Many of these live-action remakes, such as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King, for example, (unlike their cartoony originals for unknown reasons) tend to have their runtimes needlessly extended by an additional 20-minute minimum, extending most of their films' runtimes to between 100-125 minutes as opposed to their animated originals' standard runtimes of between 65-80 minutes, hence making these films drag on for way too long to where it could come off as boring to some audiences.
Explanation
The statement regarding Disney's live-action remakes extending runtimes compared to their animated originals is mostly accurate but requires nuance. Indeed, these remakes often have runtimes that are significantly longer than their animated counterpoints. For example, the animated version of 'Beauty and the Beast' runs for about 84 minutes, while the live-action version is 129 minutes. Similarly, the animated 'The Lion King' runs for approximately 88 minutes, while the live-action remake is about 118 minutes. This trend is not universal across all remakes but is reflective of the majority. The claim that these films 'drag on' is subjective; while some viewers may feel the extended runtimes contribute to a sense of drag or boredom, others may appreciate the additional content and character development. Critics have noted flaws in several live-action adaptations, often pointing to issues beyond just runtime, like emotional impact and fidelity to the original stories. Thus, while the extended runtimes are factual, the assertion that it universally leads to boredom is an opinion and not an established fact.
Key Points
- Live-action versions of Disney classics often have runtimes significantly longer than original animated films, typically by over 20 minutes.
- The longer runtimes are a trend, but opinions vary on whether they contribute to the films dragging or enhance storytelling.
- The subjective nature of enjoyment means that while some audiences might find longer films boring, others may appreciate the additional depth.
