Denis Villeneuve, Dune

[Buster]

First trailer here.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAQCH3wObeU

[colsankey]

Looks good, but lots of action cuts, hopfully it's not all the good parts.

[Buster]

Delayed a whole year!

https://collider.com/dune-movie-new-release-date-delayed-2021/

[colsankey]

Son of a bitch!

That trailer music comes back to me every few days, was really looking forward to streaming this.

[birdman86]

God damnit.

[finboy]

God damnit

[birdman86]

Second trailer dropped:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG7QhzmavZg&ab_channel=KinoCheckInternational

[shakalaka]

Never played the games but seems like my kinda movie.

[ZenOps]

Dune 2 on PC was classic. The spice must flow.

[holden]

What's the deal with theatre's these days, are they full capacity? I wanna watch Dune in IMAX, but would rather not be sitting shoulder to shoulder with strangers for 2.5 hours.

[2Legit2Quit]

What's the deal with theatre's these days, are they full capacity? I wanna watch Dune in IMAX, but would rather not be sitting shoulder to shoulder with strangers for 2.5 hours.

Was just looking into this for the same reason, looks like at Chinook you can reserve your seats and they'll place an empty seat beside you on each side. You can view the seat maps here: https://www.cineplex.com/Theatre/scotiabank-theatre-chinook

The Landmark up north with imax looks to have pairs of 2 for selection with 2 empty seats beside selectable ones.

[beyond_ban]

Landmark theatres are the best with power reclining side by side chairs with a liftable arm rest between. Even if the theare was at max capacity, you still have no chance of touching a neighbour unless you really were trying.

[beecue]

The landmark imax doesn't have recliners though and it sucks compared to chinook if you are only looking at imax.

I booked my tickets for tomorrow night even though I could stream it tonight. This is a must watch in theatres.

[birdman86]

It was down to Imax at Chinook or Ultra AVX at Sunridge...ended up going for the AVX for recliner seats and nicer theater overall. Pretty sure AVX is better in everything except screen size anyway isn't it?

[2Legit2Quit]

Booked ours just now for Saturday at Chinook, looking forward to finally seeing this

[beecue]

Such a visually stunning movie! Just sucks there was not really a climax since it was part 1. We don't even know if there will be a sequel either. That would be the worst if that's all we got.

[dirtsniffer]

One of my favorite directors with a bunch of my favorite actors. No idea what dune is about but looking forward to seeing this regardless

[Buster]

Saw it in Imax at chinook yesterday. Was sensational.

I'll take a faux climax and a second movie, no problem at all.

[dirtsniffer]

But you're probably used to seeing faux climaxes. Might need another opinion

[ExtraSlow]

Probably going Tuesday.

[Buster]

But you're probably used to seeing faux climaxes. Might need another opinion

I did not see this coming, and it's amazing.

[2Legit2Quit]

Saw the noon IMAX showing today, crazy good. Visuals are insane, great cast, good pace for a long movie. Well worth the wait.

[ExtraSlow]

I don't go to cinemas much. What's Imax Vs laser atmos?

I used to like the "real" Imax at the eau Claire theatre, but that's different, right?

[Buster]

I don't go to cinemas much. What's Imax Vs laser atmos?

I used to like the "real" Imax at the eau Claire theatre, but that's different, right?

Chinook is the only iMax worth considering. It's a worthwhile upgrade over the other technologies

[ExtraSlow]

That's easy, I'm not going to chinook, so I won't worry about it.

[finboy]

Such a visually stunning movie! Just sucks there was not really a climax since it was part 1. We don't even know if there will be a sequel either. That would be the worst if that's all we got.

This is my concern, theatre was not very full and the numbers for this weekend aren’t great. Sad part about Villeneuve is that he makes great movies that most people don’t want to see.

Fingers crossed we get a conclusion


For context:

Last week the new Halloween movie made $49.4 million. It also released same day digital.

The week before Bond made (a disappointing) $55.5.

The week before that, Venom pulled in $90.

