127 HOURS ...of James Franco =)

 The term "sophomore slump" does not apply to the extremely talented Mr. Danny Boyle, who just three years ago brought us Slumdog Millionaire. 127 hours is a film based on the experience of real life climber, Aron Ralston, who, after hiking alone in the canyons of Utah becomes trapped between two rocks- for, you guessed it- 127 hours. Confirmed. James Franco is just as pleasing to the eye when put in extremely compromising positions. Franco portrayal of Ralston is brilliant to say the least. As Franco struggles between dehydration, hallucinations, and a 99 cent plastic knife, Boyle's artistic vision interjects with slices of pop culture referential footage and loud music. While these breaks in the film are powerful, the beauty and intensity lies completely within Franco's chilling performance. Boyle transported us outside of the cave with slices of imagery from Ralston's past, but we would've been content sitting with Franco in that one spot. Franco's most powerful moments were often silent, his bleary eyed daze and crooked grisly smile will stay with you long after you leave the theatre, while Boyle's attempt to make a point about relationships and human interconnectedness seems unfulfilled and underdeveloped. 127 is the kind of movie you must see once, albiet difficult to watch, it will have you back in no time to ride Ralston's gruesome journey all over again, uncovering something different each time.