Movies that would be better if they were shorter - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Abdrewes · 10-19-2013, 05:44 PM

Lord of the Rings.

Sarahroo · 10-19-2013, 06:14 PM

To me, Stripes up until graduation has always been a fantastic and funny film. After graduation, when they go to Europe in the RV, it is more of a drag.

oildude · 10-19-2013, 06:24 PM

The New World Extended Cut. Shorten it by 172 minutes and it would be perfect.

Spooked · 10-19-2013, 06:39 PM

I'd say Peter Jackson films as well. The length seemed appropriate for LOTR, but King Kong and the Hobbit just went on forever...

The new Man of Steel movie I felt was too long as well. I found it a bit tedious towards the end.

Tony208 · 10-19-2013, 06:46 PM

King Konggg
Snores with Wolves
The Assassination of my Patience by the Coward Robert Ford

for starters and probably

Australia
Heat
Troy
The Hobbit
The Lone Ranger
Django Unchained

bhampton · 10-19-2013, 06:50 PM

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

One that looks like a jet ski with skis on the bottom? There's a few of those on sale in my neighborhood.

LegacyCosts · 10-19-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony208

King Konggg
Snores with Wolves
The Assassination of my Patience by the Coward Robert Ford

for starters and probably

Australia
Heat
Troy
The Hobbit
The Lone Ranger
Django Unchained

Yes, heat went on and on and on

demonknight · 10-19-2013, 07:04 PM

Ginger Snaps. Cut 30 minutes out and it'd be good.
Dogma. I love it, but it does drag in the middle.
Die Hard 2-3. 3 is great, about 15 minutes too long, but great. 2 is about 40 minutes too long.
Face/Off. The final battle is 30 minutes long. Need I say more. I love the film, but come on.
Death Proof. The first half was god-awful and unnecessary.
Howling III. Goes about 40 minutes too long.
Halloween water. Should have ended 10 seconds in.

HD Goofnut · 10-19-2013, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by oildude

The New World Extended Cut. Shorten it by 172 minutes and it would be perfect.

Definitely agree here. I also think it's Malick's weakest film.

xander · 10-19-2013, 07:07 PM

Death Proof.

smoss469 · 10-19-2013, 07:24 PM

Heat
Public Enemies
The Dilemma
Seconds (Going to take flak for this one)
Master and Commander
Twilight's Last Gleaming

That's enough for now.

Frostmeister · 10-19-2013, 07:36 PM

I think all movies should be no more than two hours, unless it is an extremely compelling story.

Comedies and animated movie should hover around the 90 min mark. I hate those two hour comedies.

stvn1974 · 10-19-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by xander

Death Proof.

I agree, once the second group of chicks started yapping on and on I wanted Stuntman Mike to kill me.

demonknight · 10-19-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Frostmeister

I think all movies should be no more than two hours, unless it is an extremely compelling story.

Comedies and animated movie should hover around the 90 min mark. I hate those two hour comedies.

Man, you must really hate the extended cut of Mallrats: 2 hrs, 4 mins.

demonknight · 10-19-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stvn1974

I agree, once the second group of chicks started yapping on and on I wanted Stuntman Mike to kill me.

Really? I thought that the second group of girls was when it started to get good. I gave no sh!ts about Jungle Julia and her crew.

Visco. · 10-19-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by legacycosts

yes, heat went on and on and on

+999999999999999999999

grape_jelly · 10-19-2013, 08:10 PM

I've always felt that Inland Empire could've used a few cuts here and there.

chris_sc77 · 10-19-2013, 08:14 PM

NONE.
There are movies where boring parts should be taken out and replaced with non boring scenes but nothing should be shorter.
That said there are about an hour's worth of insanely boring scenes of James Stewart driving in Vertigo.

remake · 10-19-2013, 08:15 PM

Cut off 90 minutes of Transformers 3 and it'll be decent.

LegacyCosts · 10-19-2013, 08:26 PM

Akira Kurosawa is a legend but letting a movie end wasn't one of his strong suits. Slice an hour off Ikiru, and you have a much better film.

10-19-2013, 06:14 PM	#22
Sarahroo Active Member Member since:May 2013 Trading Score:191	Stripes To me, Stripes up until graduation has always been a fantastic and funny film. After graduation, when they go to Europe in the RV, it is more of a drag.

10-19-2013, 08:14 PM	#38
chris_sc77 Banned Member since:Feb 2012 Location:OH Blu-ray collection:1345 DVD collection:4285 Digital collection:144 Trading Score:777	NONE. There are movies where boring parts should be taken out and replaced with non boring scenes but nothing should be shorter. That said there are about an hour's worth of insanely boring scenes of James Stewart driving in Vertigo. Last edited by chris_sc77; 10-19-2013 at 08:28 PM.

10-19-2013, 05:44 PM	#21
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	Lord of the Rings.

10-19-2013, 06:24 PM	#23
oildude Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:With the Ale and Quail Club on a train to Palm Beach 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:4770 DVD collection:212 Blu-ray reviews: 37	The New World Extended Cut. Shorten it by 172 minutes and it would be perfect.

10-19-2013, 06:39 PM	#24
Spooked Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Washington Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:141 Blu-ray collection:414 DVD collection:43 MA collection:131 Digital collection:69 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:22 Trading Score:3	I'd say Peter Jackson films as well. The length seemed appropriate for LOTR, but King Kong and the Hobbit just went on forever... The new Man of Steel movie I felt was too long as well. I found it a bit tedious towards the end.

10-19-2013, 06:46 PM	#25
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:609	King Konggg Snores with Wolves The Assassination of my Patience by the Coward Robert Ford for starters and probably Australia Heat Troy The Hobbit The Lone Ranger Django Unchained

10-19-2013, 07:04 PM	#28
demonknight Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2013 Blu-ray collection:17	Ginger Snaps. Cut 30 minutes out and it'd be good. Dogma. I love it, but it does drag in the middle. Die Hard 2-3. 3 is great, about 15 minutes too long, but great. 2 is about 40 minutes too long. Face/Off. The final battle is 30 minutes long. Need I say more. I love the film, but come on. Death Proof. The first half was god-awful and unnecessary. Howling III. Goes about 40 minutes too long. Halloween water. Should have ended 10 seconds in.

10-19-2013, 07:07 PM	#30
xander Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Just Outside of the Alliance's Reach 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:720 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	Death Proof.

10-19-2013, 07:24 PM	#31
smoss469 Special Member Member since:Feb 2013 Location:WV Blu-ray collection:631 DVD collection:1405 Trading Score:4	Heat Public Enemies The Dilemma Seconds (Going to take flak for this one) Master and Commander Twilight's Last Gleaming That's enough for now.

10-19-2013, 07:36 PM	#32
Frostmeister Member Member since:Dec 2011 Trading Score:12	I think all movies should be no more than two hours, unless it is an extremely compelling story. Comedies and animated movie should hover around the 90 min mark. I hate those two hour comedies.

10-19-2013, 08:10 PM	#37
grape_jelly Power Member Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Detroit suburbs, USA 4K collection:621 Blu-ray collection:621 Trading Score:1	I've always felt that Inland Empire could've used a few cuts here and there.

10-19-2013, 08:15 PM	#39
remake Banned Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:160	Cut off 90 minutes of Transformers 3 and it'll be decent.

10-19-2013, 08:26 PM	#40
LegacyCosts Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Chicago 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:452 Trading Score:20	Akira Kurosawa is a legend but letting a movie end wasn't one of his strong suits. Slice an hour off Ikiru, and you have a much better film.

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