In 2025, audience acceptance of slow-paced movies remains mixed. Arthouse fans embrace contemplative films like Familiar Touch and Nickel Boys for their emotional depth and character focus, but mainstream viewers often criticize them as "boring" due to shorter attention spans and preference for fast-paced blockbusters like F1: The Movie. Slow cinema's long takes and minimal narratives appeal to niche audiences seeking reflective experiences, yet face challenges in a market dominated by action and spectacle. Social media amplifies varied reactions, with younger viewers favoring quick content. Critically acclaimed slow films still gain traction at festivals. www.theconversation.com[](https://theconversation.com/slow-cinema-what-it-is-and-why-its-on-a-fast-track-to-the-mainstream-in-a-frenetic-world-114769) (http://www.theconversation.com[](https://theconversation.com/slow-cinema-what-it-is-and-why-its-on-a-fast-track-to-the-mainstream-in-a-frenetic-world-114769))