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Why 127 Hours by Danny Boyle is so Underrated?

A plethora of reasons. Let me explain;




Revisited

Rejoiced

Reminisced



So, I just watched 127 Hours... again. And everytime I watch it I feel, I fall more in awe of this film, it is just so starkly moving and inspirational.


A movie by Danny Boyle, the same guy that made the infamous Slumdog Millionare. This movie, often less talked about, is my most favorite of his works because of a few key reasons:


1. It's a biography, and in filmmaking; a biography has the highest stature because of the sheer inspirational/ sentimental impact it has on its viewers. The metric being the function of art which is, almost invariably, primarily social.

2. It teaches you a thing or two about travel that you wouldn't have wrapped your head around if you like to travel alone. I'll try to jot it down in as few words as possible:

a. Always tell someone akin to you about your whereabouts of travel. Remember there's a stark difference between Travel and Adventure. The latter though high on the adrenaline could pose life threatening risks. One obviously has his own volition as to whether he wants to go on and adventure or a travel.

b. On travel, amenities must be more than sufficient and in accordance with the geographical requirements. This is paramount; everything else — secondary!

3. There's a scene in the movie where the lead character reveals his inner thoughts after bearing despair for so very long. It's a submission to fate; yet liberating in a very unique manner. I haven't read much philosophy, but if philosophical statements like these are what the stalwarts of the field produce — Sign me up!




For these reasons, I think that this is a very good movie and one should consider watching this, if he's fond of biographies and documentaries.


Thus far... no further!

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