[It had been a rather short experience, he could agree with that much.]

You could say it didn't overstay its welcome.

[It was still daylight, even, when they exit the theater, his eyes blinking as they adjust to the comparatively brighter outside.]

It wasn't terrible. I've seen far worse. I'd even claim that its length is to its credit... when you can accomplish what you set out to in a short piece, extending it for the sake of it does you no favors.

[That all probably counted as some sort of praise. He's still mulling it over, at least, rather than immediately discounting the event.]

And what did you make of it? Not too disappointed with your choice, I hope.