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Running Time
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Alfred Hitchcock's Rope is best known for, among other reasons, being the first feature-length movie to take place in real time and seemingly in one take. Director Josh Becker, admittedly inspired by Rope, took the idea one step further, shooting his film in location rather than on a soundstage and by making the segment breaks far more subtle than Hitchcock's. Bruce Campbell as Carl, over the course of a scant 70 minutes, is released from prison and immediately begins executing a seemingly flawless heist planned during his stay in prison. With an entirely linear plot unfolding in real-time, Running Time shows the plan disentigrate and how Chuck deals with his cohorts, the police, and a former flame. The production of Running Time was meticulously planned and brilliantly executed, and although it's not without flaws, it's a refreshing, different, and very entertaining film that I recommend.
Video: The full-frame video isn't particularly impressive, as there is occasional grain and quite a bit of dust and various other imperfections. Though these minor problems were distracting at times, overall the video quality is good enough to make for a pleasurable viewing experience.
Audio: As a movie very driven by dialogue, I wasn't expecting too much from the mono soundtrack, but I found it pleasant enough. There's very little music in the film and not much need for surround effects or significant subwoofer activity. Perfectly serviceable.
Extras: The most notable supplement is the commentary track with director Josh Becker and Bruce Campbell. I've always preferred commentaries with multiple people conversing and joking back and forth, and though Running Time's doesn't rank as a particular favorite track, I enjoyed it. Hearing some of the technical details of such a different style of production was interesting, although Josh Becker's voice was a little annoying at times...very reminiscent of the drunks in the Bill Brasky sketches on Saturday Night Live. It's certainly worth a listen and makes the disc more worth recommending as a purchase. The only other extra is a rather boring trailer that gives absolutely no indication what the movie is about at all.
Conclusion: I was quite enthusiastic about Running Time after my first time, but it seemed less interesting the second time through, as if the novelty had worn off. I'd very highly recommend it as a rental and recommend it as a purchase at the right price. Bruce Campbell fans, the rabid lot they are, will not be disappointed.
Video: The full-frame video isn't particularly impressive, as there is occasional grain and quite a bit of dust and various other imperfections. Though these minor problems were distracting at times, overall the video quality is good enough to make for a pleasurable viewing experience.
Audio: As a movie very driven by dialogue, I wasn't expecting too much from the mono soundtrack, but I found it pleasant enough. There's very little music in the film and not much need for surround effects or significant subwoofer activity. Perfectly serviceable.
Extras: The most notable supplement is the commentary track with director Josh Becker and Bruce Campbell. I've always preferred commentaries with multiple people conversing and joking back and forth, and though Running Time's doesn't rank as a particular favorite track, I enjoyed it. Hearing some of the technical details of such a different style of production was interesting, although Josh Becker's voice was a little annoying at times...very reminiscent of the drunks in the Bill Brasky sketches on Saturday Night Live. It's certainly worth a listen and makes the disc more worth recommending as a purchase. The only other extra is a rather boring trailer that gives absolutely no indication what the movie is about at all.
Conclusion: I was quite enthusiastic about Running Time after my first time, but it seemed less interesting the second time through, as if the novelty had worn off. I'd very highly recommend it as a rental and recommend it as a purchase at the right price. Bruce Campbell fans, the rabid lot they are, will not be disappointed.
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