BrianSez's Review

Summary - Very Good 3.5

The exuberance for adventure in nature in Aron Ralston was inspiring to watch, even if it seemed a bit suspicious. Of course, we all know what happens to him, but that doesn’t lessen the drama of the actual event. Well, let me take that back – the event just kinds of slips up on you – much like it happened in real life. The drama happens afterwards, the drama of survival. His ingenuity was amazing, albeit the many ideas turned out not to work. His last and only successful idea itself was a product of extreme logic. Something not easily conjured up after so many hours of exhaustion and lack of sustenance. Mostly dramatic, but surprisingly some LOL moments in his sarcastic self-reflection on the irony of it all. The solution itself was damn tough to watch, if you are at all squeamish, you’ll need to mentally prepare. The prize for stomaching through it all is a very rewarding experience.

Acting - Very Good 3.5

James Franco looks like he was chosen for how he resembled Aron. But truthfully, he did a fantastic job with this move-en-solo format.

Film - Very Good 3.5

Director Danny Boyle does a great job with this first-person movie. Sure, he had a great story to work with, and some fine acting talent. But he turned a film that could have been much more tedious to get through in to something that produces non-stop riveting enjoyment.

Edge - Sordid 3.0

Edgy because of the ‘final solution’. Hope you aren’t squeamish!

Reality - Natural 1.0

Unbelievable, but true.

3 Comments

• Wick Jul 22, 2011 9:54PM

  Regarding BrianSez’s Review
  “non-stop riveting” Absolutely, Bri.

• Wick Jul 19, 2011 7:49PM

  Regarding BigdaddyDave’s Review
  “Just do it already.” Sounds like a Nike slogan, already.

• Wick Feb 14, 2011 9:59PM

  Regarding MJ5K’s Review
  I feel you MJ. While the movie didn’t affect me as deeply, I respect your take.

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