Who watched it? Did you see the original? How do you think the new one stacks up against the old one?

I watched it last night and it's the best movie I've seen in quite a while. I loved it! And was pretty sure it was going to suck.

After reading the Dune series way back when, I was excited as hell when they announced the release of the Dune movie. I was hugely disappointed. So I was all set to be let down once again. No such thing. It was fantastic.

Queued up to watch this afternoon if I get off work or in the morning while I won't be disturbed. Am really looking forward to seeing it.

huh. I will watch it now that you said that. The first Dune was disappointing to say the least.

Even the settings and the cinematography were boring

This one is 2 parts? so this is just the first "new" one?

The original crammed everything into one film

(10-22-2021 01:41 PM)snowtiger Wrote:  huh. I will watch it now that you said that. The first Dune was disappointing to say the least.

Even the settings and the cinematography was boring

This is a high quality production in almost every aspect. I may be over-reacting because I am such a huge fan of the book series but I don't think so.

(10-22-2021 01:46 PM)poppaslaw Wrote:  This one is 2 parts? so this is just the first "new" one?

The original crammed everything into one film

That's one of the things I like about this one. They cover a lot in 2.5 hours but they didn't try to cover it all.

Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert were 'Special Consultants' on the movie, and said this one would blow the old one away. They, of course, have been writing all the sequels and prequels. KJA is a great guy, and I'm very happy to hear the movie is good.

(10-22-2021 09:35 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert were 'Special Consultants' on the movie, and said this one would blow the old one away. They, of course, have been writing all the sequels and prequels. KJA is a great guy, and I'm very happy to hear the movie is good.

It did not disappoint at all. I guess I'm going to have to reread the series.

I’m not a fan of Dune, but I thought this was pretty good.

My only complaint was it ended when it started getting good

Anyone know how long until part two?

(10-23-2021 06:59 PM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  

(10-22-2021 09:35 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert were 'Special Consultants' on the movie, and said this one would blow the old one away. They, of course, have been writing all the sequels and prequels. KJA is a great guy, and I'm very happy to hear the movie is good.

It did not disappoint at all. I guess I'm going to have to reread the series.

The first series is still a mess.

Huge Dune fan. I plan to sit down in the theater this week.

(10-23-2021 08:33 PM)BandwagonJumper Wrote:  I’m not a fan of Dune, but I thought this was pretty good.

My only complaint was it ended when it started getting good

Anyone know how long until part two?

already in progress.

(10-24-2021 07:45 AM)cmt Wrote:  Huge Dune fan. I plan to sit down in the theater this week.

I saw it at home but plan to see it at the theater.

I know nothing about the books - just what I saw with the first one, which was a joke.
Watched this one last night and thought it was REALLY good.
At least as good as any of the recent Star Wars series.
The ending was a bit unsatisfying though - and I understand it was "Part 1".

The sleeper has awakened

(10-25-2021 05:10 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  I know nothing about the books - just what I saw with the first one, which was a joke.
Watched this one last night and thought it was REALLY good.
At least as good as any of the recent Star Wars series.
The ending was a bit unsatisfying though - and I understand it was "Part 1".

I endured Dune and got halfway through Dune Messiah before quitting. The sequels and prequels are a different matter.