Dune: Part 2 (2024)

[Kyo]

The 1 IMAX cinema in Barcelona IS actually showing the English version of this once a day. Usually they only show the Spanish dubbed version of films on it (even for Barbenheimer).

If it's still showing in English in 2 weeks time I'll go again.


rp2000

I already got this booked for 2nd showing this Saturday.

 

[Gray2233]

I was pretty critical of the first movie, while it was well received there were a bunch of things that I took issue with. The second? Outstanding, especially as a cinema experience.

Very happy that I went to see it.

 

[darkgen]

Most of the acted set pieces in Lynch's 84' Dune were framed like a Shakespearean stage performance.

You just don't get that in modern films plus it really added to the depth and richness of the immersion.

Indeed. Although the story is about holy war, propaganda and promotion of false prophets (to certain people), I also enjoyed the exposition on other and technical matters albeit briefly on the Space guild and the monopoly on commerce and space travel for all Houses of the Landsraad. Ahh well, both films are a great spectacle.

 

[Chicken #16]

Its projected via film rather than digitally (which is what I assume you mean by 35mm) - so not much really, one for purists.

Ahhh!! Thanks

 

[Efour]

Well, after some further reflection, it is a great film and a great adaptation from the book as a two parter. Perhaps it's my age or a generational perspective but I still think Lynch's version had richer characters.

Have you see the 2 part miniseries made for TV Sci Fi channel?
I actually love this one too. The budget was pitiful but for some reason it just has such a style to it.
I love all 3 films for different reasons but yeah 84 is just awesome. Probably cos i grew up with it as a kid too. Its bonkers...

 

[darkgen]

Have you see the 2 part miniseries made for TV Sci Fi channel?
I actually love this one too. The budget was pitiful but for some reason it just has such a style to it.
I love all 3 films for different reasons but yeah 84 is just awesome. Probably cos i grew up with it as a kid too. Its bonkers...

I did watch both miniseries and have enjoyed all adaptions truth be told. But yes, the soft spot is for Lynch's version. Fantastic cast, great music and for its time its set designs were magnificent.

 

[SoliD]

Saw this last night, very good as expected. obviously with the focus on Paul they missed out chunks of the side stories in the book and this development that feeds into the ending and obviously the timeline was adjusted somewhat. But always tough to get a book of the detail Dune has into a 5 hour cinema piece. Will be going for a second viewing and probably revisit the 1984 version as it's been an age since I watched it.

 

[blairw]

Saw it in imax last night, absolutely loved it

 

[Simmz]

Just back from watching it. Can't wait to get the UHD disk version just to bring the house down with the sound

 

[doodah]

Had no idea Patrick Stewart was in the 80s version.

 

[zom247]

Had no idea Patrick Stewart was in the 80s version.

You young pup

 

[Grimley]

Had no idea Patrick Stewart was in the 80s version.

I'm convinced this role got him the gig for Star Trek the Next Generation as Jean-Luc Picard.

 

[Bubo]

You young pup

That bit in the film never fails to get the old hairs on the back of the neck standing up.

 

[Chuk_Chuk]

Just seen it on the super screen at Cineworld. Brilliant film.

Did this wrap up the original dune series of books?

 

[VincentHanna]

I'd never read the books, but have now seen Dune Part 1 and Part 2.

Did George Lucas just rip off this book and combine it with The Hidden Fortress?

 

[kakarott]

I'd never read the books, but have now seen Dune Part 1 and Part 2.

Did George Lucas just rip off this book and combine it with The Hidden Fortress?

Same here, never read the books and was so taken by part 1 that I delved into spoilers. Some I don't want to mention which was also in star wars. Lucas definitely took from Dune.

 

[PlacidCasual]

Just seen it on the super screen at Cineworld. Brilliant film.

Did this wrap up the original dune series of books?

Dune Part 1 and 2 are a condensed version of the first book with most of the characteristation and World building stripped out. Books 2 is good and expected too be the next film. Book 3 is great, book 4 is a slog and books 4 and 5 are good again although the ending of book 5 is odd. Anything that claims to be a prequel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson is finely concencentrated essence of turd.

 

[mid_gen]

Just seen it on the super screen at Cineworld. Brilliant film.

Did this wrap up the original dune series of books?

No, it just wraps up the first book.

 

[Chuk_Chuk]

Dune Part 1 and 2 are a condensed version of the first book with most of the characteristation and World building stripped out. Books 2 is good and expected too be the next film. Book 3 is great, book 4 is a slog and books 4 and 5 are good again although the ending of book 5 is odd. Anything that claims to be a prequel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson is finely concencentrated essence of turd.

After a quick flick through I can see why Denis wants to stop at book 2. Hopefully some body with the appropriate skill and vision can do the rest of the original 6 books (up to a good stop point).

 

[barmyllama]

Watched it yesterday and I think it's a cinematic masterpiece, film making at its peek and definitely a film to be seen on as big a screen as possible.