The David Lynch version is the only Dune movie worth watching. Allow me to suggest the Alternative Edition Redux Fan Edit.
This.
Though it really does help to have read the book are at least know something of the lore and universe. IMOHO, this lacking information is why it flopped when it came out. As people didn't know what to think about it and knew nothing of the lore or what was supposed to be going on.
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Thanks for recommending this version. I had a chance to sit down and watch it and it's a very good watch.
Is that Lynch endorsed?
Definitely not. Lynch pretty much disowned Dune in all its forms, going so far as to remove his name entirely from some extended cuts. It's still worth watching though.
On review of this fan edit, seems like the studio ruined his version
Thanks, watched this movie probably 8 times and never knew about this edit.
I’ll check that out but i am dubious. Lynch Dune has a lot of non-canonic elements, though i love much of it. I though SyFy did the best job, even on a lower budget. Lots of nice touches—the party at the palace, the greenhouse, atreides battle language. And they do a pretty good job going up through Children as well. James Mcaviy is well cast as Leto II, I’d love to see him get a crack at God Emperor.
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