127 hours

In class, we watched 127 hours, Based on a true story, 127 Hours concerns carefree adventurer Aron Ralston (James Franco), who falls into a crevasse whilst cycling alone through the Moab desert in Utah. As he falls to the bottom of the gap, his right arm is trapped beneath an immovable boulder. With only a bottle of water, an old penknife and a digital camera in his possession, Ralston documents what he believes will be the final precious hours of his life...until he realises there is one way he could escape.

I found the film built suspense throughout, specifically through editing as when he becomes stuck and finally decides he wants to escape the slow paced shots make you worry about the aftermath to his hand as he removes it also creates anticipation as you await the gory shots.

In addition the soundtrack played in the background when they shots occurred enhanced this effect further.

Overall the film was good and made you question the extremes you would go to in order to survive.