The Vidiot Reviews...

Rating: 8/10 (3 March 2011)

127 Hours
Losing an appendage can be cause for celebration, so long as it happens at work and you have coverage.
Unfortunately, the incident involving the young man in this drama occurred on the weekend, sans the protection of workers comp.
After parting ways with a pair of hikers (Kate Mara, Amber Tamblyn) that he met while out on the trail of a Utah National Park, amateur adventurer Aron Ralston (James Franco) falls down a crevasse, where his right hand is pinned beneath a boulder.
Unable to free himself, his water depleted, and his mind reeling with famine-induced visions of past relationships with his parents and ex-girlfriend, Aron is finally forced to make a grievous decision if he hopes to survive.
Based on Ralston's autobiography, 127 Hours is a gripping, grotesque exposition of human endurance, masterfully executed by director Danny Boyle.
Besides, what mountaineer wouldn't want an ice axe for a hand? (Green Light)