Dune - David Lynch

sbfw, I don't know what b-movies you're comparing Dune to, but I'd like to see them, because they're probably pretty kick-ass, like Dune.

YOU SUCK!

although i loved the book and the video games (1 and 2) i have to say that the movie was terrible.
very cheesy and b-movie like.
i know it was hindered by technology (or lack thereof) during the times, but stil. i was surprised that lynch had directed it as i expect more from him

I totally agree! Maybe it had alot more to do with the fact it came from a time when some of the greatest movies EVER made were being made. If you look at the best picture Oscar nominees from the seventies its amazing how many were soooo good. by the way semper fi!!

I read the book long before I saw the movie and thoroughly enjoyed the movie, maybe more so because I had read the book. Sian Phillips, for gods sake and Sting and Francesca Annis. What the hell does anybody want in a movie? I thought it was a fine piece of work and was totally shocked when I found out it was considered a failure. I thought it was on a par with 2001 in its own Dune-quirky way.

I would really like to see this movie laid out on a DVD, the tv 4 hour version, the other longer version out now, and the theatrical cut, with another disc of deleted scenes. Its all there, just because its not Blade Runner doesn't mean it shouldn't be seen.

"He died a thousand deaths." Huh?? What the hell is Jennifer Lynch talking about? It's as if this movie was toxic to David! What the hell? How sensitive can a director be? How about a remake, David? A sequel? Show us your stuff! Stop hiding in the shadows!

Where's this from?
Narration by Leonard Nimoy and Jonathan Ross?

While inaccurate for the most part, I like the Lynch movie because it feels so alien. It takes you to a different time and place. It's how I imagine people from 8,000 years ago would view us.

And now there is talk of a new "Dune" movie...

I truly liked D. Lynch's work on this version plus Herbert himself gave it a "thumbs up". The over 5 hours extended film is very close to the novel. The SciFi edition didn't compare...

You're totally right. They're abusing cgi nowadays. I'm sure although he would use them far more wisely than any present director. I remember a book released along with the movie, where Lynch comments some effects that was problematic and had to pull them out the movie, I think he wouldn't have any problem with those effects with present technology, of course not used in excess