Dune = Horrible Movie

[Cy's Taxi]

The movie doesn't really do the story justice. The book is where it's at.

[isugcs]

I watched about 10 minutes of the Lynch version. Couldn't do it. Maybe I will try again later sometime.

That's what I SHOULD have done.

[Bipolarcy]

So I'm watching Dune, a movie of supposed critical acclaim, and i'm utterly confused/dissappointed. Anyone seen this thing? It's terrible. On a side note, I'm watching Dune on Netflix via PS3. This functionality is great in practice, but without shows that are worth watching (they don't stream all movies), it's not a compelling value, aside from The Office.

I haven't read any of the other responses, but Dune was roundly panned by the critics and often finds a place in everyone's list of worst movies.

It's the book that was critically acclaimed.

[weeb2k1]

Haven't seen Dune so I can't comment on that, however, as far as Netflix streaming is concerned, there are a lot of good movies and tv shows available to watch, you just need to be willing to think outside the box to find some great hidden gems. Take advantage of the suggestions to discover new shows and movies that you might not have otherwise considered. We've managed to find a bunch of new shows, some of which I would consider amongst my favorite shows and movies.

[TRZA]

This is one of the best movies with sci-fi warriors riding sandworms with Toto and the cheesy electric guitars blaring in the background.

[State43]

I loved Dune. By todays standards of movies is pretty boring. I really liked the updated syfy ones including children of Dune. "Father, you spoke of desert power, I am desert power!" :)
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[HFCS]

Dune = Iraq
Spice = Oil

The fact that this book was released in 1965 makes this even more incredible.

The Lynch movie strays from the book more than the Sci-Fi Channel version does but it's also a more entertaining and well made movie.

[BryceC]

Dune = Iraq
Spice = Oil

The fact that this book was released in 1965 makes this even more incredible.

The Lynch movie strays from the book more than the Sci-Fi Channel version does but it's also a more entertaining and well made movie.

I would never have made this association and I don't think it fits.

[CycloneCurt]

In addition:

Emperor = America
Paul = the 12th Iman

The planet Dune is more than Iraq; it is the Arab/Muslim lands that have oil.

[Palmer]

So I'm watching Dune, a movie of supposed critical acclaim, and i'm utterly confused/dissappointed. Anyone seen this thing? It's terrible. On a side note, I'm watching Dune on Netflix via PS3. This functionality is great in practice, but without shows that are worth watching (they don't stream all movies), it's not a compelling value, aside from The Office.

what acclaim?

pretty much got hammered when it came out.

[CloneIce]

what acclaim?

pretty much got hammered when it came out.

I think he is confusing the books (which are much loved and critically acclaimed) and the movie, which is not.

[VTXCyRyD]

Books are good, read them this summer...but I always loved Dune, even before the books.

This is how I know Dune is a terrible movie