[irishjayhawk]

Just got back from 127 Hours.

For the second straight time at a theatre, the credits rolled and the best word to describe the movie is compelling. Black Swan did it for ballet; 127 did it for, well, life, death, agony, torture, thirst, psychological trouble, dreaming, regret, what-if, shock and a little "what have you done, lately?"

It really isn't a storyline that should work for a 1.5 hour film. But it does. It's compelling, captivating and yet very hard to watch. I lost track of time while it was on but it was hard to watch and empathize with that actually happening.

I hope Franco gets at least a nomination. Very well done. Boyle should get a directing nom, as well.