Cody James 1,525 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 So, the only thing that could have made this stunning film better, would be an extra 20 minutes of Ally and Jackson blooming in a relationship. I feel like it was rushed and we never saw the typical cute things that as a viewer can strengthen the desire for a happy ending. My saving grace is the Pre-Order coming out Tuesday. I pray there is a director’s cut or extended edition to include ITA and them on the rooftop writing songs... May Gaga be with us come Tuesday! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,380 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Hmm. Nope, don't agree. I totally believed their chemistry. What we really needed was a Diggin' My Grave scene Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miel 15,009 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I think what made their relationship work is that their romance was like a hurricane of a whirlwind. It was sudden and huge and glorious, which set the foundation for the rest of the film- for better and for worse. A huge aspect of their relationship(s) is codependency, and learning to grow from and beyond it. The sudden rush of their relationship works in that aspect, in my opinion. 3 points in and ready for more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlopSlurper 34,336 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, Didymus said: Hmm. Nope, don't agree. I totally believed their chemistry. What we really needed was a Diggin' My Grave scene and the Is That (An Oscar Winning Song)? scene Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody James 1,525 Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Within a short period of us seeing them together they got married, I just feel some scenes could have easily been added to extra adhesiveness 😭 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,380 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, FlopSlurper said: and the Is That (An Oscar Winning Song)? scene That even more, indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
That J 12,166 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I went back and forth on this honestly even the first time I saw the film. It felt rushed in a way but not in a bad way. So to me, I think it works fine as it is but I understand your point. To have added a few more scenes may have brought about a bit more depth but it could have also weighed it down too much. There is a very fine line there. I bought the relationship, felt the magic and also had a moment of clarity regarding why it felt sort of rushed. This is Hollywood, this is fame and even off stage it's a fast paced world to be in. When you meet Ally she is kinda bouncing down that road after throwing away the trash just kinda there. Yes she does her own thing but it's at regular life speed. So when she meets Jackson, it should click too fast. It should feel rushed because that's the kind of life he has been in for so long. So with that in mind, I think it's as it should be. The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doncho 27,241 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 The only thing that felt rushed to me was the wedding part. Like, we dont even know how much time they were together. But apart from that, all is good to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllusionLover 6,842 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Honestly I would like a Before I Cry scene. I love that song so much. 13 | this is my dancefloor i fought for, your voice is louder, it echoes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taide 5,789 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Ikr. They rushed many interesting parts but gave us the long ass rehab scene where Bradley was crying and gosh I've never wanted a scene to end so quick. It felt like 50 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody James 1,525 Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 1 minute ago, IllusionLover said: Honestly I would like a Before I Cry scene. I love that song so much. Me too 😭 I need a BIC and ITA scene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMonster 14,720 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I agree with your post. Totally loved the film but pacing, for me, was an issue. I think the reports alluding to this, before the film's release, were totally true. ASIB is a fantastic film - but it's pacing is all over the place. subtext / fantasy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio 23,538 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Nope, the movie was too long, i’d drop at least 10-15 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giskardsb 12,565 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Longer yes, but mostly to expand on Jacksons motivations and background into his depression to make that part of the story more believable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerdfacekillah 4,485 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 yeah when i watched it, it felt like somes scenes happened too fast but like @That J explained it, i get it now. omg guys i still havent listened the full bradley songs and before i cry If you don’t have any shadows, you’re not standing in the light. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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