127 Hours

brilliance spewing everywhere.


it was truly a privilege to attend the world premiere of director Danny Boyle's (Slumdog Millionaire) 127 Hours starring Mr. James Franco at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. this is the film about the very real and very mind-blowing story of a man forced to either die by dehydration or amputate off his own arm. i can't even begin to explain the emotional ride you go on following James' character Aron Ralston, as he hikes through Blue John Canyon of Utah (alone) and inevitably becomes trapped when a boulder lands on his right arm lodging it firmly against the canyon wall. 


the real Aron Ralston was also at the premiere and it was the first time for him, his wife & sister to view the film that describes in detail his experience over 127 hours. i was lucky enough to help welcome Mr. Franco as he was dropped off but really all i could do was stare. i felt it cliche to continuously yell "JAMES!" until he looked my way so i decided against it. however, i do owe a small revelation to James Franco. to be honest, one of the reasons i decided to go into acting was because of him. but that's another story, for another day. 


the main cast and Danny Boyle along with fellow screenwriting partner, Simon Beaufoy all watched the film with us and did a q&a following. hearing the inspiration behind making the film, Aron's reaction to watching it and James' experience of living it, was all newfound inspiration for me to really jump into this head first. with such talented people in this world and incredible stories to be told, i want so badly to be apart of something. 


literally from start to finish, this film is in a league of it's own. like Slumdog, Mr. Boyle has left his unique and distinguishable mark on Aron's story and you will not be the least disappointed when you see it. it is done in excellent taste with touches of humor and the underlying message that it's human relationships that keep us alive. check out the trailer below . . .