The title 127 hours appears about 16 minutes into the film. Mar 02, 2011 aron ralston talks about his true story that was adapted into the oscarnominated feature film, 127 hours, starring james franco. Over the next five days ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by. With james franco, amber tamblyn, kate mara, sean bott. The extraordinary story behind danny boyles 127 hours. May 22, 2012 like i mentioned before, 127 hours was very faithful to ralstons story but even so, there are a few discrepancies. Aron was reckless enough to embark on this climbing expedition without telling anyone where he was going, and the film sees that his. In 2003, he hiked alone into a remote area of utahs canyon country and what happened next is still difficult to imagine. Danny boyles new film, 127 hours, tells how climber aron ralston found himself trapped alone in a canyon and had to perform diy surgery to.
Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Watch 127 hours english subtitles at the true story of mountain climber aron ralstons remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in utah. Opulence studios b arnum and bailey combined could not deliver the same showbiz impact as danny boyle on a. Later that month, ralstons story was featured on a twohour edition of dateline nbc called desperate. Jan 26, 2011 127 hours is the true story of mountain climber. On paper, hiring danny boyle to make a movie about aron ralston didnt make a whole lot of sense. Starring james franco, 127 hours tells the true story of us climber aron ralston, whose right hand became trapped under a boulder when he slipped into a canyon in a remote area of utah. The extraordinary story behind danny boyles 127 hours film. Over the next five days ralston examines his life and survives the elements. Boyle uses magnificent cinematography by anthony dod mantle and enrique chediak, establishing the vastness of the utah wilderness, and the very specific details of ralstons small portion of it. True story of trapped hiker is intense, powerful, gruesome.
James franco wasnt danny boyles first choice to play aron, cillian murphy inception and the wind that shakes the barley was. Over the next five days, ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal. Over the next five days ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by any means necessary, scale a 65. Now, seven years later, james franco is portraying ralston in 127 hours, a film based on his memoir, between a rock and a hard place, thats. Of the authenticity of 127 hours, ralston has said that the film is so factually accurate it is as close to a documentary as you can get and still be a drama, and he jokingly added that he thought it is the. Its a movie thats based on a true story, an unthinkable ordeal, one unimaginable act. Nov 04, 2010 127 hours is the claustrophobic true story of one guy, aron ralston, who is pinned down by a boulder in an isolated utah canyon until he manages, horrifically, to free himself after six days. Mar 03, 2012 he survived the incident, and went on to write a book about his ordeal, entitled between a rock and a hard place, and several years later, the feature film 127 hours was made, starring james franco as ralston. Aron ralston talks about his true story that was adapted into the oscarnominated feature film, 127 hours, starring james franco. Based on an incredible true story and the book, between a rock and a hard place, written according to the video diaries ralston made during his ordeal. Dec 15, 2010 the extraordinary story behind danny boyles 127 hours. Danny boyles new film, 127 hours, tells how climber aron ralston found himself trapped alone in a. Over the next five days ralston examines his life and survives.
Jan 06, 2011 this is the true story behind the standout film 127 hours. From danny boyle, the academy awardwinning director of 2008s best picture, slumdog millionaire, comes 127 hours. In the film, canyoneer aron ralston must find a way to escape after he gets trapped by a boulder in an isolated slot canyon in bluejohn canyon, southeastern utah, in april 2003. Other actors who were considered include ryan gosling half nelson and lars and the real girl, sebastian stan notable for black swan, rachel. In 127 hours, oscarwinning director danny boyle tells the true story of hiker aron ralstonwho, after spending five days pinned between a boulder and a. A mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near moab, utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive. Over the next five days ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by any means necessary, scale a 65 foot. A lot of people are gonna walk into this film knowing its. After seeing the 2010 film 127 hours, aron ralston called it so factually accurate it is as close to a documentary as you can get and still. Like i mentioned before, 127 hours was very faithful to ralstons story but even so, there are a few discrepancies. James franco shines in the factbased story of rock climber aron ralston who was trapped for five days in a desolate canyon.
There is no force more powerful than the will to live 127 hours is the true story of mountain climber aron ralstons remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in utah. Aron ralston and the harrowing true story of 127 hours. But boyle decides to enliven their encounter a bit. Well worth the cost of a ticket with the best ending for a film ive seen in ages. Here are a few i say a few fun facts about the movie 127 hours the casting of james franco as aron ralston. It is true that aron did run into a couple of lost girls before his accident. In bringing this horrific, perversely inspirational story to the screen, danny boyle has stayed true to mr. Jan 09, 2011 spoiler alert here are a few i say a few fun facts about the movie 127 hours. Directed by danny boyle, acclaimed moviemaker behind 2008s slumdog millionaire, 127 hours is a visual marvel.
Aron ralston knows the true meaning of the word survival. For those who may have missed this intriguing tale, here is aron ralstons story. When the sun starts to go down on the canyonlands of southeastern utah in the. Danny boyles new film, 127 hours, tells how climber aron ralston. Aron ralston, subject of the true story of 127 hours poses for a portrait during the 2010 toronto international film festival. The casting of james franco as aron ralston james franco wasnt danny boyles first choice to play aron, cillian murphy inception and the wind that shakes the barley was. Sep 04, 2010 127 hours takes the adrenaline rush one step further, pitting man against nature in the most elemental of struggles as boyle compresses the true story of rockclimbing junkie aron ralston, who spent five days wrestling with a boulder after a rockslide pinned his arm against a canyon wall, into an intense 93 minutes. Aron ralstons remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps, him in an isolated canyon in utah. When the sun starts to go down on the canyonlands of southeastern utah in the american west, it bathes the vast rock formations and. This is the true story behind the standout film 127 hours. The true story of mountain climber aron ralstons remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in utah. Opulence studios b arnum and bailey combined could not deliver the same showbiz impact as danny boyle on a good day, and with this film, hes having one of.
Aron lee ralston born october 27, 1975 is an american outdoorsman, mechanical engineer. In the interview, aron talks about what happened when he had to. Danny boyle interview on 127 hours survival, james. British film director danny boyle directed the film 127 hours about ralstons accident. The film stars james franco, kate mara and amber tamblyn. The true story behind the movie 127 hours, a film about the neardeath experience of mountaineer aron ralston. After seeing the 2010 film 127 hours, aron ralston called it so factually accurate it is as close to a documentary as you can get and still be a drama, adding that it was the best film ever made. In the movie, aron and the girls have themselves a mini adventure. Movie info 127 hours is the true story of mountain climber aron ralstons remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolate canyon in utah. Nov 07, 2010 the captivating story behind 127 hours share. Nov 05, 2010 in bringing this horrific, perversely inspirational story to the screen, danny boyle has stayed true to mr. Danny boyle at an event for 127 hours 2010 danny boyle and james franco in 127. The extraordinary story behind danny boyles 127 hours film the.
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