The recent Malayalam film “Manjummel Boys” has seen significant box office success. This suspense thriller has greatly intrigued audiences. As a result, many netizens are now searching online for movies similar to “Manjummel Boys.” Let’s take a look at what other films with suspense thriller themes are out there.
In this film, a group of friends visit caves for fun. Unfortunately, one of them accidentally falls into a cave, prompting a rescue by another friend. The movie maintains a suspenseful tone throughout and develops into an emotional drama. Intriguingly, there’s a similar-themed Hollywood movie. Let’s explore that film next.
The movie we’re going to talk about is “127 Hours.” In this film, the main character unexpectedly falls into a canyon and faces extreme challenges there for five days. The plot focuses on how he manages to escape from this perilous situation.
Based on real-life events…
“127 Hours” is based on the real-life experiences of mountaineer Aron Ralston. Directed by Danny Boyle, the film was shot with Aron Ralston present to ensure the accuracy of each scene. James Franco plays the role of Aron Ralston.
Let’s dive into the plot of the movie.
James Franco, an adventure enthusiast, embarks on a trip one day and finds himself drawn to a picturesque location. He decides to climb a boulder wedged between two cliffs, wondering if it could bear his weight. As he climbs, the boulder gives way under him, sending him plummeting into the canyon with the boulder pinning his hand. Trapped without food in a deep canyon, he finds himself alone, with no one to hear his cries for help.
How did he escape?
James makes relentless efforts to escape the canyon, but all seem in vain. Faced with no other options, he makes the harrowing decision to amputate his trapped hand to gain his freedom. The film maintains a suspenseful and thrilling pace, centered around this singular struggle. While the narrative occasionally introduces two women and features brief appearances by family characters, these are minimal. The focus remains intensely on James’s solitary fight for survival. The portrayal of his extreme measure to amputate his hand powerfully impacts viewers, highlighting the depths of human resilience.
OTT Platforms
This film is available on multiple OTT platforms. You can stream it on Amazon Prime for rent. It’s also available on Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV, and Google Play Movies. Watching this film will surely give you a similar experience to watching Manjummel Boys. Why wait? Plan to watch “127 Hours” this weekend.
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