127 Hours (HBO)

About 127 Hours (HBO)

"127 Hours" is a gripping survival drama released in 2010 and directed by Danny Boyle. The plot is based on the true story of Aron Ralston, a daredevil mountaineer who gets trapped by a boulder in an isolated canyon in Utah. The film chronicles his struggle to free himself and the extreme lengths he has to go to survive.

Making / Production

Danny Boyle, known for "Trainspotting" and "Slumdog Millionaire," took on the challenge of retelling Aron Ralston's harrowing story and adapted it to the screen alongside writer Simon Beaufoy. The filmmakers worked closely with Ralston, ensuring an accurate depiction of his ordeal. Cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle used innovative cinematography techniques to capture the claustrophobic conditions Ralston faced.

Actors

• James Franco: As Aron Ralston, Franco delivers an intense, single-handed performance, spending most of the film alone on screen. His portrayal of Ralston's desperation and determination is truly compelling.
• Kate Mara: Playing Kristi, a hiker Ralston meets before his accident, Mara adds depth to the brief but impactful role.
• Amber Tamblyn: Tamblyn, as Rana, another hiker and friend to Kristi, brings a vibrant energy to her role, creating a stark contrast to the solitude Ralston later faces.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The real Aron Ralston filmed a daily video diary while he was trapped, which was used by James Franco and the film's creators as reference material.
• The camcorder used by Franco in the film is the same one used by Ralston during his ordeal.
• When Ralston cut his arm, he felt an extreme bizarre moment called "The Stuck Arm Phenomenon."

Awards

The film received numerous nominations and awards. It was nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Actor nomination for Franco. It won the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Film.

Quotes

• "Everything is... just comes together. It's me. I chose all of this. This rock... this rock has been waiting for me my entire life."
• "You know, I've been thinking. Everything is... just comes together. It's me. I chose all of this. This rock... this rock has been waiting for me my entire life."

Music, Soundtrack

• A.R. Rahman, who scored Boyle's previous film 'Slumdog Millionaire', also produced the soundtrack for '127 Hours'.
• "If I Rise", the original song composed by Rahman and British pop star Dido for the film, was nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars.
• The energetic soundtrack, filled with moody instrumentals and pop-rock tracks, helps drive the emotional beats of the narrative.