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- First reviewDecember 24, 2009
- Last reviewNovember 8, 2010
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1.5 Hours Well Spent!
PostedNovember 8, 2010
ElCritico
from Brooklyn, NY
Just as he did in Slumdog Millionaire, Danny Boyle, in his latest, gives this movie an above-average pulse. I knew the story well before I saw this movie, but that didn't kill the movie experience one bit. Boyle is a director who knows how to take any story and turn it into an interesting moviegoing experience, constantly throwing dazzling images at the audience that are neither seizure-inducing nor dizzying in their effects. (Even Millions, which I didn't care for, had its moments.) And, just think about this, most of the movie you are with one man and a rock! Filmmaking like this takes true brilliance.
127 Hours is not for the squeamish. But, for those who can handle a few minutes of very bloody images, this is one amazing film and features a performance from James Franco that makes you think the guy went through what Ralston actually did go through.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Decent Story, Amazing Visuals
PostedDecember 24, 2009
ElCritico
from Brooklyn, NY
As seems to be the consensus, the film features much eye candy and some dazzling action sequences. However, dramatically the film is very lacking. There is hardly any suspense, since you pretty much know where the story is headed from the get-go. Some parts are borderline boring, even when they seem to have been created with the purpose of thrilling the audience. The IMAX 3D format makes for the best possible viewing experience of Avatar because of these flaws. If you're going to see the movie, you might as well see it in a way that really makes the visuals pop.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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