nOmArch said:
dont forget the original theatrical run was a total flop..
most people did not like this film in the slightest, the only people that are likely to enjoy this version (or any version really) are hardcore fans.
as you said in your review, the only person who seemed to enjoy this more was the guy who had read the novels. this is what i would expect.
Dune is not a movie that just 'anyone' can watch and an extended version that must go doubly for so.
I have never read the books (although I have been recommended them on multiple occasions) and I enjoy DUNE. the odd thing is, I don't know
why I enjoy it. :wat:
It is confusing, overlong and just plain weird. I blame my immense love of science fiction and a love/hate relationship with David Lynch. Couple in my interest of any film that had major studio interference and you get an oddball like me who own's and has seen films like DUNE many times over.
I just acquired ADM's version 2 days ago and haven't watched it yet but I am sure to appreciate it, if not thoroughly enjoy it. and I'll be sure to look into 'the third stage edition' in the future as well.
I will be sending a copy of this to my good friend who is a Frank Herbert fan and counts the DUNE series among his favorite books.