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Subject: Re: OT: Dune (for sci-fi afficianados only)

From: "Dave Bradley" <daveb2@...>
Date: 2000-12-04

--- In motm@egroups.com, jhaible@t... wrote:
> > I never thought that the Lynch version had any positive aspects...
>
> Ah, what exactly is wrong with that movie ?
> I remember I was deeply impressed when it first came to the movie
> theaters. (How many years ago was that ?)
> I like the "ancient" decor of that movie, as opposed to the modern-
ness
> of many other SciFi films.
>
> JH.

The worst things about the Lynch movie for me -
1. its totally incomprehensible plot (given the need to depict 10000
years of subtle power relationships, but the editing made it even
worse)

2. the Harkonnens were cartoon figures HAHA! I AM EVIL! HAHAHA!

3. the intentionally gratuitous repellant scenes with heart plugs,
etc.

But at least it had energy. I'll watch part 2 tonight, but they will
probably introduce a menage a trois with Paul, Chani, and Irulan in
the name of "furthering the plot".

Frustrated Moe