Shang Chi made more money in its second weekend than Dune is projected to make in its first.

Jungle Cruise opened to $35 mil in the last weekend of July.

This is the lowest opening for a major movie since Free Guy in August, which had a budget $40 mil less and Covid was worse.

BR 2049 opened to the same numbers with a smaller budget (and undoubtedly a smaller marketing campaign) and is considered a financial failure.

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/qdw8vs/dune_shifting_between_30m32m_opening_weekend/

[2Legit2Quit]

Dune did $40.1 million over the weekend domestically across US/Canada, should aid in the sequel(s?) being green lit

[suntan]

Apparently it's mostly good?!? I want to watch now. I quite like the books.

I did not know they were planning to do two movies, that will be MUCH better. Always LOL at the Lynch version that compresses the last 2/3 of the book into 15 minutes.

"Well shit, we ran out of money, here's Sting almost naked!"

[Darell_n]

I really enjoyed the movie as well. Also downloaded the 31 Dune audio book refresher to keep me listening for the next forever, or until I’m sick of them. (23Gb)

[2Legit2Quit]

The new movie is missing some Captain Picard holding a pug during battle though, loses a few points for that

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[finboy]

Apparently it's mostly good?!? I want to watch now. I quite like the books.

I did not know they were planning to do two movies, that will be MUCH better. Always LOL at the Lynch version that compresses the last 2/3 of the book into 15 minutes.

"Well shit, we ran out of money, here's Sting almost naked!"

I think it will end up working a lot better watching straight through on both movies (hopefully with director cuts). This movie just kind of stops like a commercial break rather than a closing scene that will lead to a next movie.

[2Legit2Quit]

Welp looks like it didn't take long for the sequel to get the go ahead, October 2023 aimed release date

https://deadline.com/2021/10/dune-sequel-greenlit-by-legendary-warner-bros-theatrical-release-1234862383/

[beecue]

What a relief! I watched it again at home last night and so glad I watched in the theatres the first go.

Though I wish I watched it in Imax. I'm definitely not making that mistake for the second part.

[ExtraSlow]

Holy fuck, that was loud. That is my first and last impression of that movie. I don't know if Landmark had the volume fucked up or what, but it was painfully loud.

Also some movement flicker at parts, particularly the overhead city shots when they first got to arakis.
Ended up in the Landmark Country Hills Imax theatre due to showtimes.
Still satisfied. Still interested for ep2.

[msommers]

As someone who hasn't read the books, I was pretty lost and feeling like there is a ton they couldn't fit in the movie. Visually great yes, but lots of holes. May have to embark on reading the books

[Buster]

As someone who hasn't read the books, I was pretty lost and feeling like there is a ton they couldn't fit in the movie. Visually great yes, but lots of holes. May have to embark on reading the books

*Book

I dont think there are any plans to make the sequel books, which were quite different.

[suntan]

Holy fuck, that was loud. That is my first and last impression of that movie. I don't know if Landmark had the volume fucked up or what, but it was painfully loud.

Also some movement flicker at parts, particularly the overhead city shots when they first got to arakis.
Ended up in the Landmark Country Hills Imax theatre due to showtimes.
Still satisfied. Still interested for ep2.

Theatres these days are LOUD.

I watched Gladiator in the USA, it was so loud that my hearing was muffled after the movie was over.

[colsankey]

Loved it.
Volume was kept at a normal level in my basement, but I really liked it.

Big upgrade from the original I re-watched about 2 months ago.

[schocker]

Holy fuck, that was loud. That is my first and last impression of that movie. I don't know if Landmark had the volume fucked up or what, but it was painfully loud.

Also some movement flicker at parts, particularly the overhead city shots when they first got to arakis.
Ended up in the Landmark Country Hills Imax theatre due to showtimes.
Still satisfied. Still interested for ep2.

Feels like I was at a concert. Even louder than no time to die. I thought it was great though having not yet read the book.

[holden]

Looks like this is the last weekend to see it in IMAX.

