Hiking in Utah, Aron became trapped under a boulder in Bluejohn Canyon and was unable to free his arm. After five days, about to die of dehydration and organ failure, he hacks off his arm to free himself and then walks to safety.
Directed by Danny Boyle, it’s shot in an exciting “pop video” manner. It uses split-screen techniques to juxtapose his thoughts, hopes and memories. This adventurous approach enables Boyle to have fun conjuring the hallucinations and visions that start to plague Ralston as his situation becomes more desperate.
James Franco is engaging as the resourceful but foolishly impulsive Ralston. It’s extremely moving as he gets closer to death and then overcomes it.
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