion running through his head. Seamlessly goes from drama to comedy to desperation and back again. Such a difficult part, but really fantastically acted. Made me cry.

The one part I didn't like were the scenes with his girlfriend, played by that Fleur Delacour girl... However, it is still early in the editing process, so I can't judge or speak poorly of the film yet.

Anyway, just wanted to get the buzz going. I have high hopes for the film at the Oscars!!!
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CrowbarMark

Yes, I was at the screening as well, great film! I was thinking at certain parts that Franco has got to at least get a nomination. I love how Boyle does something completely different with each new film. There were so many uncomfortable parts other than the fact that the film is so claustrophobic, but that's what I liked about it.

Anyways, Aron Ralston himself sat directly behind me and I saw him sneak out the emergency exit as soon as the film was done. Danny Boyle sat behind him and I accosted him after the screening and told him how much of a fan I am of his work. I got a big smile, and a "Cheers, mate" out of him.

Great night overall.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1542344/.../166489719?p=1
I think this sounds legit. Hopefully more reviews from the test screening will start popping up as well.

[The_Basterd]

And more have popped up!

I found these brief reactions/reviews on Facebook when I searched "127 Hours Danny Boyle" and "127 Hours Franco."

Originally Posted by Facebook Profile

Steven Goffstein
I just got out of a test screening for "127 Hours". It was such an amazing movie! I will bet every cent I have that James Franco at least gets nominated for Best Actor.

Originally Posted by Facebook Profile

Jack Gattanella
Unofficially, Danny Boyle's soon-to-be released movie 127 Hours is my current favorite film of the year. it takes a certain cinematic genius to make one location exhilirating in a film. and james franco gets his best performance so far.

I'm also so impressed by how many angles and shots Boyle and Dod Mantle get. I'd give anything to know how many set-ups he gets in a day, or what that shot-list looks like.

And I found another one on Twitter Search:

Originally Posted by Twitter

dr0sin: 127 Hours was pretty intense, gotta sit with this one a bit. Awesome Danny Boyle spotting at the theater.

[Offender_Mullet]

Meh. I'll stick with Touching The Void. https://forum.blu-ray.com/wish-lists...g-blu-ray.html Great movie btw if you guys haven't seen it.

[Q?]

I've read his book, it's awesome and and it sounds like the movie will be too!

[Secretagentnumber6]

Originally Posted by Offender_Mullet

Meh. I'll stick with Touching The Void. https://forum.blu-ray.com/wish-lists...g-blu-ray.html Great movie btw if you guys haven't seen it.

Yeah I mentioned this earlier in this thread, I agree everyone should check it out.

[Batman1980]

Kate Mara, Lizzy Caplan and Amber Tamblyn? Yes, please.

[Diesel]

Another keenly-anticipated fall film has been given a release date: Fox Searchlight will open Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours on November 5. That’s well in time for the film to make an impression on awards voters. I don’t even want to get into speculation about whether Boyle can repeat the success he had with Slumdog Millionaire. I just want 127 Hours to be good. The early buzz we’ve heard suggests that it could well be a solid effort.

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[X400]

i was hoping it'd be 'zombie' related... :/

[The_Basterd]

Todd McCarthy wrote of the Coen brothers A Serious Man, “This is the kind of movie you get to make after you’ve won an Oscar.” The same can be said of Danny Boyle’s latest, 127 Hours. In telling the true story of a climber who is forced to amputate his arm after being trapped for five days, Boyle and James Franco certainly do a lot with a little. The cinematography by Boyle regular Anthony Dod Mantle and Enrique Chediak is beautiful and inventive. The score by Slumdog Millionaire composer A.R Rahman is strong »

[Electrix]

Trailer

This is Danny Boyle's next movie after Slumdog Millionaire. James Franco plays the the mountain climber who amputated his own arm to free himself after being trapped by a boulder for nearly five days.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by The_Basterd

Todd McCarthy wrote of the Coen brothers A Serious Man, “This is the kind of movie you get to make after you’ve won an Oscar.” The same can be said of Danny Boyle’s latest, 127 Hours. In telling the true story of a climber who is forced to amputate his arm after being trapped for five days, Boyle and James Franco certainly do a lot with a little. The cinematography by Boyle regular Anthony Dod Mantle and Enrique Chediak is beautiful and inventive. The score by Slumdog Millionaire composer A.R Rahman is strong »

Sounds like the kind of movie that could give Inception a run for movie of the year.

[The_Basterd]

[The_Basterd]

Originally Posted by Electrix

Trailer

This is Danny Boyle's next movie after Slumdog Millionaire. James Franco plays the the mountain climber who amputated his own arm to free himself after being trapped by a boulder for nearly five days.

This has already been posted and it has it's own thread.

[Moviefan1203]

I'm still really forward to this film, but that was an atrocious trailer.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

I'm still really forward to this film, but that was an atrocious trailer.

I dunno, it doesn't reveal a lot of what the film is about, but that might not work to it's advantage, as it seems more like people partying, and he falls a little bit at the end that sucks, when we all know how devastating that is.

It also doesn't get me excited that we have to see all the other movies he's made.

But I liked the trailer, it's got me interested.

[Bunker]

This looks really good. That falling shot into the water was gorgeous. Pretty much every shot looked gorgeous actually.

[LordCrumb]

Just checked out the teaser/trailer on youtube. Looks pretty good!

[Foggy]

Filmgoers Faint at 127 Hours in Toronto!

Source: IGN

Danny Boyle's latest movie 127 Hours has been causing something of a stir in Toronto, with audience members apparently fainting at the film's most shocking scene.

Based on a true story, the film revolves around mountain climber Aaron Ralston, who had to amputate his own arm when it became trapped under a boulder.

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival this week, and there were apparently three faintings and one seizure during the pivotal scene.

Writing for The Wrap, John H. Foote says that at his later show, "You could clearly see people in shock, struggling to stay in their seats, working to get past the intensity of what was going on in front of them" at their screening."

In spite of such attention, the film has nevertheless been receiving rave reviews, suggesting that Slumdog Millionaire helmer Boyle could be in line for another Oscar nomination come the turn of the year.

[agoofykindasuperman]

Not just in Toronto, but in Telluride as well. People needing medical attention while watching it. I've heard that it's just from those who can't handle extreme moments in movies like the elderly or those with hearth problems who probably had no idea of what they were getting into.

I will be seeing this film on Saturday so will let you know what I think of it.