Dune
トーク情報- naradashika
naradashika I saw Dune when it came out, on opening night in our community. I had never read any of the books so I was unprepared for the movie. Which is the point of this review: you shouldn't have to prepare to see a movie. The movie should do all the work.
- naradashika
naradashika I was a little uneasy when, upon entering the theatre, I was handed a legal size paper with small type, front and back, explaining the terms used in the movie. Little good this did me in the dark. When movies use terms that the average viewer wouldn't know, they usually use subtitles. This is the only exam - I mean movie. I've ever attended where I was given a crib sheet.
- naradashika
naradashika The movie itself had some pageantry, but most of this was lost on not being completely sure what was going on and what was being said. And - Curse the darkness. I just couldn't find all the secret code words on my sheet. Also, my attention was often diverted by the parade of moviegoers packing in their popcorn and making a quick exit.
- naradashika
naradashika And even what action I could follow was ruined by the nagging feeling that I was missing something.
- naradashika
naradashika Friends and family who were fans of the trilogy generally enjoyed the movie. But a movie is its own medium. It shouldn't take the preparation of three novels to enjoy it.
- naradashika
naradashika I think Dune stands as an example of how not to make a movie. Definitely a winner of "All-time worst screenplay from another source. Dune took "Based on the book" to frighteningly new depths. Sorry sci-fi fans. Dune may be a good companion piece to your books, but as a stand-alone movie, it's a dud.