Chindie Posted July 4, 2012 Author VT Supporter Share Posted July 4, 2012 Depends on the film I think. A lot of block buster/churned out bean counting/kids stuff is edited down to a 'sellable' length and they're filmed with that in mind. Others are trimmed to that length after the fact (I suspect this happened with Prometheus, it was too long so the studio leant on the production to be cut back - the end result being a bit of a mess). Nolan with this I think will have been told 'Don't come back with a 4 hour film, but within reason, do what you like', simply because he's made so much money for Warner Bros they don't care, and this film will rake in money no matter what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 4, 2012 Moderator Share Posted July 4, 2012 'Don't come back with a 4 hour film' Sounds about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briggaman Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Depends on the film I think. A lot of block buster/churned out bean counting/kids stuff is edited down to a 'sellable' length and they're filmed with that in mind. Others are trimmed to that length after the fact (I suspect this happened with Prometheus, it was too long so the studio leant on the production to be cut back - the end result being a bit of a mess). Nolan with this I think will have been told 'Don't come back with a 4 hour film, but within reason, do what you like', simply because he's made so much money for Warner Bros they don't care, and this film will rake in money no matter what. This. You can also tell the length at the script stage and they sometimes cut things down that early in development. There have to be contraints as every extra bit of footage that is shot eats up time and budget. With a lesser budget things are much more controlled than with a bigger budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 OT, but I notice you have the most recent post in the film thread briggaman and I'm going to assume that's because you've seen Spider-Man. You haven't put anything spoilery in there have you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 5, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 5, 2012 OT, but I notice you have the most recent post in the film thread briggaman and I'm going to assume that's because you've seen Spider-Man. You haven't put anything spoilery in there have you? As someone who wouldn't go to see Spiderman if you paid me, I've read his post (and the subsequent one about Spiderman) on your behalf, and I am pleased to inform you that it is Spoiler free (unless the name of the villain is a spoiler. In which case, it is not spoiler free) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Thank you very much Mr. Stevo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 5, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 5, 2012 I live to serve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 You'd have lost less face using Harry Potter :oops: not that i watch twilight just using it as an example. trailer looks fantastic though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 6, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 6, 2012 As someone who wouldn't go to see Spiderman if you paid me... After saying that, turns out I am probably going on Sunday now. Said I'd go to the cinema with my housemate and that's all he wants to see so I gave in. BUt only because it will give me a chance to sample "The Giant Screen" before The Dark Knight, and hopefully convince him that we need to books some tickets for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 You'd have lost less face using Harry Potter :oops: not that i watch twilight just using it as an example. trailer looks fantastic though Which trailer? TDKR or Twilight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted July 6, 2012 Author VT Supporter Share Posted July 6, 2012 Right - this got it's first press screenings tonight. 2 things - it got a standing ovation and all reactions so far are basically saying 'Blown Away' (the little known sequel to Gone with the Wind...). Secondly - Spoilers are flying like really bad people everywhere - forums/twitter/youtube especially is/are going to be rife, so if you want to stay in the dark, do not go anywhere near anything TDKR related on those sorta sites. There are some spoiler free impressions, and they can be summed up with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Right - this got it's first press screenings tonight. 2 things - it got a standing ovation and all reactions so far are basically saying 'Blown Away' (the little known sequel to Gone with the Wind...). Secondly - Spoilers are flying like really bad people everywhere - forums/twitter/youtube especially is/are going to be rife, so if you want to stay in the dark, do not go anywhere near anything TDKR related on those sorta sites. There are some spoiler free impressions, and they can be summed up with this Damn you Chindie, you've just made 14 days seem a year longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 :shock: at the reviews In a good way. 19/7 can't come soon enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briggaman Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 It's bound to be a classic. I'm not reading any reviews for fear of little spoilers or for fear that I will pick up on parts that I wouldn't otherwise mind. I'm going in fresh off the trailers, with high expectations that I know will be met. In Nolan I trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I haven't really read any reviews tbh, just excerpts, for fear of running into spoilers. Drats, 19/7 is a Thursday - I'll probably have to wait till the 21st to give it a watch. If it's anywhere near as good as they're saying, I'll probably end up giving it another 2 or 3 watches in the theatres, just like I did with TDK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briggaman Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I've booked the Friday off work for this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I get the results for the most important exams I've taken the day this comes out - could be an epic day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I get the results for the most important exams I've taken the day this comes out - could be an epic day! Good luck mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Literally jumping up and down in anticipation of this - need to book the tickets asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted July 8, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 8, 2012 Literally? You're actually jumping up and down at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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