Originally Posted by
Skitch
Again I feel you're shifting the conversation. I'm not disagreeing with you that a fuck ton of mainstream summer fair is overlong...I agree...the only statement I've made is that there isn't a standard runtime cinema length. If it's earned and it works, then a 4 hour movie works. Giving examples of failures doesn't work against this. We know some movies are too damn long, hell, I've said this many many times. But then a flick comes along that is looooooong and every frame I want to kiss. I agree in economy, but I also think
Here we go, 4am insomnia thoughts....
Economy also might.....might!....lack vision. That IS NOT a defense of these overlong movies, BD! Don't interpret that way! But make a short film or make an epic. Do what is right for the story.
Even being a batman fanboy, I haven't seen the film yet, I have no idea. It could be an hour too long, I don't know.