Advanced Search Beta »
Basic Search Fields
127 Hours
127 Hours Image
See the trailer
Metascore
82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 38 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 288 Ratings

Your Score
10 out of 10
Rate this:
  • Starring: Amber Tamblyn, James Franco, Kate Mara
  • Summary: 127 HOURS is the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolate canyon in Utah. (Fox Searchlight)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. New Orleans Times-Picayune
    Reviewed by: Mike Scott
    Nov 24, 2010
    100
    127 Hours -- just like "Slumdog Millionaire" -- is a masterful slice of four-star cinema, featuring an irresistible performance by James Franco, breathtaking cinematography, and the kind of deep, searching soul that is absent from so much of what comes out of Hollywood.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    Nov 10, 2010
    100
    Is the film watchable? Yes, compulsively.
  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    Nov 11, 2010
    50
    127 Hours, about an unimaginably unbearable experience, is pretty much an unbearable experience of its own. And yet, it must be said, it's exceptionally well made.

See all 38 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 90
  3. Negative: 14 out of 90
  1. brewcrewpride
    9
    Surely one of the best films of the year, Boyle's effort I believe is a triumphant and revolutionary new take in film of a person that is in complete solitude, an upbeat soundtrack and by blending fear, tension, and humor all into one. I think that probably what is the most moving though is that this film is able to take hold of you and when you're let go in the end; the only thing you can think of is that you are just glad to be alive.… Expand
    • 5 of 5 users said yes
  2. MrC3030
    5
    This was pretty interesting bio-pic!!! I couldn't image going through something like this!!! Even though this film felt a little "Hollywood" in spots, it still was great story. Also a great performance by James Franco.… Expand
    • 3 of 6 users said yes
  3. schwarz_kellogg
    2
    Insanely dull, highly linear storyline (if there's even a storyline) that gives no surprise - i knew how it was going to end right at the start of the incident... And the protagonist claims he's an engineer in front of a real engineer that is me? With his various stupid, un-engineering acts? C'mon, a very very bad move. To invoke empathy & **** With its ****ty, 'incoherent' rock music soundtrack? i dun think so...… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

See all 90 User Reviews

Trailers

Related Articles

  1. Best of 2010, Movies

    The Best and Worst Movies of 2010

    The Best and Worst Movies of 2010 Image
    Published: January 7, 2011
    In our annual report, we reveal the best- and worst-reviewed movies of 2010 in a variety of categories.
    More »
  2. Awards, Best of 2010, Movies

    2010 Film Awards and Nominations [Updated Feb. 28]

    2010 Film Awards and Nominations [Updated Feb. 28] Image
    Published: December 14, 2010
    Over the next three months, we’ll be tracking the awards and nominations handed out by 40 different organizations, from the Academy Awards to honors from press and critic groups and the professional guilds. Find out which 2010 films, actors, directors, and writers have been honored the most.
    More »
  3. Best of 2010, Movies

    2010 Film Critic Top Ten Lists [Updated Jan. 6]

    2010 Film Critic Top Ten Lists [Updated Jan. 6] Image
    Published: December 9, 2010
    Throughout the next two months, we’ll be tracking the year-end Top Ten lists published by dozens of film critics and publications. Find out which movies currently rank among the best films of the year.
    More »

Recommended Products

  1. Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg

    Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg Image

  2. Stonewall Uprising

    Stonewall Uprising Image

  3. 6ixtynin9

    6ixtynin9 Image

Current Movie Releases

Full List »
  1. Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
    Metascore: 73
  2. War Horse
    Metascore: 72
  3. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
    Metascore: 71
  4. The Adventures of Tintin
    Metascore: 68
  5. Haywire
    Metascore: 67
  6. The Grey
    Metascore: 64
  7. The Woman in Black
    Metascore: 62
  8. The Iron Lady
    Metascore: 54
  9. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
    Metascore: 48
  10. Red Tails
    Metascore: 46
  11. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
    Metascore: 46
  12. Underworld Awakening
    Metascore: 39
  13. One for the Money
    Metascore: 22
  14. The Devil Inside
    Metascore: 18
  15. The Darkest Hour
    Metascore: 16
All Current Movies »