Runtime confirmed by Fox: 92 minutes!

[Advanced Dark]

No, it's 2 hours 10 minutes and better than the second(which could have been much shorter IMO).

I liked Reloaded far more than part 3 which to me was not even in the same league as the first 2.

 

[Downhere]

The problem is we have the same company behind this film as the first and several other comic book films that people were disappointed with. Therefore all of that combined with a short runtime doesn't bode well.

 

[dark_b]

I liked Reloaded far more than part 3 which to me was not even in the same league as the first 2.

am i the only one who knows that realoaded and revolutions is one movie cut in two pieces?

 

[Doctor of Doom]

The problem is we have the same company behind this film as the first and several other comic book films that people were disappointed with. Therefore all of that combined with a short runtime doesn't bode well.

Reminds me of the old truth:

"If the Internet were to be believed then the following would be true:
A GOOD Fox movies suceeds in SPITE of Fox
A BAD one fails BECAUSE of Fox"

In other words, every bad FOX movie is blamed on the evil corporate machinations of FOX while with every good one it's claimed that it was totally the director and Fox had nothing to do with it.

 

[Retroman]

I liked Reloaded far more than part 3 which to me was not even in the same league as the first 2.

To each his own i guess.

The problem is we have the same company behind this film as the first and several other comic book films that people were disappointed with. Therefore all of that combined with a short runtime doesn't bode well.

Well said.

BTW for the fans of that franchise - Daddy Day Camp is 88 minutes.

 

[Carp Man]

According to the BBFC the runtime is 91min44sec!

Regards,
Maestro

Stop making it worse then it is. Now we have loss 16 seconds more. Before long it will be as long as a Bazooka Joe cartoon. OHHHHHHHHHHHHH did I just date myself. t:

 

[highguard]

According to the BBFC the runtime is 91min44sec!

Regards,
Maestro

This looks definitive guys

Look at the runtimes for the other recent movies, runtimes were spot on except for Shrek

Xmen The Last Stand

POTCAWE

Shrek3

Now I don't know what to make of this but Shrek was only 81 minutes I think but the site lists its run time (92m 39s) as being longer than FF2 (91m 44s).

So the 81 minutes for Shrek is probably without credits.

So the 92 minutes for FF2 is probably with credits and may be even shorter in actual length.

This is horendous news, a real buzz killer.

What is going on at Fox?

 

[Carp Man]

This looks definitive guys

Look at the runtimes for the other recent movies, runtimes were spot on except for Shrek

Xmen The Last Stand

POTCAWE

Shrek3

Now I don't know what to make of this but Shrek was only 81 minutes I think but the site lists its run time (92m 39s) as being longer than FF2 (91m 44s).

So the 81 minutes for Shrek is probably without credits.

So the 92 minutes for FF2 is probably with credits and may be even shorter in actual length.

This is horendous news, a real buzz killer.

What is going on at Fox?

The inmates are running the asylum. 98 minutes FF with trailers, and credits taken out. Was listed at 106. So if it is 92 minus 8 = 84 minutes.

 

[Retroman]

This looks definitive guys

It is, that's the british equivalent of the MPAA.So the movie is done and dusted now.

Look at the runtimes for the other recent movies, runtimes were spot on except for Shrek

Xmen The Last Stand

POTCAWE

Shrek3

Now I don't know what to make of this but Shrek was only 81 minutes I think but the site lists its run time (92m 39s) as being longer than FF2 (91m 44s).

So the 81 minutes for Shrek is probably without credits.

So the 92 minutes for FF2 is probably with credits and may be even shorter in actual length.

This is horendous news, a real buzz killer.

What is going on at Fox?

Wow, so Shrek 3 is actually longer than FF2.Well, slap me silly.

 

[Carp Man]

An hour and a half is fine by me. Honeslty guys wouldn't you rather have a highly polished very well made 92 minute film than a boring overbloated film that just has filler to extend it's runtime to make a few thousand militant fans happy. Longer running time does not always mean better, and 92 minutes doesn't mean it won't be an exciting fun entertaining ride. I'm sure a good action films has been made before that was 92 minutes or less. Jeez.

I'd rather be left wanting more than wanting to go home.

I agree with you. 92 minutes may be fine, if they leave the parts we have seen alone, but I have a felling the airport scenes will be gone. Johnny, Frankie development gone. The'll start with the wedding, the arivial of the Surfer, the helicopter, Johnny chasing the Surfer thru the tunnel, and action from there. If they leave enough of the non action stuff to give the movie a little flow, and continuity then fine, but if they put out a herky jerky film like last time, with plot holes big enough to drive an 18 wheeler thru, then ........................

 

[Advanced Dark]

I think the runtime is silly to whine about until you have seen the film. It might work fine for the film. Sure it might seem short compared to Grindhouse but hell if the story flows right and it's done well 92 minutes is cool by me. Would I like it longer...sure if the added minutes add to the story and don't bog it down like moments in X2. Now if the film seems over edited and chopped up then that's a problem. I doubt that is the case. They had a limited budget, they made a hour and a half movie but went balls out on it.

 

[Advanced Dark]

This is horendous news, a real buzz killer.

What is going on at Fox?

This is getting ridiculous now. Get over it.

 

[Retroman]

I agree with you. 92 minutes may be fine, if they leave the parts we have seen alone, but I have a felling the airport scenes will be gone. Johnny, Frankie development gone. The'll start with the wedding, the arivial of the Surfer, the helicopter, Johnny chasing the Surfer thru the tunnel, and action from there. If they leave enough of the non action stuff to give the movie a little flow, and continuity then fine, but if they put out a herky jerky film like last time, with plot holes big enough to drive an 18 wheeler thru, then ........................

