"Dune" movies
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40248)
United States
March 10, 2023 12:23am CST
One of my most favorite movies is 1984's "Dune" as directed by David Lynch.
"Dune" is a sci-fi story set in the future, where space/time travel is possible thanks to this substance called "spice" which is only found on one planet. And the many royal houses all over the universe are fighting for control of the planet.
There is a mini-series, produced in 2000 by the SciFi channel which wasn't bad either, and a sequel mini series that goes farther into the original series of novels... but my main complaint about those is their casting for the main role of lead character Paul Atredies - he's downright unlikable.
I was naturally excited when in 2021 there was a new version out, but to be honest I found it slow moving and confusing. Ah, sometimes the first one of something is best.
Any "Dune" fans out there?
Photo found online
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14 responses
@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
10 Mar 23
I started the first book way back when and found it too slow for my tastes so didn't bother watching the movie or television adaptation.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
15 Mar 23
I found the book hard to connect with, too.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
15 Mar 23
@FayeHazel Most books spark my imagination while I'm reading them. Dune left me cold. *shrug*
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
15 Mar 23
@DaddyEvil It seemed kinda clinical to me, harsh....
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@yanzalong (18984)
• Indonesia
10 Mar 23
I haven't watched it yet.I'd be a fan if I'd watched it.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32507)
• Calgary, Alberta
10 Mar 23
I will renew my HBO Max once part 2 is available.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32507)
• Calgary, Alberta
15 Mar 23
@FayeHazel I will subscribe to hbo max again once part 2 is available. I cannot afford to subscribe to all platforms at the same time.
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
15 Mar 23
I got HBO just to watch the first one, I know what you mean :-)
@Ronrybs (17854)
• London, England
10 Mar 23
Not rally a fan. I enjoyed the Lynch film, but it felt incomplete and now I know it was radically cut down. The latest film is a bit long for my taste, with long lingering shots. The director did the same thing in the bladerunner sequel
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@Ronrybs (17854)
• London, England
17 Mar 23
@FayeHazel The one I prefer is the Director's cut... I think!
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@Ronrybs (17854)
• London, England
25 Mar 23
@FayeHazel Pretty much... or does it?
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
15 Mar 23
Oh yes, The "Bladerunner" sequel seemed long, too. Loved the original though, how about you?
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@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
10 Mar 23
Dune
Oh yes
The original was good, great even
The mini series not so much
The 2021 gig, no, we didn't like it either
But
This year will see the sequel to the 2021 film
I can't wait
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
15 Mar 23
Ah I'm with you there. I look forward to the story of Dune continuing.
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
24 Mar 23
I have never heard of it but I recognize the actor that is the largest on the poster.
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
15 Mar 23
"I must not fear"... ah yes, there is a great deal of psychology in the movie. Do you like sci fi?
@RebeccasFarm (86732)
• United States
10 Mar 23
I am not sure if I had ever seen one. I may have as I know my son is well into it.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
15 Mar 23
I found the books hard to connect with, but the 1980s movie is a favorite of mine :-)
@1creekgirl (40497)
• United States
10 Mar 23
I haven't seen that series. A lot of times, sequels aren't as good.
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@arunima25 (85265)
• Bangalore, India
10 Mar 23
I am not a big fan of sci fi series and movies. But have watched quite a few of them and found them entertaining. I am sorry that even the latest version was not upto your expectations.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
15 Mar 23
Ah I can understand that. Sometimes they call Sci-Fi a space western
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