127 Hours

*Seems I like to review movies on here...hope you don't mind!*

Brie & I went to see 127 Hours the other evening, which is now an Oscar nominated film. It is a movie based on the true events surrounding Aron Ralston who went canyoning in Utah in April 2003. He was exploring alone when a boulder became dislodged, crushing his arm and pinning it against the canyon wall. The movie, which stars James Franco, shows Ralston attempting to free himself. However, after a little over five days (127 hours) and no other option in sight, he chose to amputate his arm with the small multi-purpose tool he had with him. Basically the film showed him being resourceful, videotaping his goodbyes to everyone, and hallucinating.

I think the biggest lesson to be learned from this movie is to always let someone know where you are going/what you are doing when embarking on such adventures! Aron had not let anyone know his plans, and therefore no one was searching for him. I have read on-line that he has continued climbing and setting records. He is now married and has a young son.