Review wanted: Dune
07-11-00, 06:13 PM
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I tried to search for this, but every archived post that had some merit was linked to the DVD Talk Newsletter?? (has this happened to anyone else??)
I heard this movie is close to 5hrs long (a-la Sci-Fi channel director's cut version)
Therefore, does the DVD include all the missing scenes? Or is this one or those Quick "let's get it on DVD" movie treatments?
Thanks
I heard this movie is close to 5hrs long (a-la Sci-Fi channel director's cut version)
Therefore, does the DVD include all the missing scenes? Or is this one or those Quick "let's get it on DVD" movie treatments?
Thanks
07-11-00, 07:32 PM
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The version that is available in Region 1 is the widescreen theatrical version (2 hours, 17 minutes). It is a good/acceptable transfer, but nothing that'll blow you away.
The only other version of Dune is the "TV version" that is shown on the Sci-Fi Channel every now and again. This version is (a) NOT a director's cut -- in fact, the director actually got his name removed from it and (b) is only 3 hours and 9 minutes when you take out the commercials.
The TV Version is available on Region 2 Japanese DVD. You'll need an all-code player to watch it. It is a decent (but pan-and-scan) transfer with removable subtitles. They used the same transfer that was used for the Japanese laserdisc boxed set a few years ago.
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The only other version of Dune is the "TV version" that is shown on the Sci-Fi Channel every now and again. This version is (a) NOT a director's cut -- in fact, the director actually got his name removed from it and (b) is only 3 hours and 9 minutes when you take out the commercials.
The TV Version is available on Region 2 Japanese DVD. You'll need an all-code player to watch it. It is a decent (but pan-and-scan) transfer with removable subtitles. They used the same transfer that was used for the Japanese laserdisc boxed set a few years ago.
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07-11-00, 08:37 PM
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The DVD is pretty bare-bones - one trailer, iirc - and the transfer and sound are pretty lousy. But the movie is excellent and there's no hint of a re-release, so if you liked the movie (like I do), you shouldn't be terribly dissuaded by low DVD quality.
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07-12-00, 01:41 AM
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HoNuts -- while I have to disagree with you about the Lynch version (I can't imagine anyone doing a better job with DUNE in only 2 hours and some change...and some of the casting and performances were great), I too am excited about the upcoming miniseries. Could be very cool.
There's already a web site set up for it:
http://www.scifi.com/dune/
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[This message has been edited by bboisvert (edited July 11, 2000).]
There's already a web site set up for it:
http://www.scifi.com/dune/
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[This message has been edited by bboisvert (edited July 11, 2000).]
