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Bodhisattva
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There was a thread from back in October about this but now that it's actually out I'm making another. Who's gonna see this movie? It's a great story and James Franco is one of my favorite actors. Plus Danny Boyle is a genius of a director. Here's the trailer:

Nov 27 2010 1:45AM
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no_steeze
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HE CUTS HIS FUCKING ARM OFF

doesnt he?
Nov 27 2010 1:47AM
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r0dubs
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i want to se this so bad

looks like such a good motivational movie
Nov 27 2010 1:49AM
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Heinzler
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i'm gonna get a ton of shit for this, but aron ralston is retarded. he lives in vail, my mom knows him, i've met him a few times. the thing i'll give him is that cutting your own arm off takes balls. very balsy and courageous. but going off on a solo adventure in southern utah without telling ANYONE where you're headed and for how long you'll be gone? that's a recipe for disaster no matter where you're going.

sparknotes: aron ralston is retarded
Nov 27 2010 2:06AM
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pelle_munch
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Dude

He cut off his arm
Nov 27 2010 2:39AM
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GayWolf420
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He also failed to notify anyone about where he was going or what he was doing. I'm pretty sure thats the most important thing in outdoor recreation.
Nov 27 2010 2:41AM
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k-rob
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i only want to see this cause i think i have a mancrush on james franco.
but yeah, what skittles said is true, the guy this story is about made a really dumb move.
Nov 27 2010 2:47AM
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XtRemE11
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i dunno, i mean i make sure to tell someone where im going, but i can understand people who dont. theres something about going out and being 100% on your own. and your just not 100% on your own when people know where you are. i guess i just respect people who just arent concerned for their own safety. everythings so fucking safe these days.

but anyway, the movie was awesome, super intense, and the last like 10-15 minutes were amazing. one of the best movies ive seen in a long time.
Nov 27 2010 3:27AM
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GayWolf420
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I sure as shit hope the last 10-15 minutes consist of him sawing his arm off.
Nov 27 2010 3:30AM
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PacificRimJob
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agreed.

If he had told someone, he might not have lost his arm... or it wouldnt have been as painful removing it and getting back to civilization.
Nov 27 2010 3:34AM
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Mr.Turtle
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retarded or not, he still cut his own arm off with a dull penknife... i'd like to see any of you do that
Nov 27 2010 3:37AM
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.Tom.
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This looks sweet, putting The Funeral in any trailer makes it looks sweet though tbh. Looking forward to this.
Nov 27 2010 3:37AM
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k-rob
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yo i cut myself all the time in preparation for things like this.



but really i'm just emotional.
Nov 27 2010 3:39AM
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GayWolf420
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Didn't you almost practically sever your hand off once?
Nov 27 2010 3:40AM
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k-rob
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oh hey i forgot about that. good times.
Nov 27 2010 3:42AM
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MCIRONCOCK
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I've been saying this for years. Everyone is like "my god he's soooo courageous" and i'm like "bitch he dumb."
Nov 27 2010 5:00AM
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bdarb207
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most people don't need to because they aren't that stupid. im sure he was lying there pinned under a boulder thinking about what a boss he was while he merked his arm.. NOT. he was like oh fuck i have to cut off my arm, this is the DUMBEST situation i have ever put myself in.
Nov 27 2010 7:12AM
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pelle_munch
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But dude...






he cut off his arm with a swiss army knife
Nov 27 2010 10:08AM
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ORDEAL
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Dude.
He's an idiot.
Nov 27 2010 10:10AM
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Chompo.
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Honestly... The first thing your are supposed to do when going on a solo adventure is to tell people where you are going, and how long you expect to be there..
Nov 27 2010 10:33AM
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pelle_munch
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Regardless, he cut his arm off.
Nov 27 2010 10:44AM
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belden...
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Cell Phone?
Nov 27 2010 10:54AM
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Skittle.
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he also should have thought to cut off his arm at the elbow so that he didnt have to break his arm to get through it
Nov 27 2010 10:54AM
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pelle_munch
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Yeah totally, out in the middle of the desert down in a slot canyon. 5 bars there!
Nov 27 2010 10:55AM
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Slinger1x1
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couldn't he have just walked around to find more bars?

LAWLZ
Nov 27 2010 11:06AM
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deebs
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stupid little kids. Ever done anything without telling you parents? Like walk to the corner store? I just saw this movie, and yes, he doesn't tell anyone where he is going, and realizes he should of. However, this movie is about someone who decides they don't want to die, so he cuts off his arm. The first thing he does is break the bones in his arm separately, he then tries picks at his flesh with the dull knife he got with a cheap flashlight, and it works. He hits a string of nerves which he pulls out of the shattered bones, and then proceeds to sever his arm. That is one of the most badass things I have ever witnessed.