A movie needs to have some breathing space, some character moments.

Quick question to those who've read the novel - Is 92 minutes long enough?

 

[Carp Man]

I think the runtime is silly to whine about until you have seen the film. It might work fine for the film. Sure it might seem short compared to Grindhouse but hell if the story flows right and it's done well 92 minutes is cool by me. Would I like it longer...sure if the added minutes add to the story and don't bog it down like moments in X2. Now if the film seems over edited and chopped up then that's a problem. I doubt that is the case. They had a limited budget, they made a hour and a half movie but went balls out on it.

I agree. If edited right, it could work very well. If it's just hacked to death like the 1st one..........

 

[Downhere]

If it's just hacked to death like the 1st one..........

Which is most likely what happened.

 

[Kelly]

A movie needs to have some breathing space, some character moments.

Quick question to those who've read the novel - Is 92 minutes long enough?

IMO, no


BUT......thats not to say that they can't put together a solid movie in that time frame.......my hope is that they do......*smiles*

 

[highguard]

I think I will have to step away from this a little bit, and find a way like LS to remain in denial as to what my mind is telling me,.....

that this movie may not have room to breathe.

I think that the philosophy for these movies at Fox is now crystal clear. They are not changing their mold no matter fan outcry.

They are double dipping and making money.

If the movie suffers greatly for this on June 15th I am holding Tim Story responsible. He had to put his foot down.

I know we will not hear from him until next year when the extended version is released but man this is on you buddy.

So this is what all those cuts in that meeting were about huh.

Man you should have put your foot down.

This does not look good.

Get over it AD?, ok man whatever you say bud, I am happy for you. That you seem oblivious to the possible implications for our enjoyment come June 15th.

 

[Advanced Dark]

^ It may or may not have room to breathe. Go see it. If it honestly feels like the story was rushed or too short and you didn't enjoy it because of that...there's lots of reason to complain then. I'm sure it'll be just fine and might feel a little fast and leave us wanting more. Maybe an extended DVD will come out and add 7 minutes and make someone happy somewhere on the planet. LOL

 

[Advanced Dark]

I remember a very short movie (Passenger 57) which worked quite well. I think that was under 80 minutes. Yeah it went fast but at the time...that was fun. One of the rare good Snipes movies without Blade.

 

[Kelly]

I think I will have to step away from this a little bit, and find a way like LS to remain in denial as to what my mind is telling me,.....

that this movie may not have room to breathe.

I think that the philosophy for these movies at Fox is now crystal clear. They are not changing their mold no matter fan outcry.

They are double dipping and making money.

If the movie suffers greatly for this on June 15th I am holding Tim Story responsible. He had to put his foot down.

I know we will not hear from him until next year when the extended version is released but man this is on you buddy.

So this is what all those cuts in that meeting were about huh.

Man you should have put your foot down.

This does not look good.

I agree.....as I said in the first forum, after the first movie..........first time I blame Fox.........second time I blame Story.......

BUT as I stated just above in this thread.....

My hope is that even with this time frame we get a good solid movie.........I would like to walk out of that theatre saying......great movie......and never once think about the time frame.....

 

[Downhere]

^ It may or may not have room to breathe. Go see it. If it honestly feels like the story was rushed or too short and you didn't enjoy it because of that...there's lots of reason to complain then. I'm sure it'll be just fine and might feel a little fast and leave us wanting more. Maybe an extended DVD will come out and add 7 minutes and make someone happy somewhere on the planet. LOL

To tell you the truth I wouldn't mind the runtime if Fox would for sure release an extended this year, not 2 years down the road. Look at what Sony is doing with Ghostrider, having the option of the extended cut or the theatrical cut. But since Fox loves a double dip, they will make us wait just like they have done with F4, which gets an additional 20 minutes which I'm sure is what will happen with part 2.

 

[Advanced Dark]

Hope for the best, dont' go in there with Titanic expectations and you might be pleasantly surprised. I think watching all of these trailers will spoil alot of the really cool moments of the film. I'm done watching them but it's probably too late. It would have been cool to see the FF switching powers for the first time on screen. Wish they would have saved that though it probably has attracted a larger audience by showing that.

 

[Retroman]

IMO, no


BUT......thats not to say that they can't put together a solid movie in that time frame.......my hope is that they do......*smiles*

Thanks. Deep in my heart i hope that's the case but my head says that we'll be whining about missed oppurtunities 5 months from now.

If the movie suffers greatly for this on June 15th I am holding Tim Story responsible. He had to put his foot down.

If a director like Ridley Scott can't get his own cut on the big screen(Kingdom of Heaven) do you really think someone like Tim Story can (with all due respect)?

 

[Advanced Dark]

To tell you the truth I wouldn't mind the runtime if Fox would for sure release an extended but this year, not 2 years down the road. Look at what Sony is doing with Ghostrider, having the option of the extended but or the theatrical cut. But since Fox loves a double dip, they will make us wait just like they have done with F4, which gets an additional 20 minutes which I'm sure is what will happen with part 2.

Or at least the extended as an option. Of course that doesnt' make finanical sense. You release the regular version first. If it sells well you make the diretors cut and wait for FF3 to use the new film as a marketing tool to sell the expanded FF2 DVD. It's all about the money. Best thing to do is just rent the regular version and then buy the extended one.

 

[Carp Man]

Ok. I know we have people on these boards who have insights into the behind the scenes of a movie studio. I have never gotten a clear answer to this question. Who says what stays, and what goes when they edit a movie ? Who is involved, and who makes the finial dicision ? Then we will know who to blame. Is it Avi ? Winters ? Story ? Fox ? Who ?