127 Hours

[FurbtasticM]

Just watched 127 hours, fantastic film about Aron Ralston and the true story of how he escaped being trapped in a Canyon. Gotta give massive respect to the guy.

[wesley1234]

I've been wanting to see it but i haven't found anyone to go with me since all the news about the arm cutting scene. i dont feel like going alone, but i might have to. i read "stuck between a rock and a hard place" years back and it was amazing, i'm really looking forward to this.

[FurbtasticM]

Those scenes were done really well. I've heard lots of people are fainting but it didn't have that affect on me - not nice but maybe I have seen too many Saw films to worry about it

[sadaharu]

i heard about that movie and that is really great..it's a "must" on my list of movies

[corky20]

First i've heard of it but looks good. Will definately be added to my 'must watch' list!

Reminds me of Into the Wild a bit... what with it being a true story and the canyons/wilderness etc...

[Madex]

Originally Posted by FurbtasticM

Those scenes were done really well. I've heard lots of people are fainting but it didn't have that affect on me - not nice but maybe I have seen too many Saw films to worry about it

i've heard he cuts his hand off in the movie, is that true?

[iFreeZone]

Yep, didn't you see the guy when he was in the news?

[xbox360guy]

Just saw it today, great movie, but i have genuinely never cringed so much before in my life. I regularly watch horror/gory films and they have no affect on me, but for some reason this film was so realistic that it felt like you were actually cutting your OWN arm off!It's so intense throughout the whole film. A must see, but i wouldn't bring any people that are known to faint a lot!

[TheDoctor]

Saw an interview about this on Top Gear, don't think I could watch it tbh, would make me feel queasy(sp?).

[corky20]

Spoilers!

[Schism]

It's a good film. I don't think the visuals were too bad, more the sounds!

[wesley1234]

Originally Posted by corky20

Spoilers!

Well, i dont think its much of a spoiler, consitering this is the cover of the book.. just in case though, i'm putting it in spoilers.

Spoiler

But agreed, It is similar to into the wild, aron and chris both though alike.
(this part should go in spoilers.)

Spoiler

Even though the outcome of into the wild wasn't as uplifting as this story, its still an inspiration. I know theres lots of controversy around what christopher did, but i kind of side with his thinking. He accomplished more then most people will in a lifetime, including he dream of travailing to the alaskan bush, even though it didn't turn out how he planed it (although theres also been controversy over this, some people believe he wanted to die there even though he wrote he planed to return in his journal.) i think it would have been a good idea for him to at least bring a map, i know it was against his thinking, but it could have saved his life as he would have found a rout around the river.

i'm sorta getting off topic though. if you enjoyed reading or watching both these stories, i also suggest checking out into thin air. its written by the same author as into the wild.

btw, i think it would be good to point out i worked at a book store for two years, and i talked to one guy for an hour or so arguing about into the wild, so thats really the main reason i know so much about it. (actually, i think that was one of the most memorable days i had working there.)

[FurbtasticM]

Originally Posted by xbox360guy

Just saw it today, great movie, but i have genuinely never cringed so much before in my life!

There is a scene in Frozen that made me cringe more!

[sgll]

yeh this is a film i want to watch too. last films i watched was tron and also skyline. liked them both

[Djoscar]

Heard about it on top gear as well Looks interesting, might go and watch it when i have time

[estunum]

The film was overall superb. James Franco made an awesome performance. Similar to having a movie solely with one actor the whole time, it's almost as good as Cast Away.

[FurbtasticM]

Originally Posted by estunum

Similar to having a movie solely with one actor the whole time

Like Buried.

[ryan1087]

I wanted to see this film for ages but never got round to it, might be worth watching at the weekend.

[corky20]

Finally got round to watching this, what a great film. Had me on the edge of my seat right up till the end!

[corky20]

But agreed, It is similar to into the wild, aron and chris both though alike.
(this part should go in spoilers.)

Spoiler

Even though the outcome of into the wild wasn't as uplifting as this story, its still an inspiration. I know theres lots of controversy around what christopher did, but i kind of side with his thinking. He accomplished more then most people will in a lifetime, including he dream of travailing to the alaskan bush, even though it didn't turn out how he planed it (although theres also been controversy over this, some people believe he wanted to die there even though he wrote he planed to return in his journal.) i think it would have been a good idea for him to at least bring a map, i know it was against his thinking, but it could have saved his life as he would have found a rout around the river.

i'm sorta getting off topic though. if you enjoyed reading or watching both these stories, i also suggest checking out into thin air. its written by the same author as into the wild.

btw, i think it would be good to point out i worked at a book store for two years, and i talked to one guy for an hour or so arguing about into the wild, so thats really the main reason i know so much about it. (actually, i think that was one of the most memorable days i had working there.)

Into the Wild... what a film. Absolutely loved that film, one of my favourites ever. I've only read maybe 2 books since I finished GCSE English (not a big book reader) but after watching the film bought the book and read it straight away. Have to say despite how much I loved the film the book was much better, thoroughly enjoyed it... never thought I could enjoy reading a book so much but it sucks you in.

Personally would love to kind of do what Chris done someday, just maybe not as drastic. Just hit the road in America with a campervan and travel!