DUNE on HBO MAX - starting Oct 21st at 6PM

[qdrone]

Great because I wasn't gonna pay to see it.

 

[the skipper]

where did you read this?

https://www.hbomax.com/dune

 

[hjames]

Well, I turned HBOmax on again recently, so I guess I'll keep it until Dune arrives ...

In theaters and streaming exclusively on HBO Max October 22

(Thanks Skipper!)
https://www.hbomax.com/dune

 

[1tumbleweed]

Let's hope that this version does, at least, help stop Frank Herbert spinning in his grave...or slow him down a little.

 

[StimpyWan]

I'm looking forward to this too. Just disappointed that's it's a first half, and not a complete film adaptation of the novel.

Also, I've read that the director wants to focus on the Zendaya/Chani character, as the protagonist of the 2nd half. I hope that works?

 

[qdrone]

where did you read this?

https://www.hbomax.com/dune

An e mail from HBO Max.

 

[gadget73]

I'm looking forward to this too. Just disappointed that's it's a first half, and not a complete film adaptation of the novel.

I'm actually OK with this. Trying to pack a full novel worth of stuff in a reasonable length movie would end up losing too much, see the 1984 Lynch version for example. Its not a massively long novel, but its a very dense one.

 

[StimpyWan]

I'm actually OK with this. Trying to pack a full novel worth of stuff in a reasonable length movie would end up losing too much, see the 1984 Lynch version for example. Its not a massively long novel, but its a very dense one.

I want to re-read the novel. But, I'm not sure if I want to read it before or after seeing the movie? I guess disappointment is a guarantee either way? It is a Hollywood film after all.

 

[the skipper]

An e mail from HBO Max.

I didn't get one. I'll repost if I do.

https://www.cnet.com/news/dune-is-d...release-date-price-what-the-heck-is-it-about/

https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a37363473/dune-denis-villeneuve-hbo-max-release-unhappy/

 

[the skipper]

Let's hope that this version does, at least, help stop Frank Herbert spinning in his grave...or slow him down a little.

SyFy did a pretty good series around 2000 or so, but that 1984 version didn't really set too high a bar. "weirding modules??? GMAFB!!!"

 

[Oerets]

If one already has HBO on their TV service provider is HBO max part or another $$$ going out?


I have a way of getting it streaming via Google chrome or roko.

 

[the skipper]

If one already has HBO in their cable package. HBO max has no additional charge. You sign in using your cable provider. I was able to get it on Roku as well as my smart TV that allows me to download apps. (Samsung)

 

[Uncle Fester]

I remember reading that David Lynch didn't have full editorial control over his version of "Dune", the original version being quite long.

I liked it, for the fact that it was made at all. It would be great to see Lynch's full version, the way he envisioned it.

 

[gadget73]

I want to re-read the novel. But, I'm not sure if I want to read it before or after seeing the movie? I guess disappointment is a guarantee either way? It is a Hollywood film after all.

I haven't read it in a number of years and don't plan to before I see the movie. Probably not until I see both parts really.

 

[StimpyWan]

I remember reading that David Lynch didn't have full editorial control over his version of "Dune", the original version being quite long.

I liked it, for the fact that it was made at all. It would be great to see Lynch's full version, the way he envisioned it.

I always liked the "Alan Smithee" cut of Dune. At roughly 3 hours, it included much more detail, with many extended scenes. Some other cuts though. I wish there were an extended cut containing the whole theater cut, and with the extra footage.

Alan Smithee Dune

 

[kryten79]

Also, I've read that the director wants to focus on the Zendaya/Chani character, as the protagonist of the 2nd half. I hope that works?

Paul did kinda fade to the background in later books and it's 2021......

 

[hjames]

Since tomorrow is Oct 22 - I thought I'd check the link for DUNE (2021) -
and surprise, surprise - it drops TONIGHT!

In theaters and streaming exclusively on HBO Max October 21 at 6 pm ET

https://www.hbomax.com/dune

 

[gadget73]

I'm going to see it at the drive-in on Saturday. May re-watch it on HBO since I have that too but I'm going to wait.

 

[Oerets]

Just hope they don't do another Deadwood on us...

Ep1!!!

Will there be a 2? a 3??

 

[Nyjblbob]

this weeks Preview " Dune"

They could have called it Star Wars.
Overly long and drawn out, Very dramatic for no reason.
Really only one 1/2 decent scene with the giant Worm.
Dragon Fly Helicopters were kinda cool.
They even copied the "Jabba the Hut "Bad Guy always eating
For such a built up there was no real great ending.
Left everyone with a Blah feeling. I hope the next one is better. Sure to be another!
But if you want to see it go ahead. 2-1/2 stars