Wednesday, November 24, 2021 8:04:43 AM | (Age Not Specified)
Finally saw this and I'm happy to say that apart from a couple curious casting decisions, this is one remake that's very much on par with the original. I would be interested in seeing a sequel.
Sunday, November 21, 2021 12:45:30 PM | (Age Not Specified)
This is an amazing adaptation of (the first half of) an incredible (and incredibly complex) novel. The cinematography is gorgeous, the acting is (for the most part) great and the visual effects are good enough to be almost unnoticeable.
This movie doesn't spell everything out for you. There is a lot of foreshadowing, mystery, things left unresolved. If you aren't OK with that, then you should probably go see something else.
Sunday, November 21, 2021 9:00:47 AM | (Age Not Specified)
Awesome movie. Takes time to build its world. Easy to follow. A movie for grown ups with an attention span. This is not a robots/computers/aliens-type sci-fi. Should be seen on the biggest screen.
Sunday, November 21, 2021 2:10:04 AM | (Age Not Specified)
No one could have blamed Gurney for lopping off Paul's head several times throughout this movie. Here was a spoiled child who clearly thought his britches were bigger and more important than everyone else's.
Saturday, November 20, 2021 9:55:37 PM | (Age Not Specified)
After reading the negative reviews of this movie, my expectations were low. Much to my pleasure, many of the complaints were dispelled. The importance of the spice is clarified at the beginning of the movie, so maybe some were in the popcorn line too long and missed that. The acting is appropriate for the content. This isn’t supposed to be “Steel Magnolias”. There are only glimpses of the worms in this first installment, so we’ll have to see if they look computer generated in Dune II. I liked the movie, and it was good entertainment for an afternoon. I look forward to seeing the second one.
Saturday, November 20, 2021 12:49:04 AM | (Age Not Specified)
Since sequels to old movies seem to be everywhere these days, I was surprised they didn't just start with Herbert's second book instead of going the remake route. That said, this is a decent retelling with a fine cast for the most part.
