Dune (DVD, 2002, 3-Disc Set; Special Edition Director's Cut)

Other reviews of the "Dune" Sci-Fi Chanel miniseries have abused its actors, story and direction. Those partial to the David Lynch version called "blasphemy" while purists bemoaned the miniseries' changes to the story. Nonetheless, this version of "Dune" is likely the best adaption we're going to get.

With the miniseries format, the filmmakers had more room and time to explore the book's concepts than did the 136-minute David Lynch debacle. Viewers get a true glimpse into the culture of Arakkis, thanks to the filmmakers' immense attention to detail (watch the making-of feature and you'll see what I mean). Meanwhile, the film's talent is all expertly cast, even if the ensemble is comprised of unknown Brits and Czechs, with the exception of William Hurt.

For a made-for-TV miniseries, "Dune"s production value does not betray the film's bargain price tag. On the contrary, many shots of the sandworms are excellently rendered while the desert landscapes prove much more effective as matte paintings than they would have as CGI. Yes, there are some points where the viewer is aware that he or she is watching a made-for-TV production; but these moments are far and few between.

"Dune" is such a vast novel that fans will never get a truly faithful adaptation, unless perhaps if the material is made into a trilogy of studio films for each of the book's three sections. But as this seems unlikely, the "Dune" miniseries is a good balance for both newcomers and purists.

Boy oh boy, Frank Herbert did a fanstastic job with the book. The movie is not as fantastic as the book. However, this specific DVD is very good. It has plenty of substance, plot and a wide variety of characters. If you are looking for a decent movie with a good storyline behind it, there is none other than Dune. It truly takes you to a different movie style. I highly suggest you read the book though before you watch this movie. This is a
sci-fi based movie. If you watch this movie, don't expect to be watching Bambi. Expect to be watching a serious movie with a complex structure. I give this movie a lot of praise for its effort to maintain the original book structure.

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I have always liked the original. Sci-Fi channel released this mini-series some years ago and broadcast it on television for almost a week. Unfortunately, I had to work most nights of the airing. I was super busy with college and work. I had forgotten it was out there. My boss had given me a Blockbuster Gift Card and I found this movie and decided I'd like to view it all the way through. I was hooked. It is an amazing story with unbelievable special effects. This movie drives something in me. I'd like to go an conquer a planet. I highly recommend this movie to anyone that enjoys science fiction and excellent an excellent story with wars, romance, deception and everything imaginable it is in this movie. I had to buy it. Blockbuster was charging $19.99 for it. I said no way. Instead I bought it on Ebay.. :O) Also picked up Children of Dune as well a wonderful continuance to the Dune story.

A fairly accurate telling of Hurbert's classic novel. Much better the the theatrically released film from the 80's. It's not complete, but if it were, it would have be 15 hours long at least! I enjoyed it greatly and recommend it highly to any and all science fiction fans wether they read the book or not.

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I enjoyed watching the movie but, it wasn't the dune that I rememberd .The packaing was very well done.

I LOVE THE MOVIE BECAUSE IT FOLLWED THE BOOK.THE ACTING WAS EXCELLENT.THE ACTIOM WAS OUTSTANDING. I SAW THE OTHER DUNE MOVIE. THIS WAS A MUCH BETTER MOVIE ALL AROUND.

This is an excellent adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune. Sci fi really hit the mark on this one, staying faithful to the book, yet delivering a great movie.

Interesting adaptation of Frank Herberts Classic. In that it was originally shown as a mini-series on German Television, one gets far more time for character development than one did in David Lynch's version flawed 1984 opus. However while the 2002 version has time on it's hands it does not have great acting nor a budget equal to it's length. As a result you see more and learn more but you get less than you did with the Lynch version. Still I enjoyed it and the 3 disc set, while long on time is quite short on extra's, however you must understand it was a TV production never meant for our eyes and ears so for what it is, it's better than average.

Dave Macks

Movie was okay but not like the original. It lasted longer and it had newer fighting scenes in it but you cant beat the first one

This is a fantastic version of Dune. Very true to the book as opposed
to the David Lynch version. Ian McNeice as Baron Harkonnen is brilliant.
Even at 3 DVDs length, I wished it were longer.

Great classic sci-fi. Just a cool movie with great character studies in it. It shows the power of religion, and how easily it can be manipulated for the common man who is unwilling to question either its origins or veracity. Very modern themes.

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This is an excellent movie portraying Frank Herbert's Dune. Can any movie do the book justice? I don't think so, but this movie comes close. It is long and has a deep intricate plot. I would suggest reading the book first so that you can pick up on the sublties in the movie.

Excellent condition of the DVD, but the case was a little more worn then I anticipated. AS a director's cut, it had a lot more graphic detail that I didn't necessarily care for. I would have liked a better description of the differences. Quick shipping.

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The movie goes along the same path as the book, a little slow and plodding but that was Frank Herberts style. I enjoyed both the book and the movie but I'm a patient person

Boy oh boy, Frank Herbert did a fanstastic job with the book. The movie is not as fantastic as the book. However, this specific DVD is very good. It has plenty of substance, plot and a wide variety of characters. If you are looking for a decent movie with a good storyline behind it, there is none other than Dune. It truly takes you to a different movie style. I highly suggest you read the book though before you watch this movie. This is a
sci-fi based movie. If you watch this movie, don't expect to be watching Bambi. Expect to be watching a serious movie with a complex structure. I give this movie a lot of praise for its effort to maintain the original book structure.

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Good movie, good flick, good show. Not as good as the first one, but still good. Movie is in two parts as well. So you need to get the second part.