DVD Review: Dune (1984) vs. "Frank Herbert's Dune" (2000)
I have done a review of a current DVD release, now I'm going to do a review of two DVDs that have been out for a while. Today I will be comparing the 1984 Theatrical release of the classic novel "Dune" to the 2000 TV Mini-Series "Frank Herbert's Dune" that aired on the Sci-Fi channel
First off, let me say that I know I'm not the first one to do this kind of review. I have seen people posting about this for years. I finally decided to put my thoughts about it into writing and The Old Country Corner was a good place to post it.
I remember the first time I watched "Dune" when I was a kid. I found it exciting and decided to watch it again when I was older. This movie has to be one of the most confusing films ever produced. The mindless inner thoughts of the main character and the jumping from one scene to another was nuts. The only saving grace of this film was Patrick Stewart as Gurney Halleck. The weapons the Fremen used in the film were laughable also. What would happen if they sneezed with one of those weapons on their side? They'd probably blow their foot off. I think the best way to enjoy this film is if you were drunk and/or stoned. At least then you'd think it was cool.
"Frank Herbert's Dune" however, is more closely related to the classic novel. I have been listening to the unabridged audiobook and I am right in assuming this. The actors they got to star in this version were better suited as well. You can really tell they took their time reading the script and treated the entire story with the respect it deserves. Granted, the effects aren't as polished as they could've been but that's not a major issue in my opinion. Too many movies rely on effects anymore and it was nice to see s film driven by story.
Sci-Fi channel made another Mini-Series called "Children of Dune" which was made from the next 2 books after "Dune" called "Dune Messiah" and "Children of Dune". I found this one to be too reliant on effects as well as trying to cram in as much from both books as possible. I sold my copies of these Mini-Series but I'm thinking of getting another copy of "Frank Herbert's Dune".
As a not-so-wise man once said "Have a nice day!"
First off, let me say that I know I'm not the first one to do this kind of review. I have seen people posting about this for years. I finally decided to put my thoughts about it into writing and The Old Country Corner was a good place to post it.
I remember the first time I watched "Dune" when I was a kid. I found it exciting and decided to watch it again when I was older. This movie has to be one of the most confusing films ever produced. The mindless inner thoughts of the main character and the jumping from one scene to another was nuts. The only saving grace of this film was Patrick Stewart as Gurney Halleck. The weapons the Fremen used in the film were laughable also. What would happen if they sneezed with one of those weapons on their side? They'd probably blow their foot off. I think the best way to enjoy this film is if you were drunk and/or stoned. At least then you'd think it was cool.
"Frank Herbert's Dune" however, is more closely related to the classic novel. I have been listening to the unabridged audiobook and I am right in assuming this. The actors they got to star in this version were better suited as well. You can really tell they took their time reading the script and treated the entire story with the respect it deserves. Granted, the effects aren't as polished as they could've been but that's not a major issue in my opinion. Too many movies rely on effects anymore and it was nice to see s film driven by story.
Sci-Fi channel made another Mini-Series called "Children of Dune" which was made from the next 2 books after "Dune" called "Dune Messiah" and "Children of Dune". I found this one to be too reliant on effects as well as trying to cram in as much from both books as possible. I sold my copies of these Mini-Series but I'm thinking of getting another copy of "Frank Herbert's Dune".
As a not-so-wise man once said "Have a nice day!"
posted by Wade Wallenstein at 9/08/2006 08:35:00 AM
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