.ak wrote: » Problem is I flew through them, probably the quickest I've read 3 books before (I'm generally a very slow reader!). So I rewatched the Denis Lynch version the other day... I wish I hadn't. I had fond memories of that movie. I'm not sure if its the re-reading of the book or what, but it felt like a 'Dune in 60 Seconds' cut a school project would put together, some of the bits incredibly laughable. No wonder Lynch disconnected himself from it! Ouch.
Sad Professor wrote: » This film is half of the first book. The haven't shot the second film and possibly never will if this isn't a success.
joficeduns1 wrote: » I read the first two books after seeing the trailer last year and am unsure of where the half split will be of book one. Anyone hazard a guess maybe? Spoiler marked of course.
banie01 wrote: » Book 1, Dune itself rather than Dune Messiah. Is split into 3, Book 1; Dune, Book 2; Muad Dib and Book 3; The Prophet. As I understand Villeneuve, he has made 1st movie to encompass Book 1 and 2 of the original novel as there is a very natural split point in the novel there.
joficeduns1 wrote: » I get you, I'm recalling it now. In my mind that seems like there is a lack of content for a second film (not that the book lacks a sound conclusion). Will probably have another read-through later this year ahead of the (hopefully) theatric release.
banie01 wrote: » If the split is between Muad-dib and The Prophet, it really would work quite well IMO. 1st movie is character and world building with fantastic action sequence potential and a cogent ending. 2nd movie is the payoff. Huge space opera, rebellion and war and intrigue on a grand scale (not that the 1st book/movie will lack that).
EltonJohn69 wrote: » If they release the movie when a lot of people are vaccinated and cinemas are open there could be huge pent up cinema demand and Dune could be massive.
.ak wrote: » Ah so it is split between Muad’dib and Prophet that makes total sense. I would consider them the first 3 books, no?
titan18 wrote: » I was thinking the split would come after the fight with Jamis That part to me would seem like a climax to the film
banie01 wrote: » True, that sequence and a couple of chapter after of world building and tying up are where "Muad-dib Book 2" finishes up.
speedboatchase wrote: » To an extent. But people will much rather go to the old familiars when cinemas open up - Black Widow, Bond, Top Gun. Dune might actually be better off as a tool to get fanboys to subscribe to HBO Max, rather participating in a worldwide box office model that relies on extremely familiar IP and diluted storytelling for international audiences.
EltonJohn69 wrote: » There will be a massive boost to cinema attendance, I think people are probably sick of watching movies at home. I think this will play in Dunes favour. Combine that with some strong word of mouth and a well known/marketable cast there is a good chance of success. Blade runner 2097 was kind of an esoteric movie with a blockbuster budget and was unlikely to succeed. I think Dune is both esoteric and full of action. Kind of like the matrix. That was an unknown IP but had good word of mouth and a marketable cast and was also intelligent storytelling.
titan18 wrote: » Chalamet and Zendaya will be a big help for it tbf with younger crowds. It'll draw a lot more of a casual audience than other heavy sci-fi/nerd films.
Dufflecoat Fanny wrote: » The original films casting was faultless in fairness, even sting pulled it off.
EltonJohn69 wrote: » That role was Sting greatest contribution to culture.
