Dune [1984 film]

I like all 3 of the Dune movies, each has their differences and details that I appreciate. However, the Baron Harkonnen here is my least favorite depiction of the character, he's just weird and gross and nasty (in a way that's not good)

Also, WTF is up with that cat, there was no cat in the novels. That was some damn weird shit, lol.

This is the three-hour tv version of Lynch's 'Dune', which he withdrew his name from (hence the traditional Hollywood house name of 'Alan Smithee'), mainly because of the clunking 30-minute backstory narrative bolted onto the front end of the production, told using almost laughable artwork in the manner of a 1960s children's tv programme. This is unfortunate, because this version does restore footage cropped from the theatrical release, including a lot of Patrick Stewart's portrayal of Gurney Halleck. Sadly, this version is transferred from a tv aspect ratio print; it is to be hoped that the original negative survives, so that in future a proper "Director's Cut" of Lynch's film can be assembled. In the meantime, completists will have to show more put up with this release's shortcomings to see the missing footage. show less

2024 movie #121. 1984. I saw this once, during its original theatrical release. I remember it being very confusing. My wife, who hadn't read the book was completely baffled. It hasn't gotten better with age.

A good try even if the end is trivial

MOGU | PH-13 | In the distant year of 10191, all the planets of the known Universe are under the control of Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV and the most important commodity in the Universe is a substance called the spice "MELANGE" which is said to have the power of extending life, expanding the consciousness and even to "fold space" ; being able to travel to any distance without physically moving. This spice "MELANGE" is said to only be produced in the desert planet of Arrakis, where the FREMEN people have the prophecy of a man who will lead them to true freedom. This "desert planet"of Arrakis is also known as DUNE. A secret report of the space "GUILD" talks about some circumstances and plans that could jeopardize the production of "SPICE" show more with four planets involved: ARRAKIS, CALADAN, GIEDI PRIME and KAITAIN, a world at least visually very alike to Earth and house of the Emperor of the known Universe. The "GUILD" sends a third stage navigator to KAITAIN to ask details from the Emperor and to demand him the killing of young Paul Atreides, son of the Duke Leto Atreides of CALADAN. show less

Unlike traditional sci-fi, Dune is filled with warring political factions, socioeconomic studies, comparative religions, and just a dash of crazy. The story tells of the House Atreides, whose patriarch, Leto I, is sent to the desert planet Arrakis (also known as "Dune"), to handle spice operations there. This isn't because the emperor wants the Atreides house to be rewarded by having direct access to the universe's greatest mind altering substance (which, turns out, is giant worm poo). In actuality, he just wants the Harkonnens (the fat, red-headed step children of the Empire) to overtake the Atreides, and, well, kill them, as the emperor clearly sees them as a threat to his throne. David Lynch's movie is supposed to be an extravagant show more failure, as per fans of the book , who generally didn't like it. Now I see that it's the "the world's best-selling science fiction novel"! I liked the film OK. Not enough to care too much about the sequels in 2021 + TV series. None of the characters were particularly likable, most importantly the main character & his mother. They are basically haughty and aloof & "not so good¨ but believably human in their feelings / thoughts / actions.¨ Anyway it's hard to relate to the "chosen one" thing,or to an actual messiah. But it's good sci-fi show less