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jeff BD · 09-26-2008, 06:43 PM

I just read over at Ign and they have just released runtime for "Quantum of Solace" at 106 Min. I think this is an outrage. HOW CAN YOU have a complex story like Bond and flesh it out in 1hr and 40min.
Did anyone else here about this?

SS316SRV · 09-26-2008, 06:52 PM

you have not even seen the movie yet? Give it a chance.

big-bleu · 09-26-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SS316SRV

you have not even seen the movie yet? Give it a chance.

it should at least be 2 hrs

tommyboy81 · 09-26-2008, 06:55 PM

Well this starts where the other ended so it might not start out slow. The movie might get right into the story.

Brain Sturgeon · 09-26-2008, 06:57 PM

There was a little movie called Casablanca that topped out at 102 minutes. I think it turned out okay for a "short" movie covering a reasonably intricate story.

As SS316SRV said, give it a chance. Brevity is the soul of wit.

tommyboy81 · 09-26-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by big-bleu

it should at least be 2 hrs

Think 2 mins of opening credits and 5 mins of ending credits

jeff BD · 09-26-2008, 07:03 PM

I'm still going to see it but like big-bleu said it should at leaste 2hrs

stockstar1138 · 09-26-2008, 07:09 PM

many great movies have been under 2 hours.

The Jetsons Meet The Flintstones comes to mind.

Red Hood · 09-26-2008, 07:12 PM

Hope it will be under 2.

martinp1 · 09-26-2008, 07:12 PM

most likely wont b seeing it n theaters.. but will for sure b purchasing the blu-ray on its release date..

hc666 · 09-26-2008, 07:14 PM

Most Bond flicks are over 2 hours yes but many weren;t that good either(esp between 1990 - 2005ish)

Give the new one a chance.

Crim122 · 09-26-2008, 07:19 PM

I really dont care how long it is, if it is on the same level with CR then I will be more than pleased.

Drewza89 · 09-26-2008, 07:19 PM

Let's not forget that it is also the most expensive Bond film at a staggering 225 million dollars.

stockstar1138 · 09-26-2008, 07:21 PM

lets also not forget that Quantum of Solace was based of a Bond SHORT story, by the same name.

BACsader · 09-26-2008, 07:21 PM

When did an hour and 40 minutes because a short movie? If anything, 2 hours or more is too long. Not that I am complaining because Casino Royale was awesome.

Josh · 09-26-2008, 07:21 PM

I've seen plenty of legendary films from the 60's that absolutely sucked because it was obvious the director was trying to hit that 3 hour mark. A tight 1.5 hour movie is always going to be better than the same move in two hours with a bunch of fluff.

Drewza89 · 09-26-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh

I've seen plenty of legendary films from the 60's that absolutely sucked because it was obvious the director was trying to hit that 3 hour mark. A tight 1.5 hour movie is always going to be better than the same move in two hours with a bunch of fluff.

Very true. Less people were going to the theater in th 60's because of the television boom, so they started making "epics" as a way to get people back in theaters and to make them think they were getting more for their money. I'll take a great 1hr 30min movie over an fluffy 3hr epic any day.

supersix4 · 09-26-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by big-bleu

it should at least be 2 hrs

yeah I kinda agree all the movies have been long and great!

mrgreed202 · 09-26-2008, 08:11 PM

There is no fact stating that for a good bond movie it must be over 2 hours. It all just depends on how long it takes to completely tell the story. Heck in some instances elongating a movie for times sake is a very bad idea.

alexakajeff · 09-26-2008, 08:51 PM

I've liked the new ones most, and I think this looks like it won't be as good as Casino Royale, but will be better than the old ones.

09-26-2008, 06:43 PM	#1
jeff BD Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	NEW Bond Movie shortest one!! I just read over at Ign and they have just released runtime for "Quantum of Solace" at 106 Min. I think this is an outrage. HOW CAN YOU have a complex story like Bond and flesh it out in 1hr and 40min. Did anyone else here about this?

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09-26-2008, 06:52 PM	#2
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	you have not even seen the movie yet? Give it a chance.

09-26-2008, 06:55 PM	#4
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	Well this starts where the other ended so it might not start out slow. The movie might get right into the story.

09-26-2008, 06:57 PM	#5
Brain Sturgeon Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:39	There was a little movie called Casablanca that topped out at 102 minutes. I think it turned out okay for a "short" movie covering a reasonably intricate story. As SS316SRV said, give it a chance. Brevity is the soul of wit.

09-26-2008, 07:03 PM	#7
jeff BD Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	I'm still going to see it but like big-bleu said it should at leaste 2hrs

09-26-2008, 07:09 PM	#8
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	many great movies have been under 2 hours. The Jetsons Meet The Flintstones comes to mind.

09-26-2008, 07:12 PM	#9
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	Hope it will be under 2.

09-26-2008, 07:12 PM	#10
martinp1 Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	most likely wont b seeing it n theaters.. but will for sure b purchasing the blu-ray on its release date..

09-26-2008, 07:14 PM	#11
hc666 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:100 Blu-ray reviews: 26	Most Bond flicks are over 2 hours yes but many weren;t that good either(esp between 1990 - 2005ish) Give the new one a chance.

09-26-2008, 07:19 PM	#12
Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	I really dont care how long it is, if it is on the same level with CR then I will be more than pleased.

09-26-2008, 07:19 PM	#13
Drewza89 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	Let's not forget that it is also the most expensive Bond film at a staggering 225 million dollars.

09-26-2008, 07:21 PM	#14
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	lets also not forget that Quantum of Solace was based of a Bond SHORT story, by the same name.

09-26-2008, 07:21 PM	#15
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	When did an hour and 40 minutes because a short movie? If anything, 2 hours or more is too long. Not that I am complaining because Casino Royale was awesome.

09-26-2008, 07:21 PM	#16
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	I've seen plenty of legendary films from the 60's that absolutely sucked because it was obvious the director was trying to hit that 3 hour mark. A tight 1.5 hour movie is always going to be better than the same move in two hours with a bunch of fluff.

09-26-2008, 08:11 PM	#19
mrgreed202 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:138	There is no fact stating that for a good bond movie it must be over 2 hours. It all just depends on how long it takes to completely tell the story. Heck in some instances elongating a movie for times sake is a very bad idea.

09-26-2008, 08:51 PM	#20
alexakajeff Banned Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray reviews:2	I've liked the new ones most, and I think this looks like it won't be as good as Casino Royale, but will be better than the old ones.

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