Worst movie I've ever seen - I want my time back.

Rating: 2/10 (6 September 2011)

I recently watched the superb "Touching the Void", a similarly themed survival movie based on actual events. After reading the generally glowing reviews of 127 Hours, I decided to continue the theme - what an incredible mistake.
While Touching the Void was compelling, this was ridiculous. While you sincerely felt sorry for those involved, it was hard to feel anything but contempt for the protagonist in this movie. Sure, you have to be a man's man to hack off your own arm with a dull knife, but the guy (as portrayed) was a cocky, unlikable idiot who thought he could do no wrong. Well, he payed for his arrogance. Unfortunately, by watching this horrible movie, I had to suffer almost as much as he did. Ugh. Seriously, if you enjoy docu-dramas and good cinema, avoid this movie!