Danny Boyle’s entrancing thriller, about a man trapped in a canyon.
Anybody who has heard about this film, has probably already been told the ending, but I urge you to still watch this movie. Boyle’s genius direction of this based-on-a-true-story is simply fantastic.
James Franco plays the lead role of Aron Ralston, an adrenaline junkie who spends his free time careering around extreme landscapes on his mountain bike, or exploring caves and rock formations. During one unfortunate dip into a crevice, a rock gives way, and Aron is sent plummeting to the ground, where the rock lodges on his arm leaving him helpless to escape. Stranded, with only a few supplies and being far from earshot of any likely passers-by, Aron options quickly run out.
He has with him a video camera, which he uses to record messages for his loved ones, as well as keeping boredom at bay. The hours turn to days, and we slowly see this thrill-seeker turn extremely desperate, as well as succumb to hallucinations.
A stunning film, one which uses a stand-out performance from Franco to base it on. Franco’s commitment to each scene is filled with expertly displayed tension, and, as he situation worsens, his desperation becomes achingly more apparent. Boyle captures some vivid colours in the landscape of this canyon land, which seems both beautiful and treacherous. Music is used very well to enhance each scene, in particular the climax of the film.
The plot, which at first may seem a little thin, becomes more developed, as we see the personal and emotional effect which the experience has on Aron, as well as the physical assault.
A gripping and thrilling film, superbly made.
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