Dune [BD] [Blu-ray] [2021] [Region Free]

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augmented (no music theory pun intended) by audio interviews with Toto members Steve Lukather and Steve Porcaro. In hindsight, the problem was that last year the film was available either in theatres, where it went on to become one of the biggest movies of the “pandemic era” so far, or via streaming.

Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, “Dune,” has been hailed by many as a master class on literary world-building, offering a sophisticated tale of war, family, and spice. Dialogue gets fine prioritisation, with that wonderfully guttural "the Voice" penetrating your very being through some exquisite delayed timing, clever aural placement and an unforgiving LFE edge.very unique visual style, as nascent as it was back in the mid-80's, is still fully on display here, lending the film a certain sweep and romance.

They made a conscious effort to avoid anything to do with Star Wars type of designs and succeeded to a huge decree! The original score for the original Dune, was far more accomplished in creating the correct atmosphere, it had a very powerful and memorable theme, it had a sense of wonder and drew you in this fantastical world in a hypnotizing manner. Nolan, Tarantino and Villeneuve - there are only a handful of filmmakers who still make original movies on a grand scale, and when the man behind Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 took aim at Frank Herbert's expansive Dune saga, it was destined to be an epic ride. even operatic, in its ambitions that the pure fun of entering an alternate universe all but disappears in a cloud of dust and sand. insisted (nor is it the classic that such iconic figures as Harlan Ellison have argued through the years).Those who can't wait, likely imported for Christmas, but those who are waiting for the UK title to arrive have something superb to look forward to. For more about Dune and the Dune Blu-ray release, see Dune Blu-ray Review published by Randy Miller III on January 9, 2022 where this Blu-ray release scored 4. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. by offering to purchase goods and services you represent to us that you are 18 years of age or over and authorise us to transmit information (included updated information) to obtain information from third parties, including but not limited to, your debit or credit card numbers or credit reports to authenticate your identity, to validate your credit card, to obtain an initial credit card authorisation and to authorise individual purchase transactions. The Frank Herbert’s Dune miniseries managed to grab everything of the book and bring a relatively faithful presentation, but the extraordinarily slim production budget with intensely silly costume design and mid-90s era video game special effects makes it almost too ambitious for its own good.

It may only be Part One of two (the second is due for a 2023 release), but the ending still feels quite abrupt; nothing in the story feels resolved, and it’s hardly an edge-of-your-seat cliff-hanger. Denis Villeneuve had already proven himself to be a great sci-fi director with Arrival and Blade Runner 2049, yet the palpable sense of awe throughout Dune is something else, from the sweeping shots of Arrakis, Caladan and Giedi Prime to the immense scale of the sandworms, looming over Paul like some kind of alien god. Read more about the condition New: An item that is still in its original shrink wrap from the manufacturer and the original manufacturer’s seal (if applicable) has not been removed. Also I am a complete Star Wars junkie, a universe that I love for many reasons if not its space-opera straightforwardness. I fist saw this on the big screen, but seeing it again on my large Tv , if as lost nothing of its impact.Of course, it is not a bad film, far from it, I just didn't feel the wonder, the unsettled feeling, the amazement, and the hypnotizing qualities I felt on the original film in 1984. com is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Pay4Later Limited, trading as Deko, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 728646). Than man could not convince me as Duke Leto Atreides, he simply did not have the weight needed for the character. It’s the real deal and arguably the best looking Blu-ray we’ve seen since the Game of Thrones 4K package. It's absolutely gorgeous, and on the Big Screen - particularly with its shifting aspect ratio of IMAX enhancement - it had arguably the biggest wow factor of the year.

Warner's 4K release of Dune again has zero extras on the 4K disc itself, although there's thankfully a hell of a lot more on the accompanying Blu-ray, with a whole slew of over a dozen Featurettes to dip into pretty-much every aspect of the production. Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. Upon the opening of the film, it was apparent that the filming, direction and acting are all top notch. liberal truth, though I even upped the ante by marrying my Rand volume with The Viking Portable Nietzsche. It was not scary, not at all, could not compare to any way to the original film where the world was simply horrific.Dave Bautista doesn't get much chance to be a little less obviously Drax, but Stellan Skarsgård ( Avengers: Age of Ultron) is on full Marlon Brando's Kurtz from Apocalpyse Now form as the imposing Baron. providing Lady Jessica Atreides with a compelling narrative foundation rooted in her authentic voice. Much like Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049, the 3-D presentation offers up a dynamic way to watch but strictly speaking not the best way to experience Dune. The visual effects work throughout is almost perfect, while Hans Zimmer provides one of his best scores to date, and the all-star ensemble cast deliver excellent performances. widescreen format, which, for the most part, works, but in a couple of worm shots in particular feels like it's missing some impact in terms of the scale intended.