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Brad Russ · 11-27-2003, 02:20 AM

I remember awhile back, someone posted about the longest movies you've ever seen, so I thought I'd ask the opposite. I remember watching one movie a few years back that was like 20 minutes long, but it wasn't a theatrical release, it was an actual short film, so I guess that doesn't count. The shortest movie I recall watching that was shown Nationwide and in theatres, was an Independant film I saw recently called Tadpole, starring John Ritter. It was a really good movie, but it was only 78 minutes long. It would have been even better if it were longer. There are a few other movies I remember seeing that were in the 70 minute range, but I can't think of what films they were. Anyway, What are the shortest films you guys have ever seen?

Janice · 11-27-2003, 02:36 AM

Offhand, only one movie comes to mind. Phone Booth clocked in at 80 minutes, and those were very taut, suspenseful minutes.

There's only so much you can do with a guy in a phone booth, but they kept it interesting. Colin Farrell did a terrific job.

Ewan's My Man · 11-28-2003, 01:05 AM

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Originally posted by mdntrider7
I remember awhile back, someone posted about the longest movies you've ever seen, so I thought I'd ask the opposite. I remember watching one movie a few years back that was like 20 minutes long, but it wasn't a theatrical release, it was an actual short film, so I guess that doesn't count. The shortest movie I recall watching that was shown Nationwide and in theatres, was an Independant film I saw recently called Tadpole, starring John Ritter. It was a really good movie, but it was only 78 minutes long. It would have been even better if it were longer. There are a few other movies I remember seeing that were in the 70 minute range, but I can't think of what films they were. Anyway, What are the shortest films you guys have ever seen?

i watched that...i couldn't finish it...it was a WEIRD movie...the camera looked like it was a regular house camera...it was odd...

i remember reading on the box that it was short, even tho i turned it off after like...30 minutes...

another one is orange county, that movie was just really short...and i didn't even like it that much

also, most animated movies are pretty short.

Brad Russ · 11-28-2003, 05:36 AM

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Originally posted by Ewan's My Man
i watched that...i couldn't finish it...it was a WEIRD movie...the camera looked like it was a regular house camera...it was odd...

i remember reading on the box that it was short, even tho i turned it off after like...30 minutes...

another one is orange county, that movie was just really short...and i didn't even like it that much

also, most animated movies are pretty short.

Yeah I noticed the bad camera angles, and shakiness all throughout the movie too. Especially during the scene where John Ritter's character, and his son are walking through the marketplace. That was some of the most shaky camera work Iv'e ever seen in a movie! The director of the film even talks about the bad camera work on the commentary part of the DVD, and says he cringes when he watches it, and wishes he could reshoot much of the film. But since they were on a budget, he had to move quickly, and never got the chance to reshoot. The whole film seemed very amateur, which was kind of why I liked it so much. It made the film more real to me. As far as you thinking it was weird goes, I think it's more of a guy movie then a girl movie. For some reason, most girls I know didn't like this film, while most guys I know did.

Rickenbacker · 11-28-2003, 09:56 PM

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. It's a short, black & white film (less than an hour) from the early 60s that was aired as a special episode of The Twilight Zone. It's one of those films that make you think & appreciate life on a whole new level.
Highly recommended viewing.

TJL · 11-28-2003, 10:03 PM

I can understand an animated movie clocking in at an hour and fifteen or twenty minutes, but there is no reason for a live action movie to come in at under 90 minutes.

Jenya · 11-28-2003, 10:49 PM

I think most IMAX movies are no more than 30 minutes long, unless it was one of those theatrical releases reformated to IMAX (like Beauty And The Beast for example).

11-27-2003, 02:20 AM	#1
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Shortest movies you've ever seen I remember awhile back, someone posted about the longest movies you've ever seen, so I thought I'd ask the opposite. I remember watching one movie a few years back that was like 20 minutes long, but it wasn't a theatrical release, it was an actual short film, so I guess that doesn't count. The shortest movie I recall watching that was shown Nationwide and in theatres, was an Independant film I saw recently called Tadpole, starring John Ritter. It was a really good movie, but it was only 78 minutes long. It would have been even better if it were longer. There are a few other movies I remember seeing that were in the 70 minute range, but I can't think of what films they were. Anyway, What are the shortest films you guys have ever seen?
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11-27-2003, 02:36 AM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Offhand, only one movie comes to mind. Phone Booth clocked in at 80 minutes, and those were very taut, suspenseful minutes. There's only so much you can do with a guy in a phone booth, but they kept it interesting. Colin Farrell did a terrific job.

11-28-2003, 09:56 PM	#5
Rickenbacker Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 15, 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 507	An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. It's a short, black & white film (less than an hour) from the early 60s that was aired as a special episode of The Twilight Zone. It's one of those films that make you think & appreciate life on a whole new level. Highly recommended viewing.

11-28-2003, 10:49 PM	#7
Jenya Supervisor Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: Canmore, Alberta Posts: 3,359	I think most IMAX movies are no more than 30 minutes long, unless it was one of those theatrical releases reformated to IMAX (like Beauty And The Beast for example).