Dune

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The long-awaited film version of Frank Herbert's classic science fiction epic, Dune, explodes on the screen with dazzling special effects, unforgettable images, and powerful performances. The saga of intergalactic warrior Paul Atreides (Kyle MacLachlan) and his messianic rise to leadership features an all-star cast, including Jose Ferrer, Max Von Sydow, Oscar® winner Linda Hunt and rock legend, Sting. This monumental Dino DeLaurentiis presentation is directed by David Lynch (The Elephant Man, Eraserhead), with photography by Academy Award® winner Freddie Francis, music by Grammy® winner Toto, and incredible monster creation by E.T.'s Carlo Rambaldi. Visit an unbelievable world beyond time and space and experience the ultimate adventure that goes beyond the imagination.

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Critics Consensus

This truncated adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi masterwork is too dry to work as grand entertainment, but David Lynch's flair for the surreal gives it some spice.

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Lisa M

One of my all time favorite films!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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April R

It is a flawed masterpiece. But seeing in cinema was a mind bending experience!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Neil S

I mean it's pretty bad. Like Hallmark and Lifetime, I could not look away. But it's really terrible.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/29/24

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Draec M

It's more cartoonish, colorful, surreal an grotesque take on Dune, but Lynch did his best to pack as many plot points into his film in limited run time. I have good memories despite the departure from the source. Still very watchable! I recommend it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/20/24

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Jay O

80s cult classic, way to ahead of its time. Shame the effects weren't up to the best standards, even for the 80s

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Alex A

An absolute wast of two hours. Not only is it a bad adaptation of the novel, it's also a terrible movie. This is closer to a Flash Gordon knock off then a dune movie

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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Harper Barnes

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The special effects are mediocre -- the miniatures look like miniatures, the sets look like sets, the matte paintings look like matte painting. And even the much dreaded sand worms are about as scary as Missouri night crawlers.

Feb 15, 2024

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Desmond Ryan

Philadelphia Inquirer

Lynch's screenplay has all the vivacity of a Gregorian chant. Although his direction of individual scenes is inspired, Lynch the writer sabotages Lynch the filmmaker.

Feb 14, 2024

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Pauline Kael

New Yorker

The movie is heavy on exposition, and the story isn't dramatized -- it's merely acted out, in a series of scenes that are like illustrations.

Feb 14, 2024

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Jack Garner

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Ultimately, Dune is a most magnificent flying machine that can't quite get off the ground. But even if it can't fly, it's certainly impressive to look at on the runway.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 16, 2024

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Jeff Simon

Buffalo News

It's a remarkable film by a remarkable talent.

Feb 15, 2024

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David Wilson

Tulsa World

Dune does a good job of introducing us to another solar system, but it is full of such soap-opera dialogue and pretentious seriousness that many won't find it worth the trip.

Rated: 2/4

Feb 15, 2024

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Synopsis

The long-awaited film version of Frank Herbert's classic science fiction epic, Dune, explodes on the screen with dazzling special effects, unforgettable images, and powerful performances. The saga of intergalactic warrior Paul Atreides (Kyle MacLachlan) and his messianic rise to leadership features an all-star cast, including Jose Ferrer, Max Von Sydow, Oscar® winner Linda Hunt and rock legend, Sting. This monumental Dino DeLaurentiis presentation is directed by David Lynch (The Elephant Man, Eraserhead), with photography by Academy Award® winner Freddie Francis, music by Grammy® winner Toto, and incredible monster creation by E.T.'s Carlo Rambaldi. Visit an unbelievable world beyond time and space and experience the ultimate adventure that goes beyond the imagination.

Director: David Lynch
Producer: Dino De Laurentiis
Screenwriter: Frank Herbert, David Lynch
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Estudios Churubusco Azteca S.A., DeLaurentiis Productions
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 14, 1984, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Feb 18, 2024
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2014
Runtime: 2h 17m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Surround, Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1), 70mm

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