Top 20 Movies Based on True Stories
15. 127 Hours
This movie depicts the climb and life-or-death experience when a rock crushes Aron’s arm and pins him in a cave.
With no help coming, no food or water and no one expecting him home any time soon the man must do the unthinkable – sever his own arm with a dulled knife or die.
The film title, “127 Hours” is the length of time Aron Ralston spent stuck between the two rocks, trying to decide what he was going to do in order to survive.
When the incident happened, Ralston was on the news and did the talk show circuit. He appeared calm and able to talk about his experience rationally. He knew that he had to make a decision, but in the beginning the hope was that he would be quickly rescued. There is little dialogue in the movie, yet it is still a poignant story of overcoming obstacles to survive.
Ralston severs his arm off in order to save himself, with the dull knife he had in his equipment.
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Heartbreaking and gruesome, the movie has captivated audiences and depicted a scenario that terrifies most of us.
