Movies that would be better if they were shorter - Blu-ray Forum

Bolty · 10-19-2013, 04:51 PM

A discussion in another thread produced a post where a couple of folks stated there were some movies that they liked that they wish had been shorter.

This kind of took me aback since my tastes run towards longer movies and the movies I like generally I would like if they were even longer.

So I was wondering--are there movies that you like or even love that you would like more if they were shorter.

I'm referring to theatrical versions not later extended/unrated and Director's cuts since I know there are many, many people who don't like the extended versions of movies they first liked in theater.

So any movies you like that would be better shorter?

bhampton · 10-19-2013, 04:52 PM

Peter Jackson (any)

remake · 10-19-2013, 04:54 PM

The Lone Ranger

bhampton · 10-19-2013, 04:56 PM

I don't think making the Harry potter movies shorter would make them better but they would at least be shorter.

bhampton · 10-19-2013, 04:58 PM

I think King Kong would have been better shorter. I still like it a lot though as is.

At least remove the "I'm real good at crapping the crappers" line.

LegacyCosts · 10-19-2013, 04:58 PM

Love lotr films but return of the king was just too damn long. Prisoners was pretty good but dragged.

King Troll · 10-19-2013, 04:59 PM

Rush

blu-ray_girl_fan · 10-19-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bolty

A discussion in another thread produced a post where a couple of folks stated there were some movies that they liked that they wish had been shorter.

This kind of took me aback since my tastes run towards longer movies and the movies I like generally I would like if they were even longer.

So I was wondering--are there movies that you like or even love that you would like more if they were shorter.

I'm referring to theatrical versions not later extended/unrated and Director's cuts since I know there are many, many people who don't like the extended versions of movies they first liked in theater.

So any movies you like that would be better shorter?

1) A good long movie doesn't wear out its welcome and is paced well.

2) A bad movie, even at only 90 minutes, will feel tedious.

So the real problem is the overall quality of the movie itself, not necessarily running time.

Having said that, I could do without the Danger subplot in Million Dollar Baby, and I wish that movies in general had less exposition. Filmmakers should trust viewers to be able to connect the dots. The best (or worst) example of unceasing exposition is Inception.

King Troll · 10-19-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

1) A good long movie doesn't wear out its welcome and is paced well.

2) A bad movie, even at only 90 minutes, will feel tedious.

So the real problem is the overall quality of the movie itself, not necessarily running time.

Having said that, I could do without the Danger subplot in Million Dollar Baby, and I wish that movies in general had less exposition. Filmmakers should trust viewers to be able to connect the dots. The best (or worst) example of unceasing exposition is Inception.

for once I actually agree with one of your posts

remake · 10-19-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by King Troll

for once I actually agree with one of your posts

The end of the world is near.

HD Goofnut · 10-19-2013, 05:09 PM

The first one that comes to mind recently would definitely be The Place Beyond the Pines. The film was just drug out way too long.

remake · 10-19-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

The first one that comes to mind recently would definitely be The Place Beyond the Pines. The film was just drug out way too long.

+1

Cut the middle story shorter.

HD Goofnut · 10-19-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by remake

+1

Cut the middle story shorter.

I was looking forward to this film since I really liked Drive, but this one just didn't do anything for me at all. I thought Mendes was weak and it was easily 20-30 minutes too long.

MifuneFan · 10-19-2013, 05:18 PM

I love Zodiac, but I feel some scenes could have been cut, or shortened. I know most probably won't agree with me there.

HyperRealist · 10-19-2013, 05:20 PM

All of them. I don't have the patience to even sit down for 1 1/2 hours anymore.

Visco. · 10-19-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hd goofnut

the first one that comes to mind recently would definitely be the place beyond the pines. The film was just drug out way too long.

+9000

Visco. · 10-19-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I love Zodiac, but I feel some scenes could have been cut, or shortened. I know most probably won't agree with me there.

That's the one movie that felt perfect because of its length. The story and sense of mystery needed time to marinate.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 10-19-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperRealist

All of them. I don't have the patience to even sit down for 1 1/2 hours anymore.

HyperRealist · 10-19-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

I know. I'll trade them for a snowmobile.

LegacyCosts · 10-19-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperRealist

All of them. I don't have the patience to even sit down for 1 1/2 hours anymore.

That must get annoying as an avid film collector

10-19-2013, 04:51 PM	#1
Bolty Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Lake Worth Be...ah, no, Fl 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:100 Digital collection:93 Trading Score:82	Movies that would be better if they were shorter A discussion in another thread produced a post where a couple of folks stated there were some movies that they liked that they wish had been shorter. This kind of took me aback since my tastes run towards longer movies and the movies I like generally I would like if they were even longer. So I was wondering--are there movies that you like or even love that you would like more if they were shorter. I'm referring to theatrical versions not later extended/unrated and Director's cuts since I know there are many, many people who don't like the extended versions of movies they first liked in theater. So any movies you like that would be better shorter?

10-19-2013, 04:52 PM	#2
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:982 Blu-ray collection:2538 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Peter Jackson (any) Last edited by bhampton; 10-19-2013 at 04:55 PM.

10-19-2013, 04:54 PM	#3
remake Banned Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:160	The Lone Ranger

10-19-2013, 04:56 PM	#4
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:982 Blu-ray collection:2538 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	I don't think making the Harry potter movies shorter would make them better but they would at least be shorter.

10-19-2013, 04:58 PM	#5
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:982 Blu-ray collection:2538 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	I think King Kong would have been better shorter. I still like it a lot though as is. At least remove the "I'm real good at crapping the crappers" line.

10-19-2013, 04:58 PM	#6
LegacyCosts Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Chicago 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:452 Trading Score:20	Love lotr films but return of the king was just too damn long. Prisoners was pretty good but dragged.

10-19-2013, 04:59 PM	#7
King Troll Banned Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:686 Trading Score:127	Rush

10-19-2013, 05:09 PM	#11
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2371 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	The first one that comes to mind recently would definitely be The Place Beyond the Pines. The film was just drug out way too long.

10-19-2013, 05:18 PM	#14
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	I love Zodiac, but I feel some scenes could have been cut, or shortened. I know most probably won't agree with me there.

10-19-2013, 05:20 PM	#15
HyperRealist Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:PA Blu-ray collection:110 DVD collection:96 Trading Score:48	All of them. I don't have the patience to even sit down for 1 1/2 hours anymore.

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