What can you say about a classic sci-fi by mr Frank Herbert I read all the books in this masterpiece so watching the film was well not so much a let down but more like a compressed verion of the books, But the film was for its time 1984 very good the usual dino d laurentis stamp on it a few rough edges now and again on some of the special effects david lynch the director did a great job. Basically the film is about paul a profit whom the fremin help to power all set in a futuristic world dont be put of by the religous undertones this is an excellent story what spoilt it for me was having sting play a roll in it as im not a keen sting fan but he suited the Harkonan roll well,Sean young was as gorgeous as ever i have only seen here looking better in bladerunner,Kyle MacLachlan played paul to a tee the supporting cast are faultless franchesca anis an actress i use to dribble about when i was young is radiant i could go on for ever oh yes and everett mcgill sneaks in as stilgar. So if you want an easy watch this is the film for you if your a sci-fi buff but if you got the time and some spare cash buy the books there are about eight i think and the spines joint together to make a scene from the world of Dune. ElagRead full review
A fabulous Christmas gift
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Stops every now and then at the start but Then it’s ok
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Brilliant original version of sci-fi film. Fantastic- with a stellar cast.
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I decided to buy this movie after losing a lot of my movies in a break-up, and wanting to replace them fairly cheaply. I've always enjoyed Dune as a stand apart from the series of books, as I think any comparison between the two takes away from both. I the mvie The Atreides family are moivng to a new planet (arrakis otherwise known as dune)which has just been vacated by their arch enemies the Harkonens. If it looks like a trap and sounds like a trap why walk into it? But of course they do. Turns out the harkonens have roped the emporer into their plot to destroy the atreides and they nearly succeed. But Paul son of Duke Leto escapes with his mother and manages to be rescued by the indigenous people of Dune. Paul then uses a blend of technology and magic taught to him by his mother to form an elite fighting force to destroy the harkonens and the emporer. Oh and to make it rain. Its never rained on Dune. The acting in the movie is great and the number of big name stars is fairly impressive. Its one of those classic movies you will enjoyed watching over and over. The only disappointment i have ever had with this movie is its not the full 4 hour version. but I can't find it anywhere! This is a movie that you will love if you enjoyed star wars or star trek and will possibly enjoy even if you didn't. But don't take my word for it, go and watch it yourself....Read full review
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