The Run Time Length Thread

[Figs]

I know how you feel Figs. I was mildly optimistic about Wolverine, but as much as I love the character and the X-Men universe, other films are definitely higher on my must see list. Terminator, Transformers, Potter, Watchmen, Up, and then Wolverine make the list. I was hoping for that to change but the whole runtime issue is usually a sign of bad things for a film like this.

Yeah, I would still be pumped for this if they said the runtime was 2 hours.

I'm still going to see it, mainly for Jackman as Wolverine(obviously) and Liev as Sabretooth but I'm going in with really low expectations.

 

[Downhere]

I'm still going to see it, mainly for Jackman as Wolverine(obviously) and Liev as Sabretooth but I'm going in with really low expectations.

Same here, I love Jackman as Wolvie and Liev is a great actor, but other than that I'll go in with low expectations as well and if it turns out good, then great...but I'm not going to be all super excited for it. Not like with the other films I mentioned.

 

[sniktsnakt]

I feel the same way as you two. There's nothing that could keep me away from the midnight showing. I've been counting down for this movie when it was still in the "rumours" box. There'll be some good stuff, but it won't be the epic I was hoping/wishing for. There's no way, with only 1 1/2 hours to go on. It may still even be an "okay" movie, but the hopes for it being "really good" or even just "good" are starting to look rather dim.

 

[WeaponXProject]

Can anyone name a short Big Budget movie that they like? That scares me...I can't think of one.

 

[Figs]

Can anyone name a short Big Budget movie that they like? That scares me...I can't think of one.

Off the top of my head, no I can't think of one right now.

I just don't get it...when a film like TDK can make just about 1 billion and had a running time that was getting close to three fricken hours, why can't Fox/Rothman ever leave well enough alone.

The only thing that will change my opinion on things is if the director himself, Gavin Hood comes out and says that those cuts were his decision and he felt it hurt the film rather than helped it.

 

[WeaponXProject]

Off the top of my head, no I can't think of one right now.

Don't you think that is a bad sign? I think every shorter film I've seen I disliked unless it was a comedy.

But an action/comic book movie...how can it be under two hours?

 

[sniktsnakt]

^Honestly, I have no idea how it's going to work. 1 1/2 hours is "chick-flick" length, imo. Nothing but fluff.

 

[Andreth]

I can't think of one either, just those bad comedies, romantic and teen movies...
Oh god, this is too depressing

 

[Figs]

Don't you think that is a bad sign? I think every shorter film I've seen I disliked unless it was a comedy.

But an action/comic book movie...how can it be under two hours?

I agree, it's a very bad sign.

I understand that this isn't an X-men film and the main focus will be on one guy and all, but knowing that they are also going into his youth from Wolverine Origin you think that 90 minutes would be too short.

Is anyone out there that actually doesn't mind that they shortened the film? I'm curious as to how you would still be just as excited.

 

[Downhere]

Even if the story is about one guy, it shouldn't be that short if they are going into this person's history. Look at Batman Begins. A movie mostly about one guy with multiple villians. Similar to Wolverine in that aspect and was over 2 hours. I honestly couldn't see that movie less than two hours without seriously screwing it up. With Wolverine, you'd think they would want to go more Batman Begins than anything else.

 

[TNC9852002]

I just heard the interview where Lauren Shuler Donner says it's "way under two hours" and I'm very, very disappointed and angry!

Electrix posted this link on the Storm's thread.

http://www.widescreen-vision.de/aid..._ORIGINS-_WOLVERINE_-_Storm_not_in_the_movie/

I'm not worried about the running time and neither should anyone else unless they've seen the movie.

-TNC

 

[Andreth]

Well, good for you, but sadly I can't say the same

 

[Figs]

I'm not worried about the running time and neither should anyone else unless they've seen the movie.

-TNC

So you don't think at all that this could turn out somewhat like X-3? Meaning the scenes/pacing is incredibly rushed and they don't actually dwell much on human emotion.

TNC, I wish I was as easily pleased as you when it comes to films.

I used to be, but over the last 3-5 years my tastes started changing more and I started to actually become more critical of films. Not like a film snob mind you but just not accepting just anything I guess you could say.

I actually got rid of quite a few DVDs over the past few years because of it.

Maybe you aren't easily pleased either but I just don't see how you seem just as optimistic about this.

 

[Peter McCabe]

MAD MAX - 93 Minutes.

The Road Warrior - 94 Minutes.

First Blood - 94 Minutes.

Dirty Harry - 104 Minutes.

PAYBACK - 100 Minutes.

there is such a thing as a great action movie under 2 hours.

*personally, I wanted a 3 hour movie (The Deer Hunter, Apocalypse Now) but considering that Jackman's motivations for this film come from his childhood hero - MAD MAX, this can work.

 

[Saint]

Sigh. Ninety-minute Fox-style editing. I like long movies. Also, movies that have not been butchered by Fox-style editing.

 

[FaT_tONle]

For me, this is the first bad news that I've heard or read. Hearing the words "way under two hours" was like taking a punch to the gut. Didn't Iron Man or TDK teach these people anything?

