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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0012236117681
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Live / Artisan
Manufacturer: Live / Artisan
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Live / Artisan
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 23, 2001
Running Time: 265 minutes
Sales Rank: 67606
Studio: Live / Artisan
Theatrical Release Date: December 03, 2000
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It's a mixed blessing, but Frank Herbert's Dune goes a long way toward satisfying science fiction purists who scoffed at David Lynch's previous attempt to adapt Herbert's epic narrative. Ironically, director John Harrison's 288-minute TV miniseries (broadcast on the Sci-Fi Channel in December 2000) offers its own share of strengths and weaknesses, which, in retrospect, emphasize the quality of Lynch's film while treating Herbert's novel with more comprehensive authority. Debate will continue as to which film is better; Lynch's extensive use of internal monologue now seems like a challenge well met, and Harrison's more conventional approach is better equipped to convey the epic scope of Herbert's interplanetary political intrigue.
This much is certain: this Dune is a sumptuous treat for the eyes, with sets and costumes that were conceived with no apparent limits of budget or creativity. In terms of architecture alone, this is one of the most impressive films in science fiction history. And although the special effects fall short of feature-film quality, writer-director Harrison (who rose from an extensive background in TV) admirably tames the sprawling narrative that pits the opposing houses of Atreides and Harkonnen in a struggle to control the lucrative market for the spice melange. This is as accurate as any Dune adaptation is likely to get (i.e., there's no need for another attempt), and even then, it can be tricky to keep track of who's doing what to whom. Unfortunately, the film's biggest flaws are the casting of a nearly comatose William Hurt as Duke Leto, and a wooden Alec Newman as the messiah-to-be, Paul Atreides. These are regrettable shortcomings, but this Dune remains altogether respectable. That Frank Herbert would be impressed is perhaps the biggest compliment one can pay. --Jeff Shannon
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In many ways, this version of Dune is more faithful to the original source material than the David Lynch film, but ultimately it conveys less of the essence of Frank Herbert's epic science-fiction masterpiece.
This version of Dune is a noble effort, but budgetary constraints and some questionable casting decisions diminish it's overall quality. Specifically, the actors portraying the Baron Harkonnen, Princess Irulan and Lady Jessica are all well-chosen and play their roles well. On the ... Read More
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How about some acting. Looks like they spent the entire budget on stupid costumes. Don't waste your time on this one.
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The Sci Fi Channel started out ambitious,and its faithful re-creation of Frank Herbert's "Dune" was one of its first projects. They decided to be truer to the plot, show every single incident, making the series accessible to people unfamiliar with Frank Herbert's science fiction magnum opus.
Sadly,"Dune" is a mixed blessing,at best. It keeps many of the original details intact- Lady Jessica is Duke Leto's concubine,not his wife, he regrets not marrying her, the relationship between Paul ... Read More
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The price for this movie made me go "hmmm". I thought it was a joke or that the movie was so badly scratched that it would never be capable of playing again, but ,alas, this movie was in great condition as was the packaging and the integrity of the seller. Well sold!
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I love this series. I cannot say enough good things about it. This series was pretty accurate compared to the novel, but slightly long -- But, you could not expect this series to be shorter considering the details in the novel. Without the vital details -- this series would of SUCKED! Kudo's for this series. The only thing that upset me was they stopped the series. I WANT MORE- DARN -IT!
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