I saw this when I was around eleven years old, and honestly, it gave me some pretty bad dreams similar to those from Scooby-Doo (you’ll understand if you know what I mean), but other than that, I really liked the movie. I worried it would just rehash familiar scenes repeatedly, but the detailed flashbacks prevent that from happening.

It's easy to see the effort put in by everyone who worked on _127 Hours_. Given how much of the movie feels like an extended bottle episode—the main character isn't even permitted basic movements—it's not unreasonable to say that there’s simply not a great deal happening. Director Danny Boyle attempts to liven things up with some unusual filming techniques, and I will acknowledge his creativity for trying something d…

This has been the most tedious film I've seen in quite some time. I wouldn’t suggest that anybody spend their money to view it.

127 Hours tells the true story of Aron Ralston, who went canyoneering in Utah during April 2003. A serious misfortune occurred when he became trapped in a canyon; a boulder crushed his arm between the rock wall – literally between a rock and a hard place – leading to desperate measures to free himself. It’s easy to imagine this story as a big, action-packed movie with a heroic lead, worried family members, and dialog…

The film benefits from Franco’s acting, though it doesn't quite manage to fully engage the viewer. Boyle relies on familiar stylistic choices repeatedly throughout.