Ralton's case is interesting, a combination of idiocy and determination, foolishness and courage. It's hard to believe anyone with a half a clue would have gotten themselves into that situation alone and without informing anyone of where he was going- especially someone with SAR experience. Still, he was young, and young and stupid are often interchangeable. The truth is that when it comes down to it few people would have the courage and determination to cut off a limb to save their life. I recall a story a couple decades ago where a lone woodsman had to amputate a limb after a tree he was felling landed on him and pinned him. It's a terrible thing to contemplate.

I would like to see the movie mostly because of Franco. It's amazing how he's morphed from teen heart-throb to one of the finest actors of his generation. Reviews of the movie have been stellar and it seems an Oscar nom is a near certainty.