Dune (2000)

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The Sci-Fi Channel's first miniseries production adapts Frank Herbert's esteemed futuristic novel Dune into a six-hour epic. When House Atreides lead by the noble Duke Leto Atreides (Academy award-winner William Hurt) gains control of the universe's most powerful commodity -- Spice -- rival House Harkonnen begins plotting their revenge. As a result, Duke Atreides' mistress (Saskia Reeves), a magical Bene Gesserit witch, and their son Paul (Alec Newman) must flee into the dangerous, worm-infested dunes where they find help from an ancient civilization that engages in guerilla warfare. As the political agenda of the reigning emperor unfolds, Paul is enlightened about his powers in the world and those of the mysterious Navigators of Spacing Guild. The series is written and directed by John Harrison who had considerable help from an award-winning production team including three-time Academy award-winning cinematographer Vittorio Storaro (The Last Emperor, Apocalypse Now). ~ Jessica Frost, Rovi

Starring:: William Hurt

Director(s):: John Harrison

Format(s):: DVD
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Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 265 mins

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Director(s):: John Harrison

Categories:: Television, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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	Warren S.

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

This review is of the entire four-hour, three disk film. Divided smartly into three parts, these versions are easer to understand then the original presentation. Though I must admit I liked the original a little better then this three disk set. Even though the original required the viewer to absorb a lot quickly, it had a feel of believability of the characters that this one does not. Yes, there is not doubt that this is more involved, but it is missing that hard core ring of truth. The expiation of how space is folded is completely glanced over in this version, but the Fermin and witches are better explained and developed. All and all, this is a terrific sci-fi film.But the characters didnt hit on all eight cylinders like the original film did.

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	Jeffrey S.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Avoid this movie. It isn't that the movie is bad. It was actually done quite creatively and was pretty faithful to Herbert's novel. This particular presentation however, has been gutted and the whole middle of the story is left out. My suggestion would be to obtain the orginal from the Sci Fi channel and watch it that way.

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	Cosmin D.

4 out of 6 people found this review helpful

For any Frank Herber fan, is is a must. The special effects are good for 2000 and they tried to keep it as close as possible to the book.

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