Let's get the preliminary concerns out of the way. 127 Hours is not for the squeamish, the faint of heart, or for those who can't stand James Franco for extended periods of time. Franco, in all his Franco-ness, carries this film onscreen. The rest of the heavy lifting come from the minimalist and thankfully restrained script and the masterful directing. Simon Beaufoy and Danny Boyle, who co-wrote the script for this, were also the creative team behind Slumdog Millionaire. And with Boyle's...
Published on February 10, 2011 19:32