Such a bunch of self righteous little douche bags.
Nov 27 2010 11:17AM
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bdarb207
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you tell people when you're doing this kind of shit, period, or you know what could happen, you could get your arm caught under a damn boulder. why is he even messing with some knife he got with a flashlight anyway, he's obviously quite the outdoorsmen, what with the state of the art equipment and exceptional trip planning capabilities.

"well i've got my flashlight and my free dull knife, im gonna go stealth mode up K2"
Nov 27 2010 1:12PM
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appa
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i saw this movie after thanksgiving dinner. to all you who are saying that he should have told someone what he was doing, he spends a lot of time thinking over why he didn't and tells himself that he's cocky and can "do everything on his own". the movie was really powerful in the sense that there is nothing stronger than the will to live.
Nov 27 2010 1:26PM
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pelle_munch
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No.
Nov 27 2010 4:30PM
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GayWolf420
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Well he wouldn't have had to look death in the eyes and eventually evade it by sawing his arm off IF he told people where he was going, what he is doing there and when he is expecting to be back. Its rather simple outdoor recreation trip planning, if you will.
Nov 27 2010 4:33PM
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Loco-Deer-Slayer
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who cares if he is retarded?

That doesn't mean the movie doesn't look entertaining.
Nov 27 2010 4:39PM
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Mogwai.
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i have a feeling this will be a pretty good movie. i watched the documentary about this and it was really good and interesting. glad to see they're making it into a movie.
Nov 27 2010 4:40PM
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0ptions
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We get that. It's been said in maybe 15 times. As stupid as it was, this movie is not about whether he should've told someone where he was going. He should've no doubt, and I'm sure he realized that as soon as he got stuck. But the man cut off his arm to save his own life, as stupid of a mistake as he made, that is pretty insane.


Just my $0.02. I'm not disagreeing with anyone saying what he did was stupid.
Nov 27 2010 4:47PM
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GayWolf420
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I can't imagine the pain. Having your arm pinned up against a rock while the boulder is crushing your arm AND sawing your arm off. Sends shivers down my spine when I think about it.
Nov 27 2010 4:51PM
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Loco-Deer-Slayer
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I'm not 100% sure. The initial crushing would hurt like hell, but I'm pretty sure the boulder would cut off circulation making your arm numb?
Nov 27 2010 4:54PM
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GayWolf420
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Oh yeah. Totally forgot about the circulation part. But I bet it was just fucking excruciating when circulation came back. But I'm sure he was in some sort of medical care place all drugged up on morphine and other painkiller drugs.
Nov 27 2010 4:57PM
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Loco-Deer-Slayer
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Oh yeah I agree. I'm sure he still went through a crazy amount of pain numb arm or not haha.
Nov 27 2010 4:59PM
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tomfallon.
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i read the book. it was good.
Nov 27 2010 7:16PM
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DERS.
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aaron ralston is a dumb for what he did.. but at the same time such a badass!

movie was amazing. i would definitely recommend it to anyone
Nov 27 2010 9:25PM
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SlimDunkin.
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Spoiler alert
Nov 27 2010 9:26PM
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wazawski
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how gross is the part where he cuts off his arm? like is it zoomed in showing every detail?
Nov 27 2010 10:21PM
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max...
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i want to see it but idk if i can sit through a movie that long...
Nov 27 2010 10:25PM
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DERS.
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its extremely detailed. if you don't want to see that part (suggestion: bring a girl and do other things during it) it only lasts like 45 secs. but yes its very graphic.
Nov 27 2010 10:29PM
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Mogwai.
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btw, it's pretty sweet that they are including Band of Horses in the sound track
Nov 27 2010 10:37PM
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r0dubs
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wouldnt it be bad ass to be able to say to people who ask how it happened

"oh i just cut it off"
Nov 27 2010 10:55PM
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noname..
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there'd be no story if he had told someone.
Nov 27 2010 11:11PM
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r0dubs
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how did that shit last only 45 seconds?
Nov 27 2010 11:18PM
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DERS.
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he uses leverage and snaps the bone.. then the graphic part begins. (i was not fully focused during the scene) he stabs the knife in to his arm.. there is like an interior view of the arm. then he saws away all the flesh and tendon the kinfe can cut. and plucks his nerve with the knife. then he cuts the remaining tendon with pliers and all of a sudden he flies back.. at which point i stated watching again
Nov 27 2010 11:22PM
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EC-Skier
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but dude...

he cuts off his arm

Nov 27 2010 11:36PM
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JIBpsy^^
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ouch.    also i wonder if he ever went back to retrieve his arm. I really dont think i could do that.  i would give up after breaking my arm. crazy shit man also if that was me trapped i would have like my tactical knife and it would be hella sharp it might be a little easier.
Nov 28 2010 12:23AM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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shit




looks intense
Nov 28 2010 12:45AM
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