Frank Herbert's Dune (Sci-Fi TV Miniseries) (Special Edition Director's Cut) (3-Disc DVD Set)
starring: William Hurt, Alec Newman, Saskia Reeves, James Watson (IV), Jan Vlasák
directed by: John Harrison
directed by: John Harrison
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Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0012236125297
Format: Anamorphic, Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Director's Cut, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Artisan Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Artisan Home Entertainment
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: Artisan Home Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 11, 2002
Running Time: 295 minutes
Sales Rank: 1818
Studio: Artisan Home Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: December 03, 2000
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
It's a mixed blessing, but Frank Herbert's Dune goes a long way toward satisfying science fiction purists who scoffed at David Lynch's previous attempt to adapt Herbert's epic narrative. Ironically, director John Harrison's 288-minute TV miniseries (broadcast on the Sci-Fi Channel in December 2000) offers its own share of strengths and weaknesses, which, in retrospect, emphasize the quality of Lynch's film while treating Herbert's novel with more comprehensive authority. Debate will continue as to which film is better; Lynch's extensive use of internal monologue now seems like a challenge well met, and Harrison's more conventional approach is better equipped to convey the epic scope of Herbert's interplanetary political intrigue.
This much is certain: this Dune is a sumptuous treat for the eyes, with sets and costumes that were conceived with no apparent limits of budget or creativity. In terms of architecture alone, this is one of the most impressive films in science fiction history. And although the special effects fall short of feature-film quality, writer-director Harrison (who rose from an extensive background in TV) admirably tames the sprawling narrative that pits the opposing houses of Atreides and Harkonnen in a struggle to control the lucrative market for the spice melange. This is as accurate as any Dune adaptation is likely to get (i.e., there's no need for another attempt), and even then, it can be tricky to keep track of who's doing what to whom. Unfortunately, the film's biggest flaws are the casting of a nearly comatose William Hurt as Duke Leto, and a wooden Alec Newman as the messiah-to-be, Paul Atreides. These are regrettable shortcomings, but this Dune remains altogether respectable. That Frank Herbert would be impressed is perhaps the biggest compliment one can pay. --Jeff Shannon
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- Nicely DoneWhile this version is still a bit campy like the original Dune movie it also covers more of the material ... Read More
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- An excellent science fiction class.Dune is an accurate re-telling of the original story written by Frank Herbert. In some ways, it is more accurate ... Read More
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- brilliantI bought this dvd for my husband he thought it was brilliant! He is a real big fan of DUNE.
He had read the ... Read More
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- Good movieShipping was fast. Got this to replace a vhs. Lots of extra footage. What else can I say.
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- Makes an excellent set of coasters.The "Dune" miniseries was absolutely, irredeemably horrible. I'm actually proud of myself that I made it through all ... Read More
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