127 Hours

Name: 127 Hours
Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama, Thriller
Released: November 5, 2010
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 82
Cast: Amber Tamblyn, James Franco, Kate Mara

2010

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127 HOURS

Movie Details & Credits

Fox Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: November 5, 2010

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)

Director: Danny Boyle

Genre(s): Adventure, Biography, Drama, Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 94 min

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Awards & Rankings

24	#24 Best Movie of 2010
24	#24 Most Discussed Movie of 2010
44	#44 Most Shared Movie of 2010

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New Orleans Times-Picayune - Mike Scott

Nov 24, 2010

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. Read full review

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The New York Times - A.O. Scott

Nov 4, 2010

Mr. Boyle has a knack for tackling painful, violent or unpleasant subjects with unremitting verve and unstoppable joie de vivre. Read full review

Tampa Bay Times - Steve Persall

Nov 24, 2010

It's gory and gut-wrenching but strangely life-affirming. Read full review

Portland Oregonian - Shawn Levy

Nov 18, 2010

Before it traps Ralston, 127 Hours gives us ample evidence of his energy, zest and boyish charm and wit. Read full review

Boxoffice Magazine - Pete Hammond

Oct 27, 2010

With a tour-de-force performance from James Franco and an imaginative shooting style that relies on two cameras and inventive angles, what could have been static and deadly dull comes blazingly to life in this powerful and compelling story of one man's will to survive. Read full review

ReelViews - James Berardinelli

Nov 3, 2010

This is a fascinating story of determination and survival that deserves to be told. It is ultimately uplifting but it's tough going to get to that point. Read full review

San Francisco Chronicle - Mick LaSalle

Nov 11, 2010

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. Read full review

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erickpul

Dec 12, 2010

Althought this film mainly sustains itself by the editor's work, James Franco delivers the performance of a lifetime. Finally Boyle's versatility has paid off.

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IAmPhongNguyen

Oct 17, 2011

127 Hours is one of the best drama film I've seen in years! I really can't say much probably because there's so much to tell but I will say that you may want to prepare yourself into a very graphical scene during the film.

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JackScribe

Nov 6, 2010

RyanGee and many reviewers have pinpointed the reason this film will be so successful and a contender for the Oscars. Add equal parts of Danny Boyle's energetic concept, cinematography, editing and Rahman's music, stir and splash in a hefty portion of James Franco's incredible acting chops.RyanGee and many reviewers have pinpointed the reason this film will be so successful and a contender for the Oscars. Add equal parts of Danny Boyle's energetic concept, cinematography, editing and Rahman's music, stir and splash in a hefty portion of James Franco's incredible acting chops. I consider this to be part of the upper tier of 2010's top 10.… Expand

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Tony

Dec 26, 2010

Franco is revelatory in what might be the year's finest performance. Boyle's style is very clearly infused into all aspects of the film, but ultimately its story is what makes it truly worthwhile.

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heyitsmegrif4

Jan 2, 2012

Brutal, intense and sometimes too much to watch. James Franco leads this movie to safety with a mind blowing performance. I give this DISTURBING movie 84%.

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eriflynn

Nov 20, 2017

Maybe is not one of the most exasperating movies, but the feeling is there. James Franco represent very well the desesperation of the character. A history of how a person trying to survive at any cost is well represented with the direction. The orange tones of the photography make me feelMaybe is not one of the most exasperating movies, but the feeling is there. James Franco represent very well the desesperation of the character. A history of how a person trying to survive at any cost is well represented with the direction. The orange tones of the photography make me feel the loneliness of the principal character Aaron Ralston.… Expand

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scbrother

Feb 26, 2011

go to work and stop climbing rocks like a baby! immature guy!
go to work and stop climbing rocks like a baby! immature guy!
go to work and stop climbing rocks like a baby! immature guy!

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