I just never got the folks who hated this movie. Plot concessions (compared to the book) were made, but all of the basic plot lines and characters were included. The amazing part was how Lynch was able to imagine and bring to life the Sci Fi/Fantasy elements in a way which pushed the story line forward. The actors were very well directed (mostly) and a more handsome cast men and women are not to be found. However, the duologue is very stylized--just as it is in the book. Actually, without reading the book, it may be difficult to "get" the reason for much in the movie. But then you have to let go of your expectation that everything in the book will be in the movie--it would need to be about 20 hours long. (The book is long as well, and this just covers the first of a bunch of em.) It is SciFi Fantasy on a very grand scale, and the book is the best of em all.
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The "Baron" is appropriately disgusting and fat and scary. Really disgusting. Paul is mysterious but played a bit cold (compared to the book), perhaps necessary to emphasize his transformation. The "Witches" are just phenomenally cast and played. Sting (the musician) plays a major part (Feyd) surprisingly well and in 1984 had an amazing body which he shows off.
The main conceptual elements driving the books complex plot are all present: Eugenics taken to extreme, Science/Technology Limitations and the result, Feudalism, a nominal relationship to Islam, a messianic story, Ecological Balance - - - all wrapped up in a brilliant visual piece. But this is an adult piece. No Star Wars concessions to marketing toys and fart jokes for six year olds. There is very adult sexuality which really would be disturbing for a child or young adolescent.
10/10 for being a true must-see if you are a Sci Fi fan.
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The "Baron" is appropriately disgusting and fat and scary. Really disgusting. Paul is mysterious but played a bit cold (compared to the book), perhaps necessary to emphasize his transformation. The "Witches" are just phenomenally cast and played. Sting (the musician) plays a major part (Feyd) surprisingly well and in 1984 had an amazing body which he shows off.
The main conceptual elements driving the books complex plot are all present: Eugenics taken to extreme, Science/Technology Limitations and the result, Feudalism, a nominal relationship to Islam, a messianic story, Ecological Balance - - - all wrapped up in a brilliant visual piece. But this is an adult piece. No Star Wars concessions to marketing toys and fart jokes for six year olds. There is very adult sexuality which really would be disturbing for a child or young adolescent.
10/10 for being a true must-see if you are a Sci Fi fan.