Dune

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Dune

PG-13

1984

2h 17m

Sci-Fi

Adventure

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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 Dune some spice.

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Jay Scott

Globe and Mail

Oct 8

Never in Dune does Lynch encourage the audience to identify with the characters.

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Harper Barnes

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

02/15/2024

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.

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Desmond Ryan

Philadelphia Inquirer

02/14/2024

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.

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Mike Studley

Liverpool Echo

Dec 8

A commendable attempt by director David Lynch. He has managed in the main to successfully condense Herbert's saga.

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Jack Garner

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

02/16/2024

3/5

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.

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Jeff Simon

Buffalo News

02/15/2024

It's a remarkable film by a remarkable talent.

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09/24/2024

Well done, but read the books first

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03/04/2024

One of my all time favorite films!!!

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02/21/2024

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

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Romas M

@Romas Dec 4

Greetings from Lithuania. "Dune" (1984) is a perfect example of a movie, that tries and fails to adapt an epic story into a 2 h 10 min flick. First time i watched this film only in 2025, after seeing Denis Villeneuve's Part 1 and Part 2 multiple times. This 1984 adaptation has one core issue that sinks the whole movie down - its run time. There is no way in the world that they could have possible adapted this epic story in a any good way within 2 hours film. It's like making Lord Of The Rings adaptation with 1 h 45 min run time. "Dune" (1984) has great costumes, good set design, desert scenes do look impressive. I watched this movie in 4K UHD presentation so i won't tell how many times i saw wires holding the Baron up in the air. Acting was decent enough for this kind of movie. But its writing and storytelling that do not work. It's the bizarre scenes involving milking of cat, or Sting in his underwear that do not work.

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Pedro Henrique C

@Pedro2005 Sep 25

Dune (1984) has its ups and downs, it has very weird and ugly CGI, the film's photography is very cool but it has several boring characters.

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Marco Q

Sep 8

80s sci-fi films have a unique charm, and are certainly a beautiful viewing experience. The narrative seems rushed. I understand that this film could be considered a failure in some ways, but I found it very enjoyable to watch.

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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.

Director: David Lynch
Producer: Raffaella De Laurentiis
Screenwriter: Frank Herbert
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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