This, despite the solo forearm amputation that you know is coming,* was one of the most uplifting movies I’ve seen this year. James Franco is mesmerizing and the soundtrack is an integral part of the movie. Be sure to watch the credits all the way to the end to read the important statement about legal mountain biking.
poster from: http://www.impawards.com/2010/one_hundred_twenty_seven_hours.html
*If you can’t hack that scene–and believe me, if I could make it through it, you most likely can–just Google to find out how long it is and then leave the theater for that amount of time.