[Inzane]

I saw it last week and thought it was excellent. I'm quite familiar with the source material (books), and the David Lynch film, and the sci fi mini-series.

This was a pretty good representation so far. However, I found it lacked some exposition that would've helped people that are coming in cold. A lot of important details and explanation was left out. And a few key characters too, which surely will appear in part 2, but were conspicuously absent in part 1.

For the most part this movie was vastly superior to the two prior on-screen incarnations. But I couldn't help but compare at certain points. And surprisingly I found there were still a few things I still liked better in the Lynch version than here. For example, I like how the gom jabbar scene was done in the Lynch film more. (perhaps it was the acting of the two characters involved) Also the scene with the first worm appearance when they are mining spice - one of the highlights of the Lynch film IMO. In this new one, your head is slammed with the Zimmer score which is basically just a wall of sound at times and it was hard to hear and discern what was going on.

Most of the cast was great. But not all of them are necessarily better than their 1984 Lynch counterparts. e.g. I thought the new Lady Jessica was played rather flat... lacked the emotional range that Francesca Annis had.

I am relieved Part 2 has been green lit. Now the long wait.

[Buster]

I saw it last week and thought it was excellent. I'm quite familiar with the source material (books), and the David Lynch film, and the sci fi mini-series.

This was a pretty good representation so far. However, I found it lacked some exposition that would've helped people that are coming in cold. A lot of important details and explanation was left out. And a few key characters too, which surely will appear in part 2, but were conspicuously absent in part 1.

For the most part this movie was vastly superior to the two prior on-screen incarnations. But I couldn't help but compare at certain points. And surprisingly I found there were still a few things I still liked better in the Lynch version than here. For example, I like how the gom jabbar scene was done in the Lynch film more. (perhaps it was the acting of the two characters involved) Also the scene with the first worm appearance when they are mining spice - one of the highlights of the Lynch film IMO. In this new one, your head is slammed with the Zimmer score which is basically just a wall of sound at times and it was hard to hear and discern what was going on.

Most of the cast was great. But not all of them are necessarily better than their 1984 Lynch counterparts. e.g. I thought the new Lady Jessica was played rather flat... lacked the emotional range that Francesca Annis had.

I am relieved Part 2 has been green lit. Now the long wait.

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[Inzane]

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about which part??

[JRSC00LUDE]

I know absolutely nothing about this franchise whatsoever which makes it hard to want to bother trying to watch it. I am the polar opposite of Inzane. Or maybe I am just Inzane in the membrane and should give it a go?

[Tik-Tok]

Sounds to me like I'll be disappointed with the "ending" and should just wait until part 2 comes out to watch them both.

[beyond_ban]

I know nothing about Dune but i have been told i must see it so i am going to Imax tonight at 7. Will report back.

[ExtraSlow]

Take earplugs

[Buster]

I saw it last week and thought it was excellent. I'm quite familiar with the source material (books), and the David Lynch film, and the sci fi mini-series.

This was a pretty good representation so far. However, I found it lacked some exposition that would've helped people that are coming in cold. A lot of important details and explanation was left out. And a few key characters too, which surely will appear in part 2, but were conspicuously absent in part 1.

For the most part this movie was vastly superior to the two prior on-screen incarnations. But I couldn't help but compare at certain points. And surprisingly I found there were still a few things I still liked better in the Lynch version than here. For example, I like how the gom jabbar scene was done in the Lynch film more. (perhaps it was the acting of the two characters involved) Also the scene with the first worm appearance when they are mining spice - one of the highlights of the Lynch film IMO. In this new one, your head is slammed with the Zimmer score which is basically just a wall of sound at times and it was hard to hear and discern what was going on.

Most of the cast was great. But not all of them are necessarily better than their 1984 Lynch counterparts. e.g. I thought the new Lady Jessica was played rather flat... lacked the emotional range that Francesca Annis had.

I am relieved Part 2 has been green lit. Now the long wait.

No aspect of the Lynch film is superior to the DV film. No acting, no worm appearances, Rebecca Ferguson was great as Jessica.

