Dune (1984) [HD DVD]
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Movie Reviews of Dune (1984) [HD DVD]
Movie Review: Starting Point for the Gigantic Space Saga
Summary: 4 Stars
Frank Herbert's Dune series is a lot more than the origianl story for 1984 David Lynch film. 2-hour theatrical version is a nice starting point if you are not that deep sci-fi fans. Now you can have the extended version or 3-volume TV movie version with different cast of characters.
What the movie connoisseirs must not overlook in this film is not the basic line of story which cannot be complete but the artworks, music and excellent works of acting done by the super British actors. TOTO also did the brilliant score music adding some rock vibe to the background music when the sandworms move. Artworks also are stellar blending well with modern gadget and classic European decor. Sting as an actor did brilliant acting and the last duel scene is a must-see part.
Verdict: An entertaining adaptation of Frank Herbert's huge saga.
Rating: 88 out of 100
Recommended for: Casual movie fans, TOTO and Sting fans.
Movie Review: Impressive transfer for this 22 years old cult sci fi
Summary: 4 Stars
Whether you adore or totally disdain Dune( that's the kind of film ), the original movie from David Lynch, the hi def 1080p transfer really shines. The Universal compressor(s) that did the job really made it to be one of the very few pristine movies from the 80s comparable to video quality of newer releases being 5-10 years old. Interior shots are incredibly rich, detailed ( even revealing source focus and limitations, yet very occasionally ). However, some black spots, exteriors at night and special effects still show some grain and noise - but how to expect better from analog effects made then ?
Sounds are OK, sometimes amplified through good bass effects ( like the thumper scenes ). Extras are on standard def, as for any catalog movie.
Dune HD DVD will most probably be the ultimate home version for the years to come. Highest recommendation possible, for fans of the film.
Movie Review: Dune Again
Summary: 4 Stars
The Picture Quality of this HD DVD is fantastic. A big improvement on previous releases.
The Rafaella De Laurentis interview in the extras puts to bed the idea that there is a 4 hour directors cut waiting to be released. The scenes that were 'cut' were never shot.
Overall a very nice package
Movie Review: Disk only has the Lynch version and not Smithee
Summary: 4 Stars
The cover art on this is the same as the DVD set that has both the Lynch and the Smithee versions. However, it does include the majority of the bonus materials from the DVD set although in standard resolution and not Hi Def.
That being said, happy to have this in a HiDef format.
Movie Review: Why hasn't there been a DVD of the 4 hr. version
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought a copy on VHS of the movie when it first came out years ago before DVD's and my copy is 4hrs. Why cant they offer a DVD version now? I like the 4 hr. version. The first time I saw the new one, I noticed all the missing parts and wondered what happend to it. Just wasn't the same movie.