I absolutely understand why this is one of the biggest films in history. I totally see people being blown away by how big and epic and exciting this was for 1959. For the most part, I agree too. Some of the scenes are really crazy that they were made to look that good at the time. The scope is just huge.
But I can't help but view it under modern comparison either. I love a good long epic, but this still feels incredibly long. As important as the last hour is in terms of theme, I'd have been happy to see it end after the horse race. Certainly watch this at some point if you've never seen it though. This is important to film history.
Shout by saundrewBlockedParent2015-11-06T04:40:55Z
I absolutely understand why this is one of the biggest films in history. I totally see people being blown away by how big and epic and exciting this was for 1959. For the most part, I agree too. Some of the scenes are really crazy that they were made to look that good at the time. The scope is just huge.
But I can't help but view it under modern comparison either. I love a good long epic, but this still feels incredibly long. As important as the last hour is in terms of theme, I'd have been happy to see it end after the horse race. Certainly watch this at some point if you've never seen it though. This is important to film history.
Don't worry, there is an intermission.