We all know how amazing long takes are, but what are their limitations? Let's explore elements of the long take to see how they work and maybe see what makes them not work. Movies in order of appearance: The Player (1992) Touch of Evil (1958) Goodfellas (1990) Gravity (2013) Birdman (2014) Rope (1948) The Birth of a Nation (1915) 12 Angry Men (1957) The Revenant (2015) There Will Be Blood (2007) The Godfather (1972) Children of Men (2006)