Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours, which opened on Nov. 5 and is currently playing in only 76 theaters, is poised to expand to more than 600 locations after the Oscar nominations are announced next week, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The film, which stars James Franco as a weekend adventurer who is forced to amputate his own arm to escape from under a giant boulder, has grossed only $11.2 million. Franco is expected to receive a nomination for Best Actor, and Boyle and the film itself are also possible nominees.
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I’m seeing it tomorrow. I can’t wait.
Loved this movie. I hope it gets a Best Picture nod.
127 Hours is one of several films I hope get a wider release after the Oscar nominations are announced. I am really looking forward to seeing it.
127 Hours is a truly engaging movie – well-directed and excellently acted. Kudos to Danny Boyle and James Franco!
Will it finally come to my theater after the announcements?
I saw this way back in November and absolutely loved it.
James Franco was amazing. It’s a same there were so many good performances this year, because he too desires recognition for the intense role.
It was a movie that I will not forget for quite a while. So inspiring.
that movie was uhh dunno, the first hour is kinda ok then i just squirmed through the next 30mn…i won’t be watching it again, something about knowing this happened for real had my tummy in knots and my gag-reflex on alert…