Aron ralston talks about his true story that was adapted into the oscarnominated feature film, 127 hours, starring james franco. This is the true story behind the standout film 127 hours. He continues to travel the world for both adventure and to share his story. Did he really talk into his video camera during his entrapment. The extraordinary story behind danny boyles 127 hours film. Danny boyle interview on 127 hours survival, james. The extraordinary story behind danny boyles 127 hours. In 127 hours, oscarwinning director danny boyle tells the true story of hiker aron ralstonwho, after spending five days pinned between a boulder and a.
James franco is outstanding in this true story that might put you off climbing for life. I ask james franco what it was like to watch the video footage. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Directed by danny boyle, acclaimed moviemaker behind 2008s slumdog millionaire, 127 hours is a visual marvel. Ralstons own book, and in francos portrayal in the film, just how curiously unemotional he is about his predicament, which he views not. He had headphones and a video camera but no mobile phone and there. James franco on 127 hours, preparation and being a little.
Nov 05, 2010 in bringing this horrific, perversely inspirational story to the screen, danny boyle has stayed true to mr. Mar 02, 2011 aron ralston talks about his true story that was adapted into the oscarnominated feature film, 127 hours, starring james franco. Aron ralston and the harrowing true story of 127 hours. Dec 15, 2010 the extraordinary story behind danny boyles 127 hours. True story of trapped hiker is intense, powerful, gruesome. Jan 01, 2011 his latest, 127 hours, uses a variety of film and digital formats to tell the true life story of aron ralston played by james franco, a mountain climber who was forced to amputate his lower right arm in order to free himself after he became trapped under a boulder. Screenplay, boyle, simon beaufoy, based on the book. He had headphones and a video camera but no mobile phone and there was no reception anyway.
This is a true story of a survivor who travels for excitement and gets trapped in a canyon because of a boulder. Danny boyles new film, 127 hours, tells how climber aron ralston found. James franco, who grew up in palo alto, was in town to promote his new film, 127 hours, directed by academyaward winner danny boyle slumdog millionaire. Boyle uses magnificent cinematography by anthony dod mantle and enrique chediak, establishing the vastness of the utah wilderness, and the very specific details of ralstons small portion of it. In bringing this horrific, perversely inspirational story to the screen, danny boyle has stayed true to mr.
The man behind 127 hours explains doing the unthinkable. He received his college degree from carnegie mellon university in pittsburgh, finishing with degrees in mechanical engineering and french, with a minor in piano. The book was adapted into 2010 film 127 hours, starring james franco and directed by danny boyle. James franco is caught between a rock, a hard place, and the performance of a lifetime in 127 hours. Boyle describes 127 hours as an action movie with a guy who cant move.
The book ralston wrote about his ordeal has now been made into a film by slumdog millionaire. Boyle first told me about the idea back in may 2009, when we started working on a book about his. An early scene in 127 hours shows aron guiding two female hikers through a narrow squeeze of rock, like going across and down the inside of a chimney. Oct 28, 2010 127 hours tells true story of mans determination to survive after hiking accident. He deliberately lets go and falls into a plunge pool that is blue, lit from below and filled with crystal clear, steaming water. Watch 127 hours english subtitles at the true story of mountain climber aron ralstons remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in utah. During the climax of 127 hours, ralston, portrayed by james franco, first breaks and then cuts off his arm while trapped between a rock and a canyon wall. Danny boyle interview on 127 hours survival, james franco. The casting of james franco as aron ralston james franco wasnt danny boyles first choice to play aron, cillian murphy inception and the wind that shakes the barley was. He is faced with many obstacles throughout his time in the canyon. I feel the hook of this story 127 hours by rob smith is the reality of the book, that the things in this book that took place can happen to anyone. The project in question is 127 hours, the true story of aron ralston, an adventurous american solohike enthusiast who trekked out into the utah wilderness, only to be punished by it. The setting of the story takes place in blue john canyon, in a. The extraordinary story behind danny boyles 127 hours film the.
