mrsantichrist
Since: Jan, 2014
04/14/2011 00:00:00
I couldn't agree more. I watched this movie on my own, and found that it very much added to the experience. It definitely allows for an intimacy that one might be hesitant to indulge in while viewing it with other people.
jmw1122
Since: Nov, 2010
09/22/2011 00:00:00
I saw it in theaters originally, and I also watched it again bymself on DVD. I definitely agree with this assessment. Though I will say in the theater it was nice to not be the only one shuddering and/or gasping at certain points.
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A very personal, moving experience.
I am honestly not very familiar with the true story behind the film, so I'm just going to judge it based on its own merits. I'm not a critic, so I'll keep this brief.
Danny Boyle is an amazing director. James Franco is a talented actor. This is one of the best survival films I've ever seen. It doesn't shy away from the (literally) gory details, and it is genuinely uplifting. I suggest watching this on your own, as it makes for a very personal experience — as the film is essentially a one man show featuring Franco (along with a huge platter of nightmare/dream/hallucination sequences) you feel intimately close with his character's experience. I found myself whispering words of encouragement to Aron at several parts.