wow. this is an immersive experience of a film.
James Franco puts in a solid performance as Aron Rolston, the guy who chopped off his own arm in a desert. the real star of this film though, is Danny Boyle himself. the visual flair and camerwork is brilliant and eye catching. it's like taking all of the colourful visual flashes that you have seen in his earlier films such as trainspotting and Slumdog Millionaire - and now he's made a complete film with them. and it works and suits the story, and Boyle takes us on a ride that is nothing short of exhilirating.
As for a complete film though, it doesn't make a classic. the story is simple and everyone knows it. this is not the fault of the filmakers, but just a fact. Although Boyle does his very best to make it a full story led film it just doesn't quite get there and remains a visual experience rather than a film. i understand that not all films need a story etc, and the journey Franco goes on is a dramatic one, there just isnt quite enough to keep us fulfilled.
visually stunning, but needs that tiny bit more.
4 stars
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