Based on the true story of a man who whilst canyoneering, fell down and got his hand stuck under a boulder leaving him with no alternative but to cut his arm off.
The talented filmmaker impressed us once again but this time for his visual narrative: think about it, how to make a movie out of one single action, in one single location revolving around one single actor!
He played with flashbacks, imagination and reflexion to make the victim a hero.
Not a Batman kind nor a superman type ..but a human hero having to use an underestimated super power: mental strength!
No wonder why the movie starts with the lyrics of a song pondering what differentiates us from animals...the answer: our mind.
Unfortunately, the movie remains hard to watch, the audience will be standing next to Aron (James Franco), powerless. They must be prepared to face up mental torture for 94 minutes.
A prowess in terms of filmmaking...more than a movie...an experience!
Good luck viewers!
Miss Circa
watch the trailer!!!
Amazing review! I like the way you write. It is short, objective and sharp! I also though the film was "an experience!". =P Keep writing - especially from your documentary maker's perspective.
ReplyDeleteI like the editing part...and as far as direction is concerned...i was expecting more from danny boyle...!!
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