Dune: Part Two (2024)
IamBlue 8 points 2 months ago.

While Denis Villeneuve’s rendition of Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’ promised a faithful adaptation, I found myself somewhat disappointed with the two-part movie series.
Though undoubtedly enjoyable, I couldn’t help but notice numerous variations from the original book that deviated from Villeneuve’s assurances.
While the films were engaging, they didn’t quite align with the depth and intricacy of the source material.

In contrast, the Sci-Fi Channel’s miniseries from 2000 stands out to me as a superior adaptation.
Its fidelity to the books and meticulous attention to detail better captured the essence of Herbert’s work, offering a more cohesive and faithful retelling of the story.

Ultimately, while Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ movies were entertaining, they fell short of my expectations in terms of staying true to the source material.
However, for those seeking a visually stunning cinematic experience, they certainly deliver.

Arcangel2020 3 points 2 months ago.

Well said! I agree with you 100% on everything you mentioned.
I was a HUGE fan of the original “Dune” trilogy of novels that I read as a kid in High School, was utterly disappointed and disgusted by the abomination that David Lynch brought to the Big Screen in 1984. I have always said that the Syfy Channel’s 2000 Mini-Series was terrific and well done..the Dune Messiah and Children of Dune mini-series compilation left a lot to be desired, but it was still pretty good.
Yes, even though Villeneuve’s newer version is very well done and the visuals are pretty excellent, the way he deviated from some of the original source material was very annoying. But still..in the end? The dumpster fire that was Lynch’s creation doesn’t even come close to how good Villeneuve’s version is (Both Chapters)