Dune (2021)

[mtbc]

I braved the cinema for the first time in this pandemic to see Dune (2021) which was worth the trip, especially as nobody sat nearby. My resulting impression is that: the movie looks great and I would gladly watch it again but it made me realize that, though I don't think a movie adaptation of Dune could be much better, the novels have so much plot and content that it would take a series to do them justice. The movie but nodded at or skipped a lot of detail: though it included many key scenes, it just didn't have the time to weave the rich tapestry that is part of what makes the novels special. Still, I am good with Dune being the movie for which I took another step back into the Before Times.

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[wpadmirer]

I loved the books as well. I've seen the other Dune movie and thought it was very so-so, but I'd like to see this one because I love Jason Momoa and I've heard he's terrific in it.

Unfortunately Pat has no interest. He couldn't get through the books, doesn't care to.

So I'm on my own. (sigh)

[mtbc]

Mmm, David Lynch's movie of course misses out plenty and I am not a fan of what he added but I have to give him credit for showing a little more of the underlying political intrigue, the relationships among the various organizations. This version, I do enjoy more and, yes, Jason Momoa indeed does a fine job, it just leaves a fair bit of the culture and politics behind, losing a fair bit of the dimensions of why to fit in the more action-y aspects of what. Do see it in the cinema if you can.

[wpadmirer]

Yeah, Lynch got into the politics, but honestly, I love action movies, so the action in this would probably make me happy. (grin)

Maybe I'll sneak off on my own.