Culture news Despite 93% positive reviews, this film scares away spectators!
Publié le 08/03/2024 à 16:15
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There are essential films in which certain scenes are sometimes difficult to watch. Released in 2010, the feature film 127 Hours nonetheless remains one of the most powerful works of cinema!
A reality that hurts!
Undeniably, film directors enjoy playing with the nerves of the spectators and there are scenes which sometimes go too far for some of them. And there are even cases where some people are downright unwell. Besides, You don't have to look far to find examples. Watch out, not for the faint-hearted ! In October 2022, during the screening of The Terrifier 2, a spectacular horror film, spectators were overcome by nausea and vomiting, while others completely fainted! You will have understood, it is rather in the horror category that these reactions can be observed, but in the case of 127 hours, you will see that we are far from that…
With twenty-five nominations, including six at the Oscars and three at the Golden Globes, 127 Hours is a feature film that has been praised by critics. Directed by Danny Boyle, the director of Slumdog Millionaire, 28 Days Later, the Beach or the cult Trainspotting, the film tells the true story of Aron Ralston, an American sportsman who suffered a fall in 2003. During During a parkour session among the rocks, he fell and found himself in a small crevice with his arm trapped by a rock. '''Trapped, he will try different stratagems to get out of it. Furthermore, the film shows very well the psychological impact on the athlete as he becomes aware of the dangerousness of the situation). This before making an absolutely radical decision…
The suffering in the film, but also for those who watch…
Dehydrated, undernourished and exhausted after three days of unsuccessful attempts to get out of this damn fault, Aron Ralston will gradually accept the idea… of amputating his own forearm. He makes a first attempt, but realizes that he has nothing on hand effective enough to achieve this. The hours pass and he is finally overcome by mass hallucinations, to the point where he sees himself, an arm amputated, dancing in a living room… with a child.
Convinced that it is a vision with his future son, pull himself together! Pumped up, he will then do the unthinkable: amputate his forearm by breaking his bones and slashing his flesh with a small knife. Not only will he survive, but he will also start a family and have a son.''' 127 Hours tells the story of this ordeal and takes the time to develop the amputation sequence.
Some spectators were unable to bear this crucial moment, to the point that states of vomiting, fainting and even convulsions were noted by the authorities at the time.' Some cinemas decided to reimburse spectators while others immediately broadcast messages of caution. Worn by a fantastic James Franco, 127 Hours is a unique, but difficult work. If you are interested, know that it is available on streaming platforms.