100 Words Or Less: 127 Hours

Even though I saw 127 Hours a couple weeks ago at the (awesome) Austin Film Festival, it’s stuck to me like that boulder stuck to James Franco’s character’s arm. In this instance, that’s a good thing. Even if movies can’t always change lives, they can often change perspective. In this country, those of us who are fortunate need a wake-up call every once in a while. Danny Boyle and his star surprisingly good one-man show provide us with that and more. 127 Hours is funnier and more poignant than you’d expect judging by its premise. You’ll walk out feeling alive.