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A significant critique levied against Hollywood is that many recent movies are overly long and bogged down by endless sequences. Blockbusters like Avatar 3 have been criticized for their excessive runtime, which discourages multiple viewings and reduces overall profitability.
The theory goes that "bad movies are too long, good movies aren't long enough." The audience’s attention span and viewing habits favor concise, engaging films—yet studio executives often favor longer, more "epic" projects in pursuit of prestige, which may backfire financially.