As a moderate fan of the original, especially David Lynch, the updated special effects are really welcome here, instead of letting the film down through their grotesque and uniquely scary characreristics. I don't think Dune is supposed to be horrifying? The sound is thoroughly impressive too, all the way through.
It's refreshing that the significance of 'spice' is clarified right from the start as a life-extending and space-travel essential, which wasn't clear to me in the original. It makes Dune much easier to grasp.
Although I really like the 1984 version, there is a lot of character mis-casting in a movie that tries to cram in too much at once, as well as lots of pastiche and abstract comedy, whereas in 2021 it's much more direct and somewhat dumbed down for the good.
I loved watching this version of Dune and only wish they could make future Star Wars movies with this much thought, plausibility and purposeful pacing. And some of the costumes, creations and design choices are absolutely breathtaking.
My only real criticism is the inconclusive way that Dune leaves you hanging. It's obviously made for a cash-raking sequel or two, which made the overall experience mildly unrewarding and empty. This isn't such a bad thing because we know we're in for a future treat, but Dune 2021 deserves more than a weekly episode chopped ending.
Continuity issues aside, the filmmaking team has done an excellent job of toning down the pace and simplifying the plot without losing any of the compelling storyline and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this movie.
It's refreshing that the significance of 'spice' is clarified right from the start as a life-extending and space-travel essential, which wasn't clear to me in the original. It makes Dune much easier to grasp.
Although I really like the 1984 version, there is a lot of character mis-casting in a movie that tries to cram in too much at once, as well as lots of pastiche and abstract comedy, whereas in 2021 it's much more direct and somewhat dumbed down for the good.
I loved watching this version of Dune and only wish they could make future Star Wars movies with this much thought, plausibility and purposeful pacing. And some of the costumes, creations and design choices are absolutely breathtaking.
My only real criticism is the inconclusive way that Dune leaves you hanging. It's obviously made for a cash-raking sequel or two, which made the overall experience mildly unrewarding and empty. This isn't such a bad thing because we know we're in for a future treat, but Dune 2021 deserves more than a weekly episode chopped ending.
Continuity issues aside, the filmmaking team has done an excellent job of toning down the pace and simplifying the plot without losing any of the compelling storyline and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this movie.