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Even more than most of David Lynch's deliberately bizarre and idiosyncratic movies, Dune is a "love-it-or-hate-it" affair. An ambitious, epic, utterly mind-boggling--and, let's admit it, all-out weird--adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic science fiction novel, Dune remains one of the most controversial films in the director's exceedingly provocative career. The story (if Dune can be said to have just one story) is complex and convoluted in the epic tradition; it has something to do with political intrigue and a planet that is home to a precious spice and gigantic sand worms. Think Shakespeare's Henry IV with a dash of Tremors, and set in another galaxy. But despite plenty of strangely whispered voice-overs that explain the characters' thoughts (and endlessly detailed exposition), storytelling is not really among the film's strong points. There are, however, a lot of memorably fantastic/grotesque images, an extraordinary cast, and a soundtrack featuring Toto. I told you it was weird. Among the stars are Kyle MacLachlan, José Ferrer, Dean Stockwell, Brad Dourif, Sting, Kenneth McMillan, Patrick Stewart, Sean Young, and Linda Hunt. --Jim Emerson
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Harrison Koehli
TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
I have heard nothing but bad things about this film. Before seeing it I was under the impression that it was universally panned as a supreme failure. So, being somewhat susceptible to the influences of mass opinion, I avoided watching it. This, when David Lynch is my favorite filmmaker.
However, I finally decided to watch it with an inner thought of, "Well, can it really be THAT bad?" So I sat down to watch and from the first moments of Princess Irulan's narration was entranced. Sure, the movie is not perfect. The last third is rushed, and material had to be cut to get a reasonable length. But Lynch does NOT disappoint. The actors are great, the script is well-written, the look of the film is revolutionary, and the emotion of the book is transferred with Lynch's distinct subtlety and insight into human nature.
I honestly cannot see why this film gets so many bad reviews. It seems to me, which is typically the case, that most of these reviews are either from people who require a film adaptation to be a word-for-word interpretation of the book, or those who cannot identify with the depth of character and the complex subtext. To each her own.
However, I finally decided to watch it with an inner thought of, "Well, can it really be THAT bad?" So I sat down to watch and from the first moments of Princess Irulan's narration was entranced. Sure, the movie is not perfect. The last third is rushed, and material had to be cut to get a reasonable length. But Lynch does NOT disappoint. The actors are great, the script is well-written, the look of the film is revolutionary, and the emotion of the book is transferred with Lynch's distinct subtlety and insight into human nature.
I honestly cannot see why this film gets so many bad reviews. It seems to me, which is typically the case, that most of these reviews are either from people who require a film adaptation to be a word-for-word interpretation of the book, or those who cannot identify with the depth of character and the complex subtext. To each her own.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Peter McNicol
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
With this version on Blu-ray media, the movie looks absolutely magnificent and the sound is perfect.
A classic movie made so much better by the Blu-ray treatment!!
Lots of extras on BD-Live too.
A classic movie made so much better by the Blu-ray treatment!!
Lots of extras on BD-Live too.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By C. Helmers
Format:Blu-ray
For starters, it's a David Lynch film, and you can taste that in every frame. Secondly, but on par with its David Lynch-ness, this is an EPIC tale represented in epic proportions. The movie's IMDb rating is (at the time of reviewing) 6.5/10. My rating was 9/10 -- because I read the Dune series & love David Lynch films?
I purchased the film (in VHS, DVD & now on Blu-ray) for the amazing sets, costumes and frame-by-frame delicious visuals, and for Shadout Mapes and Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (and his doctor!).
Yes, a lot of the acting is now pretty cheesy and over dramatic, but for me, I would have paid the price of the film just for the mind blowing sets!
I purchased the film (in VHS, DVD & now on Blu-ray) for the amazing sets, costumes and frame-by-frame delicious visuals, and for Shadout Mapes and Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (and his doctor!).
Yes, a lot of the acting is now pretty cheesy and over dramatic, but for me, I would have paid the price of the film just for the mind blowing sets!
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Super Disappointed
I ordered this after my Dad confessing his love for the movie and that they never show the extended version on tv. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Loulou
5.0 out of 5 stars
when for a remake
enjoy seeing again dune,i read that hollywood his going for the remake,cant wait to see it with all the new fx,
Published 2 months ago by richard dufour
2.0 out of 5 stars
A disppointment
Was expecting an improved movie in the extended edition but the standard version is better and less muddled. Save your money.
Published 3 months ago by Parkyman
1.0 out of 5 stars
Why HD?
Unable to view the DVD. If the DVD were in the usual format, or even Blueray, I couls see it. But to purvchase a HD viewer for this one DVD isn't worth it . I'm sending it back!
Published 5 months ago by Raymond NN Charette
3.0 out of 5 stars
An epic that just doesn't cut it
Dune(released Dec/84),is an overly long and erratic tome that in the end fails to satisfy.It is chock full of stars like Jose Ferrer,Patrick Stewart,Linda Hunt,Kyle... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Robert Badgley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unique movie
Since I saw that movie on VHS several times when I was young, I needed to have it in my collection. I cannot be considered impartial. This is a one-of-kind SCI movie. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Finfinaud
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfect
fast on time in excellent shape and exactly what i wanted and was an excellent buy thank you for your quick and amazing service
Published 20 months ago by bryan m hickman
1.0 out of 5 stars
This is the Dune for Idiots version of Dune
This version of the film, Dune, is the over explained version. It honestly feels like just about any piece of the film that could be found was put back in. Read more
Published 21 months ago by A. Kydd
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dune - Awesomeness
The worm is the spice, and the spice is the worm. Nuff said. ~Paul A.
David Lynch takes on the impossible task of translating Dune from book to screen. Read more
David Lynch takes on the impossible task of translating Dune from book to screen. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Gurendaizā
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's fine. Different, but fine.
The David Lynch v. of Dune receives a lot of bad comments from the purists. Fact is that the book Dune would take a 20 hour movie to do it entire justice. Read more
Published on Jan 8 2011 by Brownie
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