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127 Hours Directed by Danny Boyle Starring James Franco Why It’ll Win: Award show charisma. A combo of Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) and up-and-coming, superstar James Franco should rake in the Oscar recognition. The story follows the moments of Aron Ralston’s life when he was trapped by a fallen boulder. The next five days of Ralston’s isolation lead him to look closer at his life. He eventually has to choose between his life, or losing a piece of him. Literally. Psychological, brooding character studies are usually go-to Oscar films to look for, and that is exactly what Boyle’s film, 127 Hours, depicts. Why It’ll Fizzle: Early reports have it as a “very British film” and cliches galore (“happiness is better when it’s shared, hedonism is bad, etc.) could hinder its Oscar mojo. And it’s not like outdoorsy-type films do well at award shows, such as Into the Wild. However, 127 Hours seems like a pretty solid contender Release Date: November 5, 2010
