8/10 (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)[warning: gory, graphic]
Fantastic cinematography combined with a triumphant story and fantastic performance by James Franco!
The cinematography in 127 Hours is phenomenal. Multiple angles are used for one sequence, creating a very dynamic appeal to the scene. For example, in the the first driving sequence we see the car in three angles: we see it in an establishing shot of the busy highway, a medium shot of the car amongst the cars and a close-up of Franco driving. These three shots are brought together in one screen split into three sections, thus allowing you to really get the sense of Franco alone in the car amongst a crowded highway.
Throughout the film we see many shots f one scene alternating from extreme-close-ups to establishing far shots. The cinematography is very empowering element in this film.
James Franco's performance is astounding. He captures the essence of Aaron Ralston, a lone mountain climber, who faces the biggest challenge in his life perfectly. You forget that you're watching a re-enactment as Franco is so believable and natural in his expressions and gestures.
More to come...
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