I do not know if it was good or bad that Danny Boyle won many awards and recognition for Slumdog Millionaire. On the one hand I like to recognize the visual and narrative talent who gave us films like 28 Days Later and A Life Less Ordinary , on the other hand, it seems that future work will be automatically classified as "competitive the Oscars "(at least for a while), which could harm by creating unrealistic expectations of your movies and change the public perception, always ready to overthrow their "idols." Which brings us to 127 hours , a remarkable drama inspired by actual events come alive under the skillful hands of Boyle, giving us a fascinating cinematic experience ... that ultimately does not go beyond his brief spell. The protagonist is Aron Ralston (James Franco), an enthusiastic mountaineer and caver one day party (without telling anyone) on a personal expedition to the picturesque Blue John Canyon in U.S. state of Utah, where the rugged beauty of the landscape contrasts with the hidden dangers in your topology. After helping two lost hikers, Aron is the issue ... until he accidentally falls into a crevasse, which is pinned by a rock that oppresses his right arm. So for the next 127 hours, the young provides all possible solutions to get out alive from the horrible situation, remembering important passages of his life which illustrate his ideology and personality. But when your memories start to become hallucinations, he realizes that the main danger is not in the elements, but mad, which would surely seal his fate.
Knowing in advance the overall theme of the argument, I thought 127 hours take a path similar to the thriller Buried , infecting the viewer with the claustrophobia of a protagonist trapped in a confined space. However, Danny Boyle's vision is far more ambitious and spectacular, even with its lead actor confined to a hole in the rock, the camera is always dynamic and unpredictable, capturing each scene from the point or site that conveys the greatest emotional impact (and I mean not only the video camera to which Aron capture their increasingly fatalistic thoughts). In other words, 127 Hours feel as agile as any action film thanks to the great direction of Boyle, as energy that leaves us breathless in some sequences, and so precise that it does not lose a single detail of the performance of James Franco, which also helps to capture the viewer's attention. In fact, I dare say that even without the camera tricks and fluid cinematography (by Enrique Chediak and Anthony Dod Mantle) would be exciting to contemplate the internal battle between the folding of the protagonist and his will to live.
By the way ... what is taking so unusual career James Franco. Just a couple of years the media mocked him for working on a telenovela and his eclectic career choices (and do not forget the famous photo university). However it seems he knew what he was doing, because in a few months regained credibility by its performance in movies like Milk , Howl and now 127 hours. Perhaps not so exceptional work like Natalie Portman in Black Swan or Christian Bale in The Fighter , but it certainly deserves the attention he's receiving. Hopefully the channel to benefit your future career ... and the public. As for the supporting cast can hardly be mentioned, it is obvious that the whole movie belongs to Franco. Either way you can appreciate the participation of Amber Tamblyn and Kate Mara, not only offering free "sport-bras", but an inexpensive and highly efficient introduction to the personality of Aron.
However (here comes the inevitable complaints) ... As much as you enjoyed 127 Hours , Did not seem as memorable as other works by Boyle (or, for that matter, as other films I've seen this year.) His handling of the suspense, anguish, and emotional collapse of the protagonist is shocking the duration of the film, likewise impressed me the director's visual virtuosity, behaving almost like a Michael Bay "indie", but emotional and narrative justification of juggling film. And yet I feel that the experience was a bit hollow and pointless (well, maybe not forget some brutal scene that occurs near the end). In short, I think 127 hours deserves a strong recommendation for his leadership, performance and just because it has a fascinating history. not replace Sunshine as my favorite film by Danny Boyle, but may be at a level similar to the above Slumdog Millionaire ... a good hook themed drama, unexpected humor and a protagonist who inspires us with his suffering. Sure Slumdog Millionaire did not have the presence of Scooby Doo ...
Rating: 9
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