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An in-depth critique reveals the various pressures that come with high-budget productions. The influence of established actors like Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman is discussed; their significant salaries ultimately inflate the overall cost of the film. This concept is further explored, noting how a movie marketed with immense financial backing carries with it an inherent expectation of quality that can lead to disillusionment if those expectations are not met.
The speakers articulate that the very label of "a bloated film" applies both to critics and the general public, turning them against such movies prematurely. They reminisce about films that were panned in their current timeline but are now appreciated with the passage of time, such as Waterworld.