5 Varying Lengths Of Story-telling In Film

2. The Standalone

shawshankredemption There is an obvious reason why films a part of a series are often the most successful. People like what is familiar. A film franchise garners so much interest because of the success of the previous entry. And it€™s always fun seeing characters we grow to care about go around for another film. It€™s often a win, win for both the film industry and for audiences. However, some of the great films stand alone as single pieces of art. These are films left untouched, something becoming a rarity. Some films need a franchise. Some films are given sequels for the sake of it. And some films are left alone, to great appraisal. Notable films, both by Chris Nolan, are €˜Inception€™ and €˜The Prestige€™. In no way do these films scream for sequels and it makes them so powerful and unique. Another notable one is Martin Scorsese€™s €˜The Departed€™. What these films have in common is a strong, contained story told in one sitting. For that, it has great re-watch potential and value. Telling a complete story in one two hour film is a talent, and when done right provide some of the greatest tales we will be given the opportunity of experiencing. €˜The Hurt Locker€™, €˜The Shawshank Redemption€™, again are movies that standout as singular viewing experiences, and they benefit from it. None of the films named deserve or need a sequel, because to do so would be an insult to the original work. Absolutely everything is put into these stories, and it shows. Sometimes it€™s better to leave a piece of art alone.
 
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