A simple story and few characters make for a compelling movie.

Rated: R

Starring: a pre-ubiquitous James Franco

Plot: The true survival story of hiker Aron Ralston who does what many would be unable to in order to survive being trapped in a Utah canyon.

Tanya’s Verdict: I have not seen this since it played in theatres. It still holds up as a great movie. The story is simple, characters are sparse yet Franco is compelling to watch. The R rating is mainly due to language and gory content – but I felt it was fine for my three to watch. We all enjoyed it.