[beyond_ban]

I loved it. I am no movie buff but that really checked a lot of boxes, almost makes me want to pick up the books to see what happens next rather than waiting years for the sequel.


Take earplugs

It was loud but thankfully i've ruined my hearing enough over the years with loud music that i don't think any further damage was done.

[birdman86]

I loved it. I am no movie buff but that really checked a lot of boxes, almost makes me want to pick up the books to see what happens next rather than waiting years for the sequel.



It was loud but thankfully i've ruined my hearing enough over the years with loud music that i don't think any further damage was done.

To be fair the first book is probably the single best science fiction novel ever written. My opinion...but not an uncommon one

[Xtrema]

I know absolutely nothing about this franchise whatsoever which makes it hard to want to bother trying to watch it. I am the polar opposite of Inzane. Or maybe I am just Inzane in the membrane and should give it a go?

Give it a go while it's still on good screens. Beautiful pictures, beautiful sound.

But if you are more like ADHD Marvel movies kind of person, you'll get bored.

[holden]

For those that didn't like it, what did you think about something like Blade Runner 2049, another Villeneuve film. Many called it a sci-fi classic and better than the original, but probably not everyone's cup of tea.

[Buster]

For those that didn't like it, what did you think about something like Blade Runner 2049, another Villeneuve film. Many called it a sci-fi classic and better than the original, but probably not everyone's cup of tea.

It was amazing. But I'm a huge DV fanboi.

[Inzane]

For those that didn't like it, what did you think about something like Blade Runner 2049, another Villeneuve film. Many called it a sci-fi classic and better than the original, but probably not everyone's cup of tea.

BR 2049 was pretty great, but NOT better than the original. IMHO.

*edit. sorry I didn't notice the first part of your question. I liked Dune AND BR 2049.

[Xtrema]

For those that didn't like it, what did you think about something like Blade Runner 2049, another Villeneuve film. Many called it a sci-fi classic and better than the original, but probably not everyone's cup of tea.

Visually stunning but his pace on story is much too slow in today's ADHD world.

Arrival is still DV's best film IMHO. Mostly because it's not an existing IP and you didn't expect what's coming. Also very Nolan-ish.

[Buster]

Visually stunning but his pace on story is much too slow in today's ADHD world.

Arrival is still DV's best film IMHO. Mostly because it's not an existing IP and you didn't expect what's coming. Also very Nolan-ish.

Arrival was existing IP.

[Xtrema]

Arrival was existing IP.

I guess I should have said sequel/prequel/reboot.

[killramos]

Was there like 3 other movies I was supposed to watch before I watched this to be able to enjoy it fully or something?

A lot of epic for very little explanation…

[Buster]

Was there like 3 other movies I was supposed to watch before I watched this to be able to enjoy it fully or something?

A lot of epic for very little explanation…

Books help

[suntan]

It’s about the first half of the first book.

[Tik-Tok]

A lot of epic for very little explanation…

They definitely blow through the lore quickly. Watching the beginning again might help. Or read the book.

The eighties one was even worse. I remember being confused as fuck, so I had to read it.

[ExtraSlow]

It's a confusing and complicated story.

[Gman.45]

They definitely blow through the lore quickly. Watching the beginning again might help. Or read the book.

The eighties one was even worse. I remember being confused as fuck, so I had to read it.

Agreed, when I saw the 80s film I was in complete wtf mode, even though I was 12 or 13 when it came out. I read the first book that week, and it's been a favorite I re read every few years ever since. This Villneuve film was fantastic IMO, the sound in the theater alone was worth the price. I can't wait for the second part.

There is a TV series out this year on the Bene Ges apparently too.

I really like the original TV series that SciFi did, both the Children of Dune 3 part and the original 2 part, it wasn't bad at all. This latest film though was great.

[BigDL]

I really like the original TV series that SciFi did, both the Children of Dune 3 part and the original 2 part, it wasn't bad at all. This latest film though was great.

Found a youtube video for the scifi series. Man I think I like the 80's physical effects vs a lot of the bad early CGI.