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Dune (1984)

41 Ratings: 2.1

A film by David Lynch

Even more than most of David Lynch's deliberately bizarre and idiosyncratic movies,Duneis a "love-it-or-hate-it" affair. An ambitious, epic, utterly mind-boggling--and, let's admit it, all-out weird--adaptation of Frank Herbert's … see full wiki

Tags: Movies, Science Fiction Movies

Cast: Linda Hunt, Virginia Madsen

Director: David Lynch

Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy

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review by FreeDom4. April 05, 2010

posted in Movie Hype

Odd film

I like Dune, but this David Lynch version of Dune (Extended Edition) is somewhat old and odd. It's probably too foreign and freaky for most audiences. It's not always faithful to the book, in the worst possible ways. In one infamous scene, Baron Harkonnen kills a boy-servant by pulling his heart plug. What does that add to the movie? I recommend Frank Herbert's Dune (Sci-Fi TV Miniseries) (Special Edition Director's Cut) (3-Disc DVD Set) over this version. The computer-generated … more

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Quick Tip by Scotman. March 30, 2010

posted in Forbidden Planet - Sci-Fi Books & Films!

A Quick Tip by Scotman

Decent but darker treatment of Frank Herbert's Dune. A remake is in the works! Must read the book first!

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review by Sheila. March 02, 2009

The Spice MUST FLOW!!! David Lynch's Dada-esque "DUNE"

The "Spice Melange" extends life and existence as people know it in the year 10191 AD. However, this precious spice is only available on one planet and that is planet Arrakis. Also known as DUNE. There are two families who want to gain control of spice production because the one who controls the spice, will, indeed, control the whole universe. The spice is mined on Arrakis but there are HUGE sand worms that try to guard it for themselves. Be careful of WORM SIGN! The … more

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review by Sheila. February 10, 2006

The Spice MUST FLOW!!! David Lynch's Dada-esque "DUNE" Finally Given A Respectable DVD Release

The "Spice Melange" extends life and existence as people know it in the year 10191 AD. However, this precious spice is only available on one planet and that is planet Arrakis. Also known as DUNE! There are two families who want to gain control of spice production because the one who controls the spice, will, indeed, control the whole universe! The spice is mined on Arrakis but there are HUGE sand worms that try to guard it for themselves. Be careful of WORM SIGN! The … more

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