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Add some spice to your collection...ha. ha.

Advantages: Stunning landscapes and buildings, and the worms are great
Disadvantages: Confusing.

...who must have a definitive Dune collection, but in my opinion, it doesn't add that much to the film. In general, I would recommend this film to anyone feeling nostalgic for old sci-fi epics, and to anyone who thinks that films such as the Chronicles of Riddick are better in comparison to the greats. Oh, and watch out for the insane flying baron. ...

chuff88 17.11.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Dune (Special TV Edition) (DVD)

Ok I'm biased

Advantages: An awesome epic
Disadvantages: can be a little dull

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 ...
...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 ...

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Review of Dune (Special Edition) (DVD)

Ambitious.. but baffling..

Advantages: Visually stunning
Disadvantages: Puzzling to the uninitiated, horrible soundtrack at times.

Dune (1984) Directed by David Lynch Starring: Kyle McClaughlin, Jose Ferrer, Kenneth MacMillan, Jurgen Prochnow 137 minutes Extras: Trailer and stills. Not much to write home about. 'Dune' is David Lynch's third feature, released at the end of 1984. It is based on the book, unsurprisingly also called 'Dune' written by Frank Herbert. Epic in span and scape, the Dune series spans several thousand years of history - it stands with The Lord of The ...
...is traversed, so whoever controls Dune will make a lot of money. However, this is all a double cross, the Baron will be able to reoccupy Arrakis and bump Duke Leto off. The Emperor will lose a popular potential rival and the Baron will be victorious over his bitter foe. Win-win there. However the main thrust of the story is the development of the Dukes son, Paul. Will he avenge his fallen father? More importantly, is he the saviour that Dune is waiting ...

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Review of Dune (DVD)

Old Spice

Advantages: Epic Sci-Fi spectacular
Disadvantages: Poorly received, some naff special effects

...transform Frank Herbert's epic novel Dune into a movie. This grandiose movie looks as epic as Star Wars, but has something dirtier, menacing and almost sadomasochistic about it. Set in the year 10991 Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV (Jose Ferrer) feels threatened; one of his servant races (Atreides) is developing a power that can cripple simply by vocal ability. Choosing not to trust House Atreides he sends them to the planet Arrakis to mine for a rare ...
...first thing you notice about Dune is the way it looks, there is something very Russian about its design, not just in its uniform but in its impressive structures and settings. The House Atreides are the most traditionally dressed of all the races you encounter during the movie their uniforms all black, with coloured lapels and sashes to register their importance amongst their legion of soldiers; varying levels of the Atreides also have some very ...

sghawken 29.10.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Dune (Special Edition) (DVD)

Sometimes, Ignorance is bliss

Advantages: clever thriller, good story, well acted
Disadvantages: bit depressing?

Dont misunderstand my review title, this is a cracking film. You can nearly always say that about Nicolas Cage films, but this one really is! The premise is simple. There are many disasters happening on earth, for some reason, aliens decide to warn mankind about the upcoming disasters by "whispering" them to a little girl in the 1950's. Unfortuneately, that girl does nothing with the information other than write it down on a bit of paper and allow ...
...capsule. The capsule is dug up in the current day and discovered by Nicolas Cage's character. He soon discovers the code in the series of numbers written on the page and works out that the code tells of impending disasters, when they will happen, how many will die and the location. The story continues on along this path, with a worrying fortelling of the end of days. We don't know what will happen right until the end. I wont ruin it for you either, ...

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