Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
2/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 09/22/2020
Any potentially deep subject matter gets drowned out by its confusing, muddled, and overcrowded story. David Lynch's "Dune" is a beautiful mess that has gained a following that I unfortunately am not a part of.
Rating of
0.5/4
Indyfreak - wrote on 08/14/2018
Grotesque visual effects, too many characters, and a labyrinthine yet utterly incomprehensible story makes Dune one of the most unbearable big budget movies put to film. I doubt even fans of Frank Herbert know what the heck is going on with the plot. David Lynch's fetish for ugly visuals, drab set design, and a dark dank vision of a feudalistic future may set it apart from other space operas like Star Wars or Star Trek. But it's thoroughly unpleasant to watch and the furthest thing from entertaining. Even Caligula was at the least interesting and memorable to sit through as a movie viewing experience. This couldn't even top a Penthouse porn epic! I can't think of anything sadder!
Rating of
0.5/4
Unknown - wrote on 03/10/2014
A disastrously un-entertaining mess of a movie. After watching, it's easy to tell that 'Dune' was adapted from a hefty novel. But that shouldn't be an excuse for the film to turn out as colossally convoluted as it is. The visuals, as fantastically weird as they may be, don't make any more sense than the story and characters. The majority is unpleasant to look at, despite having mostly good SFX for the time. Nothing but a big boring head scratcher.
Rating of
1/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 04/02/2011
David Lynch creepiness doesn't translate well to the sci-fi genre. This is a boring and confusing film, murkily directed and acted with little emotion. Kudos to you if you can figure out what is going on midway through the film. A strong soundtrack, but the film gets bogged down with its many exasperating dialogue sequences.
Rating of
3/4
Film Craver - wrote on 08/25/2007
Director's Cut is a must see! The theatrical version makes little sense and I often times thought one must be on drugs to "get it". However the Director's cut actually makes perfect sense and is really an epic movie. This should have been a trilogy.
Rating of
1/4
Topher - wrote on 08/13/2007
The Sci-fi channel did a mini-series that was much better. However, this one has sting -- and that's gotta count for something.
Rating of
3/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 07/31/2007
Turning one of the greatest sci-fi novels of all time into a workable film is hard work, but David Lynch was up to the task. I think this would have been an easy four stars if his original vision had been allowed.
Rating of
3.5/4
Alex - wrote on 05/13/2007
Although it is incredibly confusing, very badly directed at times (cut by the studio many times), and anti climactic, the story is amazing. I enjoyed the music, the set and location shots, and acting. Too bad it was hacked up by the studio.
