If you thought it was that bad, why did you finish watching it? Are you a masochist?
I think he could have been aided by a strong editor. That being said, a man that has a multi-billion dollar franchise under his belt does whatever he wants to do film wise. He could get a three hour documentary on watching grass grow green lighted. Sadly, I would probably pay to see it just because he would probably make it interesting. It would certainly be beautiful to look at.
I was with friends— the sort of friends I would stick with through times of great trouble or disaster.
Sticking with them through a movie I wasn’t enjoying was, by contrast, a piece of cake.