Synopsis: From Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) comes the powerfully uplifting true story of one man’s struggle to survive against mountainous odds. Aron Ralston (James Franco) has a passion for all things outdoors. But when a falling boulder traps him in a remote Utah canyon, a thrill-seeker’s adventure becomes the challenge of a lifetime. Over the next five days, Ralston embarks on a remarkable personal journey in which he relies on the memories of family and friends--as well as his own courage and ingenuity--to turn adversity into triumph!

Review: 127 Hours is the harrowing real-life account of Aron Ralston, a climber that got trapped under a boulder in the Rockies for days, eventually severing his own arm to break free.  This film rivals Castaway as an intimate, one-on-one account of this man's survival and his will.  The role is masterfully portrayed by James Franco, who is a fantastic dramatic actor.  You really root for Ralston to break free, as Franco comes off very likable and sympathetic.  Even though the ending is public knowlege, the journey to get there is very powerful.

Interest Range: Thriller, Suspense