Upon reflecting the past 2 years, there have been a lot of memorable moments. For cinema, it has been pretty stale. Yes, we have films to look forward to including the guilty pleasure Fast and Furious 9 (2021) and the upcoming Top Gun: Maverick (2021).
But, now is the time to look back over the last 10-15 years and think about films that have left a footprint with audiences. Films that I believe have stayed with audiences since its theatrical release. One of those films is Danny Boyle’s masterpiece 127 hours (2010).
Its exciting, dramatic, thrilling, visually powerful and a lot more. The film inspires you for an adventure yet its intelligently thought provoking. Bridging the gap between adventure and risk, with an emphasis on triumphing over all odds with a touch of family.
These themes are captured in James Franco’s physical performance, it’s certainly one not miss. It turns out that this film has moments of fierce intensity as it is based of a real story.
Lets Count down its five most memorable moments. Here we go!
5) Opening
What better way to set the scene. If this scene doesn’t motivate you to get up and do something physical, I don’t know what will.
What you should pay attention to is the editing. It seamlessly captures events around the globe, but still focuses on James Franco’s journey. The music is magnetic yet quit quirky and the camera work tends to avoid wide or establishing shots. You can tell he has done this before and for any hikers out there, do you pack the same equipment?
4) Swimming
this takes taking a dip to a whole new level. It’s a pretty far jump and it’s also very narrow, yet the end result seems rather luxurious. The water looks clear and clean. I forgot to mention, the color of the water is strikingly blue.
I think I would rather just swim in a swimming pool, but James Franco disagrees.
3) Flash food
Speaking of water, this scene is remarkable. Its man versus water and the water just keeps coming down. James Franco channels his inner bear Grylls and what a performance.
4) Trapped
This is when the film really heightens the tension. Its the film’s turning point. Its hard to watch, especially when you know the outcome. What I like about the editing in this scene is that its painfully silent.
You hear the physical grunts from James Franco, which adds to the frustration.
5) Finale
Before we get to the finale, the amputee scene is quite important. The scene is particularly hard to watch, but there are moments of grace. The flashbacks to his family is what I think gets the audience through the scene. The audience is rooting for James Franco from start to finish. When you see signs of improvement, that’s when you cant stop watching it.
Its that scene that makes the finale just so special. The film so elegantly changes the tone to positive celebration in a matter of minutes. It was the definitely the perfect conclusion to such a tense film. The song is used to almost clap James Franco to the finishing line.
It makes you think that anything is possible, as long as the human spirit stays in tact.
What a list and what a film. For a remarkable viewing experience, click here to purchase the film.
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