- Actors: William Hurt, Alec Newman, Ian McNeice, Saskia Reeves
- Format: Dolby, PAL, Colour, Widescreen
- Language English
- Region: All Regions
- Number of discs: 3
- Studio: Umbrella Entertainment
- Run Time: 292 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0044LNJG8
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 68,559 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Frank Herbert's highly acclaimed 1974 sci-fi novel Dune, first adapted by David Lynch in 1984, is stunningly realised in this 4 hour miniseries produced by the Sci-Fi Channel in 2000. A richly satisfying vision of the distant future, it stars William Hurt stars as Duke Leto Atreides, charged to rule the desolate planet Arrakis, the universes only source of Melange, a spice that enhances mental performance and makes interstellar travel possible. With stunning cinematography, Dune has the look and feel of a theatrical release.
Special Features: The Making of Dune - The Filmmaker's vision & The Production Story. Stills Gallery. Trailer.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I like this version, it has a lot going for it - the extra time allows a lot more depth than the film. It is not perfect, however, I did not particularly like the portrayal of Paul as a spoiled brat, perhaps it's just not how I read the book, but it felt like an unnecessary deviation. Some people have also complained about the production values - obvious sets and etc. That is certainly true, but as far as I'm concerned they did the best with what they had and made good use of it. If you're looking for a high-budget all special effects bonanza you're wasting your time. If you're looking for a (fairly but not totally) faithful account of the book Dune, then by all means watch it. However, for completeness watch the film as well - both have their strong/weak points and it is well worthwhile (if you're a fan) to take the time to explore both versions.
So to sum up:
Plus points
More story than the film (because it's longer), decent acting (mostly), fairly faithful to the book, different pronunciations (no idea which is right), the serialised nature of it means you can sit and watch some without watching all at once (the full version is around 6 hours).
Minus points
Some costuming issues (the Sardaukar look like chefs imo), some obvious sets/special effects, perhaps too long for the casual viewer (or sci-fi widow/widower), Paul's a bit too much of a brat.
So to sum up:
Plus points
More story than the film (because it's longer), decent acting (mostly), fairly faithful to the book, different pronunciations (no idea which is right), the serialised nature of it means you can sit and watch some without watching all at once (the full version is around 6 hours).
Minus points
Some costuming issues (the Sardaukar look like chefs imo), some obvious sets/special effects, perhaps too long for the casual viewer (or sci-fi widow/widower), Paul's a bit too much of a brat.
Love this version, good acting and not as much cutting as the David Lynch film. Follows the book quite well, yet stills pays homage to Lynches version.
0 of 3 people found the following review helpful
What have they done? The are major elements of the story that have been rewritten, and not very well rewritten at that. They only serve to make you think 'why the hell have they changed that?' Because I can see no reason why.
The transfers are very bad too...the ammount of noise is ridiculous and seriously gets in the way of watching.
The transfers are very bad too...the ammount of noise is ridiculous and seriously gets in the way of watching.
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