On the latest episode of What Do You Wanna Watch? Ashley and Dylan were joined by Radio Watson’s Buddy Watson. With the positive reaction to the 4-hour Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Ashley asked what movies would be improved with more time. The crew shared worlds they wanted to spend more time in and films that could use extra explanations or character building.

Let us know your Top 3 Movies You Wish Were Longer in the comments below or on Twitter.

Dylan’s Top 3

3. Mid90s

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Directed by: Jonah Hill
Written by: Jonah Hill
Starring: Sunny Suljic, Lucas Hedges, Na-Kel Smith, Olan Prenatt, Gio Galicia, Ryder McLaughlin, Alexa Demie, Katherine Waterston

Synopsis: In 1990s Los Angeles, a 13-year-old spends his summer navigating between a troubled home life and a crew of new friends he meets at a skate shop.

Mid90s is 1hr 25 minutes… great as is. However, I definitely felt like I could easily use another 10–15 minutes — a couple more scenes throughout with the kids.

2. You Were Never Really Here

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Directed by: Lynne Ramsay
Screenplay by: Lynne Ramsay
Based on: You Were Never Really Here by Jonathan Ames
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Judith Roberts, Ekaterina Samsonov, John Doman, Alex Manette, Dante Pereira-Olson, Alessandro Nivola

Synopsis: A jaded, brutal enforcer attempts a rescue mission for a missing teenage girl, uncovering corruption and abuse of power.

My biggest criticism is that the ending rushes at you out of nowhere… It needed a few more scenes.

1. Fruitvale Station

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Directed by: Ryan Coogler
Written by: Ryan Coogler
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Kevin Durand, Chad Michael Murray, Ahna O’Reilly, Octavia Spencer

Synopsis: Flashbacks reveal the last day in Oscar Grant’s life as he spends New Year’s Eve with family and friends before a tragic altercation with police.

It’s shy of 90 minutes — I think it deserved more time with the character, his family and friends… a few more scenes to help you care even more.

Buddy’s Top 3

3. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

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Directed by: Edgar Wright
Screenplay by: Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright
Based on: Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O’Malley
Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Alison Pill, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman

Synopsis: Scott Pilgrim falls for Ramona Flowers, but must defeat her seven evil exes to win her heart.

How do you get through 7 evil exes in 112 minutes? So much cool side stuff from the graphic novels gets crammed — I want more Scott Pilgrim.

2. The Room

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Directed by: Tommy Wiseau
Written by: Tommy Wiseau
Starring: Tommy Wiseau, Juliette Danielle, Greg Sestero, Philip Haldiman, Carolyn Minnott

Synopsis: A melodramatic love triangle upends the life of a San Francisco banker.

I want the uncut scene — 20–30 more minutes. Let’s see how wacky this can get… more bizarre characters and garbage. Perfect for a crowd.

1. Jaws

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Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Screenplay by: Peter Benchley, Carl Gottlieb
Based on: Jaws by Peter Benchley
Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton

Synopsis: A police chief, marine scientist and fisherman hunt a monstrous great white terrorising Amity Island.

I want more shark — more terror, fear and pain. Give me the extended cut of Jaws.

Ashley’s Top 3

3. Raya and the Last Dragon

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Directed by: Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada
Screenplay by: Qui Nguyen, Adele Lim
Story by: Paul Briggs, Don Hall, Adele Lim, Carlos López Estrada, Kiel Murray, Qui Nguyen, John Ripa, Dean Wellins
Starring: Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Izaac Wang, Gemma Chan, Daniel Dae Kim, Benedict Wong, Sandra Oh, Thalia Tran, Lucille Soong, Alan Tudyk

Synopsis: In Kumandra, a lone warrior must track down the last dragon to stop the Druun and reunite a fractured land.

Such an interesting world we only explore for ~2h20. With more time, they could have been more specific with Southeast Asian cultural elements, not just set dressing.

2. Fantastic Four (2015)

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Directed by: Josh Trank
Screenplay by: Jeremy Slater, Simon Kinberg, Josh Trank
Based on: Fantastic Four by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby
Starring: Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell, Toby Kebbell, Reg E. Cathey, Tim Blake Nelson

Synopsis: Four young scientists gain powers after a failed teleportation experiment and must face a transformed former ally.

I liked the first part — nice build. Then it ramps up and ends so quickly. Flesh out that second half and it might have been passable — good enough to merit another shot.

1. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

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Directed by: J.J. Abrams
Screenplay by: J.J. Abrams, Chris Terrio
Story by: Derek Connolly, Colin Trevorrow, J.J. Abrams, Chris Terrio
Based on Characters by: George Lucas
Starring: Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall Gleeson, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong’o, Keri Russell, Joonas Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran, Ian McDiarmid, Billy Dee Williams

Synopsis: The return of Emperor Palpatine reignites the battle between the Resistance and the First Order as the Jedi-Sith conflict reaches its climax.

At 2h20 it still feels rushed — so many questions poorly answered. More screen time could have made for a more satisfying experience. Give us the cut that adds story.