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Features • PAL In Theaters : 14 December, 1984 DVD Release : 20 February, 2007 |
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Dune-Der Wustenplanet [Region 2] description 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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| ♥♥♥♥♥ | Starting Point for the Gigantic Space Saga |
| Frank Herbert's Dune series is a lot more than the origianl story for 1984 David Lynch film. 2-hour theatrical version is a nice starting point if you are not that deep sci-fi fans. Now you can have the extended version or 3-volume TV movie version with different cast of characters.
What the movie connoisseirs must not overlook in this film is not the basic line of story which cannot be complete but the artworks, music and excellent works of acting done by the super British actors. TOTO also did the brilliant score music adding some rock vibe to the background music when the sandworms move. Artworks also are stellar blending well with modern gadget and classic European decor. Sting as an actor did brilliant acting and the last duel scene is a must-see part. Verdict: An entertaining adaptation of Frank Herbert's huge saga. Rating: 88 out of 100 Recommended for: Casual movie fans, TOTO and Sting fans. |
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