wow! this movie blew me away! it's based on the true story of a guy named aron ralston who got stuck alone in a canyon for nearly 5 days and ended up amputating his own arm to get out. it may seem like i ruined the ending but it's really no spoiler. this happened back in 2003 and he's written a book and been on tv. besides, knowing how it ends doesn't change the fact that it's an amazing story to watch unfold.
now, i've been through combat survival training so i know a little about what it takes to survive in the wilderness and provide emergency first aid, etc. but this is a whole other animal. imagine being trapped with 1 burrito and 1 nalgene bottle of water for 5days, all while one arm is completely and uselessly stuck between a rock and the canyon wall. i would lose my mind. and at points he nearly does.
danny boyle (who directed slumdog millionaire, trainspotting, 28 days later, and the beach) has a gift for really striking all of the senses. his movies are visually stunning, the soundtracks are always right on, and your emotions are always stirred, whether it's revulsion, joy, or anticipation. james franco plays aron ralston and does an outstanding job. the scene where he pontificates that there are no accidents and this happened because of the person he was, that this boulder had been waiting for him since it was an asteroid in space, and that his choices led him to where he was, is a very touching scene.
i highly recommend this movie. at only an hour and a half, it's a fast paced reminder to let the people you love know where you're going to be...
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