Product Description
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Dazzling special effects, unforgettable images and powerful
performances highlight David Lynch's stunning film version of
Frank ert's classic science fiction epic about an
intergalactic warrior's messianic rise. Starring Kyle MacLachlan,
Jose Ferrer, Max von Sydow, O winner Linda Hunt and Sting,
Dune is the ultimate adventure experience that goes beyond the
imagination.
Bonus Content:
* Deleted Scenes with Introduction By Raffaella De Laurentiis
* Designing Dune
* Special Effects
* Models & Minatures
* Wardrobe Design
* Photography Gallery
* Production Notes
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Even more than most of David Lynch's deliberately bizarre and
idiosyncratic movies, Dune is a "love-it-or-hate-it" affair. An
ambitious, epic, utterly mind-boggling--and, let's admit it,
all-out weird--adaptation of Frank ert's classic science
fiction novel, Dune remains one of the most controversial films
in the director's exceedingly provocative career. The story (if
Dune can be said to have just one story) is complex and
convoluted in the epic tradition; it has
Kyle MacLachlan as Paul Usul Muad'Dib Atreides something to do
with political intrigue and a planet that is home to a precious
spice and gigantic sand worms. Think Shakespeare's Henry IV with
a dash of Tremors, and set in another galaxy. But despite plenty
of strangely whispered voice-overs that explain the characters'
thoughts (and endlessly detailed exposition), storytelling is not
really among the film's strong points. There are, however, a lot
of memorably fantastic/grotesque images, an extraordinary cast,
and a soundtrack featuring Toto. I told you it was weird. Among
the stars are Kyle MacLachlan, José Ferrer, Dean Stockwell, Brad
Dourif, Sting, Kenneth McMillan, Patrick
Sting as Feyd-Rautha Stewart, Sean Young, and Linda Hunt. --Jim
Emerson
DVD features
Melange fans have a lot to be excited about with this impressive
edition of Dune, though the "Extended Edition" label is a bit
misleading. If you are expecting the mythic 4 hour "David Lynch
preferred" version that is rumored to be sitting in a vault,
dont get your hopes up. This isn't it. In an attempt to quickly
sober spice-fueled giddy fans, producer Raffaella De Laurentiis
(daughter of Dino De Laurentiis) immediately reveals in the
'Deleted Scenes' introduction that the rumored 4 hour version is
just that; a rumor. What this DVD set does contain is the 2 Hour
17 Minute original theatrical release digitally remastered,
available for the first time in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen and
5.1 surround sound. The presentation on this edition is a drastic
improvement from the original letterboxed release. On the
flipside of the DVD
fight! is the alternate 2 hour 57 minute version cut for
television. As many fans know, this 'extended' version was
disowned by Lynch, who insisted his name be replaced by that
famous Hollywood pseudonym "Alan Smithee;" the name used by
directors whose film was taken away and recut against their
wishes. There is some new material in the 14 minutes of deleted
scenes offering a bit more background into the Bene Gesserit
sisterhood, the Kwisatz Haderach prophecy and the Fremen culture
and their struggle. All other extras focus on the international
production crew of Dune including the design team, special
effects, and short documentaries on the miniature models and
wardrobe designs. Disappointingly, there are no appearances in
the bonus features by any of the original cast or Lynch himself.
However, many of the production crew members talk openly about
working with David Lynch and his artistic involvement in the
visual process. To cap it off, this edition comes in a very
stylish and sturdy DVD tin that opens like a keep case. --Rob
Bracco
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