127 Hours

Rating: 8/10 (20 March 2011)

A mountain climber takes a day trip through canyons & finds himself stuck.
A harrowing struggle of man vs. nature. James gives a brave, believable performance, & you're with Aron every step of his struggle. In addition, you get glimpses of his past and the building blocks that have made him who he is as a person. Gripping stuff.
Fast editing choices that are signature Boyle intersperse with poignant moments beautifully shot.
Universal themes on what it means to survive, endure & live.
I'll never look at water the same way again.
8/10