Dune movie coming in October 2021

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Silent Disapproval Robot

I think I prefer the Lynch version.  This new one looks great and is well acted but I felt that it didnt convey same sense of epicness.  I get that the director wanted to personalize it and focus more on Paul, but for me it felt a bit...small. I would've Ikeda to see the Emperor and have a bit of the back story explained.    I was kind of surprised that they didn't take the time to explain the different Guilds more or why there are no AIs, robots, and the like, given the longer run time of this film. 

GDS_Starfury

it is just the first half ya know.  a lot of what you mentioned will probably be covered to a very great degree in the hbo series as well.
Toonces - Don't ask me, I just close my eyes and take it.

Gus - I use sweatpants with flannel shorts to soak up my crotch sweat.

Banzai Cat - There is no "partial credit" in grammar. Like anal sex. It's either in, or it's not.

Mirth - We learned long ago that they key isn't to outrun Star, it's to outrun Gus.

Martok - I don't know if it's possible to have an "anti-boner"...but I now have one.

Gus - Celery is vile and has no reason to exist. Like underwear on Star.


CJReich46

Plus second half has been greenlit to go.
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jamus34

I liked it, but goddamn it was long. Like it just felt long.

I know there's a lot to go over but you could have made some choice edits and easily shaved 15 minutes off of it and not miss anything (looking at you overly numerous dream sequences)

I felt like I did watching the Snyder cut of Justice League. Vastly superior film that didn't need to be 4 hours long. It opened with Superman's freaking 5 minute death scream...just...not...necessary.

Anyway, I imagine part 2 will pick things up.

Also the Mamoa Duncan Idaho memes have been absolutely priceless.
Insert witty comment here.

al_infierno

I liked it but I am really not a fan of this "Part 1" half a movie shtick.  IIRC Harry Potter managed to pull it off pretty well with the last 2 films still feeling like independent standalone stories, but that just opened the floodgates for this type of thing where it's OK to have a movie just sort of end with no resolution as long as you slap "Part 1" in the title.

Personally, I would have preferred a miniseries to a five-hour movie or whatever, as Jamus said it was too damn long already.  For it being effectively half a movie, it was still excellent.
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- Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian


If they made nothing but WWII games, I'd be perfectly content.  Hypothetical matchups from alternate history 1980s, asymmetrical US-bashes-some-3rd world guerillas, or minor wars between Upper Bumblescum and outer Kaboomistan hold no appeal for me.
- Silent Disapproval Robot


I guess it's sort of nice that the word "tactical" seems to refer to some kind of seriousness during your moments of mental clarity.
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SirAndrewD

Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on October 28, 2021, 11:49:21 AM
I would've Ikeda to see the Emperor and have a bit of the back story explained.   

In all honesty, this is why the book is so good. 

I had a very close friend read it five years ago, read my copy, and he was stunned.  Couldn't get it it at first.  Everything got thrown at him with no explanation and it was a very surreal experience. 

I told him to stay the course, read the whole thing and then come back.  He did and he loved it. 

Part of the power of the character of Shaddam is that he doesn't show up until the end.  He's the big bad, final boss.  He has zero presence in the book outside of mention until the last chapters and when he does show up, even the Baron craps his diapers. 

They're doing it right, in my opinion.
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GDS_Starfury

QuoteIIRC Harry Potter managed to pull it off pretty well with the last 2 films

shaking my head.....

just that you thought to compare harry potter to Dune as books like their in the same realm.
Toonces - Don't ask me, I just close my eyes and take it.

Gus - I use sweatpants with flannel shorts to soak up my crotch sweat.

Banzai Cat - There is no "partial credit" in grammar. Like anal sex. It's either in, or it's not.

Mirth - We learned long ago that they key isn't to outrun Star, it's to outrun Gus.

Martok - I don't know if it's possible to have an "anti-boner"...but I now have one.

Gus - Celery is vile and has no reason to exist. Like underwear on Star.


Dammit Carl!

The real pity here is that the Dune Encyclopedia would be ripe for a reprint now, but don't see that happening any time soon.

And no, you can't have my copy.

p.s. There used to be an online copy of this, but danged if I can find it - but I'm a klutzy old fool too who ain't too copumuter savvy, so...

al_infierno

Quote from: GDS_Starfury on October 29, 2021, 05:59:54 PM
QuoteIIRC Harry Potter managed to pull it off pretty well with the last 2 films

shaking my head.....

just that you thought to compare harry potter to Dune as books like their in the same realm.

Lol.  I only brought up Harry Potter because they were the first film series to my recollection that split a book into two movies.
A War of a Madman's Making - a text-based war planning and political survival RPG

It makes no difference what men think of war, said the judge.  War endures.  As well ask men what they think of stone.  War was always here.  Before man was, war waited for him.  The ultimate trade awaiting its ultimate practitioner.  That is the way it was and will be.  That way and not some other way.
- Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian


If they made nothing but WWII games, I'd be perfectly content.  Hypothetical matchups from alternate history 1980s, asymmetrical US-bashes-some-3rd world guerillas, or minor wars between Upper Bumblescum and outer Kaboomistan hold no appeal for me.
- Silent Disapproval Robot


I guess it's sort of nice that the word "tactical" seems to refer to some kind of seriousness during your moments of mental clarity.
- MengJiao

SirAndrewD

Quote from: Dammit Carl! on October 29, 2021, 06:12:42 PM
The real pity here is that the Dune Encyclopedia would be ripe for a reprint now, but don't see that happening any time soon.

And no, you can't have my copy.

p.s. There used to be an online copy of this, but danged if I can find it - but I'm a klutzy old fool too who ain't too computer savvy, so...

HA!  I've got the first edition in pristine hard back. 

I also have one of the very small handful of the WTC Dune Chronicles of the Imperium RPG books.
"These men do not want a happy ship. They are deeply sick and try to compensate by making me feel miserable. Last week was my birthday. Nobody even said "happy birthday" to me. Someday this tape will be played and then they'll feel sorry."  - Sgt. Pinback

Jarhead0331

Quote from: Dammit Carl! on October 29, 2021, 06:12:42 PM
The real pity here is that the Dune Encyclopedia would be ripe for a reprint now, but don't see that happening any time soon.

And no, you can't have my copy.

p.s. There used to be an online copy of this, but danged if I can find it - but I'm a klutzy old fool too who ain't too copumuter savvy, so...

https://archive.org/details/dune-encyclopedia-the-complete-authorized-guide-and-companion-oef
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zebon

One of the best movies delivered by sci-fi, beautiful collection of scenes, and impressively pulls you into the story.

Uberhaus

Finally there is a translation of what the Sardaukar priest is chanting.



Who would have thunk it.

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Destraex

I really liked the film as well. I read the first series as a kid and don't remember much of it. But the film did really well.
Two things I would pick at:

* In the theatre where I saw it, Dunkirk style droning music sound for the sake of loud sound I did not appreciate and nor did my ears.
* I think the Emperor's diplomat was changed for some agenda. Although you did not notice as she did really well in the role.
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