He gets his arm trapped between the ledge and the boulder. Jan 09, 2011 spoiler alert here are a few i say a few fun facts about the movie 127 hours. His first book, between a rock and a hard place, was a new york times bestseller and was adapted into the major motion picture 127 hours by danny boyle. All in all a brilliant book that is made even better by the fact that it is a true story. Other than having those things in common, theyre both based on true stories. Rent 127 hours 2010 starring james franco and kate mara on dvd and bluray. All available british streaming sites, free and paid, to watch 127 hours online, with english subtitles, the full film. Aron ralston the man behind the true story of 127 hours drank his. After seeing the 2010 film 127 hours, aron ralston called it so factually accurate it is as close to a documentary as you can get and still be a drama, adding that it was the best film ever made. Jan 06, 2011 james franco is outstanding in this true story that might put you off climbing for life. Aron ralston, subject of the true story of 127 hours poses for a portrait during the 2010 toronto international film festival. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
Danny boyle as of late, two movies have come out to critical acclaim and big box office numbers. The film stars james franco, kate mara and amber tamblyn. A still from 127 hours, featuring james franco as aron. Ralston begins recording a video diary to maintain morale as he chips away parts of the boulder to try and free himself. Filmgoers faint during amputation scene of 127 hours fox news. Between a rock and a hard place is the autobiography of aron ralston. Danny boyles 127 hours, the true life survival story of hiker aron ralston, was in the news for all the wrong. Danny boyle is in salt lake city to shoot 127 hours, the true story of. It shows the strength and tenacity of the human spirit. Based on the true story of a mountain climber who had to survive after becoming stuck under a boulder in a. Only a tiny number of people have viewed the actual footage of. Other actors who were considered include ryan gosling half nelson and lars. Danny boyles 127 hours, the truelife survival story of hiker aron ralston, was in the news for all the wrong. The scope of the barren utah wilderness is at times both breathtaking and.
We use cookies and other technologies to analyze site traffic, understand patterns of use, and improve your browsing experience. Today, as a father of an infant daughter and fouryearold son, aron lives in boulder, colorado. What the movie 127 hours didnt show you janice holly booth. Spoiler alert here are a few i say a few fun facts about the movie 127 hours. Its a movie thats based on a true story, an unthinkable ordeal, one unimaginable act. The screenplay is based on ralstons book between a rock and a hard place. Up next 127 hours movie clip trapped 2010 hd duration. His extraordinary story was reported all over the world, recorded by ralston himself in his bestselling book, between a rock and a hard place, and is the basis of danny boyles new movie, 127. Oct 28, 2010 127 hours trailer 127 hours is the true story of mountain climber aron ralstons james franco remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an. Although the content and the form dont always interact happily, james franco gives an energetic and layered performance as aron. Nov 07, 2010 the captivating story behind 127 hours share. One manmade canyon and a warehouse full of fake arms. Feb 08, 2011 127 hours director danny boyle used two dps to capture harrowing drama. The filmmakers used ralstons book between a rock and a hard place but found.
Unable to free his arm, ralston was trapped for 127 hours more than 5 days with limited. Jan 06, 2011 his extraordinary story was reported all over the world, recorded by ralston himself in his bestselling book, between a rock and a hard place, and is the basis of danny boyles new movie, 127. Adapted from aron ralstons book, between a rock and a hard place, this 127 hours details the harrowing time ralston spent trying to free himself after a shifting bolder pinned his arm against the wall of a remote slot canyon in the utah desert. In the film, canyoneer aron ralston must find a way to escape after he gets trapped by a boulder in an isolated slot canyon in bluejohn canyon, southeastern utah, in april 2003. The boulder falls, and he falls down with a boulder between two ledges. But add in the talented james franco in a true story about. In the interview, aron talks about what happened when he had to.
It is striking in ralstons own book, and in francos portrayal in the film. During his long ordeal, when a pulley system fails to raise the stone, ralston reflects on each action he takes, such as preserving or consuming water, or storing his urine for possible future need. Oct 18, 2010 james franco arrives for 127 hours premiere at the mill valley film festival. He and his family moved to denver when he was 12, where he attended cherry creek high school and learned to ski and backpack. Danny boyle says hope is the message of 127 hours the. Danny boyles true tale of aron ralston, the trapped hiker who cut off. His experience inspired the hollywood blockbuster 127 hours. Ralston kept a sort of video journal during his ordeal.
The book is about a man named aron ralstone who goes hiking in the blue john canyons and he stands on a boulder. Between a rock and a hard place book by aron ralston. James franco shines in the factbased story of rock climber aron ralston who was trapped for five days in a desolate canyon. Based on an incredible true story and the book, between a rock and a hard place, written according to the video diaries ralston made during his ordeal. Nov 05, 2010 in 127 hours, oscarwinning director danny boyle tells the true story of hiker aron ralstonwho, after spending five days pinned between a boulder and a rock wall in 2003, cut off his own arm to. Ralston begins recording a video diary to maintain morale as he chips away. Aron ralston was born on october 27, 1975 in marion, ohio. Aron was reckless enough to embark on this climbing expedition without telling anyone where he was going, and the film sees that his. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats.
The weather, and elements along with his mental state of mind are all major contributors to the fact that aron was having trouble surviving the 127. Main page contents featured content current events random article donate to wikipedia wikipedia store. Starring james franco, 127 hours tells the true story of us climber. Over the next five days ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally.
595 512 112 1184 258 459 580 173 1502 1335 1147 953 1072 446 1047 1043 36 505 1274 70 1354 87 192 761 1338 1287 691 1412 1285 166 714 671 672 1321 987 1244 799 70 755