Frank Herbert's Dune series is one of the landmarks in science fiction writing. Winner of virtually every major award within the genre it should be read by everyone even remotely interested in sci-fi and at least in my opinion everyone else as well.
Bringing the series to the screen has ... Read review
Children of Duneis the sequel to the Sci-Fi Channel'sFrank Herbert's Dune(2000), and ... more
surpasses that earlier mini-series in every way. The screenplay is again by John Harrison, who has combined Herbert's novelsDune MessiahandChildren of Duneinto three 8...
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The sand-blasted world of Arrakis has become green watered and fertile. Old Paul Atreides ... more
who led the desert Fremen to political and religious domination of the galaxy is gone. But for the children of Dune the very blossoming of their land contains the seeds of its own destruction. The altered climate is destroying the giant sandworms and this in turn is disastrous for the planet's economy. Leto and Ghanima Paul Atreides's twin children and his heirs can see possible solutions - but fanatics begin to challenge the rule of the all-powerful Atreides empire and more than economic disaster threatens ...
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It's been twelve years since Paul Maud'dib Atreides's (Alec Newman, Frank Herbert's Dune) ... more
desert-dwelling Freman Jihad spread out across the universe to exterminate all that remained of the Old Imperial armies-twelve years of war as all the known planets were colonized, one-by-one, under Maud'dib's rule. Out of this chaos, the House Atreides has emerged as a superpower of Dune-the arid planet, Arrakis. But its imperial government is not omnipotent. Its greatest enemy, the fallen Baron Harkonnen (Ian McNeice, A Christmas Carol), still strives to regain control of Dune, its mysterious life force, and everything it represents to the galactic order. ?A far more insidious threat is poised and ready to strike within the treacherous House Atreides. As Maud'dib's secret enemies grow in number, his only chance to protect the family's supreme reign is in his new twins, born of his concubine, Chani (Barbara Kodetova, Dune). Soon, the hope for Dune will be in the hands of his young son Leto, heir to a power unimaginable. It will be Leto's responsibility to demystify the legacy of his father, raze the old regime, and restore peace to the Empire. But the ultimate battle has yet to be waged, and the children of Atreides-the children of Dune-will find themselves trapped in an unpredictable future.
Production Year: 2007 - Science Fiction - Director: Francis Lawrence - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Dash Mihok, Will Smith, Salli Richardson, Willow Smith
Advantages: great source material, long overdue screen adaptation Disadvantages: complex for some
...the series: dune messiah and children of dune. During this period we see Paul Atreides' chikdren evolve into full adults and suffer the consequnces of their father's actions.
Made by the same people that filmed Dune for television a lot of the actors are familiar though oddly Steven Berkoff plays Stilgar, a slightly odd piece of casting to my mind. Happily, they appear to have had a substantially increased budget from the first outing ... ...cardboard like than previously.
The actors do a competent job given the sheer difficulty of the task they are undertaking and the direction is good without being outstanding. The decision to film both books in one is understandable but does lead to some omissions that leave the series feeling a touch jerky.
Being a huge Dune fan and consumer of anything remotely connected with the universe its difficult to be too impartial ... more
Frank Herbert's Dune series is one of the landmarks in science fiction writing. Winner of virtually every major award within the genre it should be read by everyone even remotely interested in sci-fi and at least in my opinion everyone else as well.
Bringing the series to the screen has presented considerable challenges due to the sheer size, scale and complexity of the source material. Since Herbert creates an entire universe replete with a political, economic and social system attempting to recreate that on screen is a serious undertaking.
This dvd mini series which has been shown on both hallmark and the sc-fi channel and covers the second and third books in the series: dune messiah and children of dune. During this period we see Paul Atreides' chikdren evolve into full adults and suffer the consequnces of their father's actions.
Made by the same people that filmed Dune for television a lot of the actors are familiar though oddly Steven Berkoff plays Stilgar, a slightly odd piece of casting to my mind. Happily, they appear to have had a substantially increased budget from the first outing resulting in some of sets and costumes actually appearing less cardboard like than previously.
The actors do a competent job given the sheer difficulty of the task they are undertaking and the direction is good without being outstanding. The decision to film both books in one is understandable but does lead to some omissions that leave the series feeling a touch jerky.
Being a huge Dune fan and consumer of anything remotely connected with the universe its difficult to be too impartial here. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Herbert's creation up on screen and would recommend this to anyone. However, since this is the second mini-series unless you are very familiar with the books I would suggest watching the first series prior to this one. Even then the person i viewed this with having not read the books was a little confused in places.
Advantages: Better script, directing, acting, cgi etc Disadvantages: You'll need to watch Dune first otherwise it'll be incomprihensible
...basically sets the scene for Children of Dune. I am a huge Herbert fan and I think both the mini series’ are a big success despite low budgeting. I read all the books before watching Dune and about a year later realized that this follow-on had been made. I have to admit I was very skeptical before watching, as the dune books get more and more complex as they go on and politics is a main feature in Children of Dune, it’d be harder to keep this film ... ...by Alia herself.) The children are the objects of many political plots, but Leto decides on a future only Ghanima and himself can imagine. He goes on his rampage across the desert leaving everyone, including Ghanima thinking he’s dead to find his golden path. He follows visions and dreams of his father to a forbidden skietch, Jackaruto where he’s captured and an attempt to kill him brings about the start of his golden path. Leto forsakes his chance ...
torranhippychick 18.05.2007 (20.08.2007)
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The sequel to Dune, based on the Frank Herbert books Dune Messiah and Children Of Dune. The House of Atreides rules Arrakis even as Baron Harkonnen attempts to regain control. Within the ruling house enemies also gather and hope for peace is left with Maud'dib's newly born twins.
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DVD
Studio(s)
WARNER VISION INTERNATIONAL; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date
22/09/2003
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
5046 67335 2
Barcode
5050466733528
Languages
Main Language
English
Technical information
Special Features
Making Of Documentary
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The sequel to Dune, based on the Frank Herbert books Dune Messiah and Children Of Dune. The House of Atreides rules Arrakis even as Baron Harkonnen attempts to regain control. Within the ruling house enemies also gather and hope for peace is left with Maud'dib's newly born twins.
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