Since first entering the Dune universe I hav read every book available to date, watched both mini-series and played every game I could get my hands on... It still doesn't compare to the actual awe I feltwatching this film properly for the first time.
Ok, it doesn't stick that closely to the original story (unlike the later adaptation by the sci-fi channel) and the earlier DVD edition had an odd green tone but this is IT, the reason I am now obsesive about that universe and that planet.
The film is like one of the new LOTR inspired epics, a little stodgy and tough to get into, kind of like the books, if you don't have patience and you don't like this kind of thing don't watch it. If you do then it is a deffinate must, its as memorable as any film I've seen (after the first viewing I had already memorised the opening speech) and more memorable than most.
Although the storyline wavers from the books it is still engrossing. Unfortunately the film does suffer from 80's effects syndrome but when combined with the score this really doesn't matter. The casting is perfect, a little to perfect as the characters looked exactly like their descriptions in the book, and I'm not entirely sure they were all chosen for their acting skills.
The special features aren't hugely exciting and there seems no particular reason to own the special edition apart from the insert book and lack of green fuzz covering the screen as in its original DVD release.
Its definately worth a watch, but don't spend money on it unless you know you like it.
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Outstanding
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Good
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Excellent
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