LMAO at this run time report... Fox can **** it. This is the last straw for me... I won't be seeing this film in theatres.

 

[Peter McCabe]

LMAO at this run time report... Fox can **** it. This is the last straw for me... I won't be seeing this film in theatres.

that doesn't make any sense, man.

you dont even know what the original run time for the film was.

Gavin Hood's last movie was 122 minutes.

so far all we know is that this is less than 120 minutes, these "90 minute" comments are assumptions, same goes for all the "fox butchering the movie" editing comments.

Gavin Hood and Hugh Jackman may have wanted a 100 minute movie all along, and jackman's inspiration for wolverine is a character that starred in THREE 93-95 minute movies.

 

[Figs]

Peter, when they use the term "well under 2 hours", well under means ALOT.

So basically, there is an extremely high chance that it will be closer to 90 minutes then it will say...an hour and forty five minutes.

Yes I could very well be wrong but I'm basing this off the fact that Donner said "well under".

 

[FaT_tONle]

that doesn't make any sense, man.

you dont even know what the original run time for the film was.

Gavin Hood's last movie was 122 minutes.

so far all we know is that this is less than 120 minutes, these "90 minute" comments are assumptions, same goes for all the "fox butchering the movie" editing comments.

Gavin Hood and Hugh Jackman may have wanted a 100 minute movie all along, and jackman's inspiration for wolverine is a character that starred in THREE 93-95 minute movies.

Guess what... I bootlegged X-3. And I give all the credit to the many SHH posters that called out that film for what it was... a dud... they saw if for what is was... Fox bringing in Ratner... taking over the production... hiring pawn after pawn from Kinsberg to Penn... they were sick of it. And frankly... I am sick of it. It's not overblown... it's not fan boys *****ing for the sake of *****ing... it is what it is. It's EXACTLY what it is. They have continued to crap on their best franchise of the decade... the proof is in the pudding. I joined the Hype in spring of 06... X-3 was BY FAR my most anticipated film that summer. Had it not been for the Hype... I would have paid for it. I am sorry if that offends anyone. But there is nothing left to say on this matter. I want to see Hannah Montana own Wolverine... t:

 

[Peter McCabe]

Peter, when they use the term "well under 2 hours", well under means ALOT.

So basically, there is an extremely high chance that it will be closer to 90 minutes then it will say...an hour and forty five minutes.

Yes I could very well be wrong but I'm basing this off the fact that Donner said "well under".

Fair enough.

what I'm saying is that perhaps this was never meant to be well over 2 hours.

Jackman and Hood don't have a history with long films like TDK, so this isnt an apocalyptic sign for me.

there's a strong chance these guys wanted a 90 minute movie

I wanted a 3 hour movie

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

MAD MAX - 93 Minutes.

The Road Warrior - 94 Minutes.

First Blood - 94 Minutes.

Dirty Harry - 104 Minutes.

PAYBACK - 100 Minutes.

there is such a thing as a great action movie under 2 hours.

*personally, I wanted a 3 hour movie (The Deer Hunter, Apocalypse Now) but considering that Jackman's motivations for this film come from his childhood hero - MAD MAX, this can work.

Very good ponit, though, I was still hoping for over 2 hours.

 

[WeaponXProject]

MAD MAX - 93 Minutes.

The Road Warrior - 94 Minutes.

First Blood - 94 Minutes.

Dirty Harry - 104 Minutes.

PAYBACK - 100 Minutes.

there is such a thing as a great action movie under 2 hours.

*personally, I wanted a 3 hour movie (The Deer Hunter, Apocalypse Now) but considering that Jackman's motivations for this film come from his childhood hero - MAD MAX, this can work.

I like those movies. Maybe it's possible. That's good news but those are only 4 movies.

But none of those movies go into great detail of the characters background. And the character isn't a 150+ years old and the fanbase doesn't know who those characters are before the movie like they do with Wolverine. We know his background, his life to a certain extent.

 

[chaseter]

I don't think we have gotten official word as to how long this movie will be as I am sure they are still editing the film.

What would you think the run time for this movie should be? How long do you think it will be? I just hope it is at or near the 2 hour mark. I don't think they will go over 2 hours but I don't want a 90 minute flick like X3 was But with Fox, you know they will muck with the run time to get more showings in.

Welp...looks like I was right with my first post For those of you defending Fox...well I present to you exhibit A

 

[chaseter]

It seems like you just made the point for chaseter. One extra viewing per day per theater adds up. It would make sense to keep Wolverine to 90 minutes or under so the studio can maximize profits.

HAHA he did. Good catcht: My hopes were high for this film and now it has been shot down.

 

[Knives]

Fantastic, Another butchered Fox movie. Just like the first X-Men. And Daredevil, And both Fantastic Four movies, And X-Men 3. You know what, I REFUSE to award bad behavior by giving them my money. If I REALLY want to see this, I'll pay for another movie, and then sneak into this one. But no way am I giving Fox my money when they clearly dont give a **** about quality of the film, and just throw whatever crap they can on screen so they can make a cheap buck. Well here's one buck they arent going to get.