I think some people will think it’s boring and nothing happens but I went in thinking it would be good not great. We both loved it.
I think some people will think it’s boring and nothing happens but I went in thinking it would be good not great. We both loved it.
Should I just watch the original for the 100th time?
In theater or on HBO Max? I'm not sure whether the visuals justify spending money for the theater when I have it at home already.
I would not enjoy it is as much if my wife went with me so not even going to attempt it. It would be like taking her to a strip club.I get the feeling that my wife would get bored with it, as she tends to complain that something needs to happen if the movie goes too long without significant events (and yet can somehow sit through a Woody Allen movie contently).
I would not enjoy it is as much if my wife went with me so not even going to attempt it. It would be like taking her to a strip club.
Should I just watch the original for the 100th time?
I am convinced that deep down nobody thinks Woody Allen movies are good, but nobody wants to be the one that says, "I don't get it. What is good is about this?"I get the feeling that my wife would get bored with it, as she tends to complain that something needs to happen if the movie goes too long without significant events (and yet can somehow sit through a Woody Allen movie contently).
Saw it last night as well. Was very curious how they were going to cut the movies into 2, and honestly thought it was about as good of a time to do it. There does seem to be "a lot of build, with no sufficient end" but I think that is solely if you've never read it or are expecting it to be a standalone movie.
There was a good amount of character/family development, but also still felt a bit rushed at times. I will say, I read stories that it was "boring, or slow moving" but I didn't see it. Tons of action and storyline matter to chew on during the 2.5+ hours. Maybe a few less shots of the planetscapes and a few more dialogue scenes but overall was very pleased with how it played out.
Lots of "visions" which are great foreshadowing, but brings more questions to the watcher than answers, which is on purpose but can see how some new to Dune would be annoyed they didn't get more.
I think it's worth seeing in theaters, if you're on the fence about it, but I do plan to re-watch on HBO Max to add some subtitles to a few discussion and just to take it all in again.
tl;dr version: As a person who has been waiting for this movie for years, I was very happy leaving the theater. Characters were played well and believable, cinematography is what you'd expect from Denis. The movie covers alot but also leaves alot untouched, almost assuring a 2nd movie without actual confirmation. I know some casual watchers will not find it as enjoyable, but I think this could be a great set up for an awesome 2nd movie. Here's to hoping.
I love reading this and appreciate it. I am not one that read the books or was dying to see this or knows anything about the characters etc so hearing someone that has that history is great. I think the cast is top notch. I have to say Jason Mamoa can (gasp) actually act?! Rebecca Ferguson continues to be a criminally underrated actress and i love her. And love seeing acting royalty like Charlotte Rampling as that queen witch old lady. Good stuff.
Lover Rampling in her role, the perfect amount of witch/grandmother. Was curious how Skaarsgard would pull off Baron and really liked his portrayal, the Baron in the book was a bit "over the top" in some senses, and I thought they made the Baron ominous but believable.I love reading this and appreciate it. I am not one that read the books or was dying to see this or knows anything about the characters etc so hearing someone that has that history is great. I think the cast is top notch. I have to say Jason Mamoa can (gasp) actually act?! Rebecca Ferguson continues to be a criminally underrated actress and i love her. And love seeing acting royalty like Charlotte Rampling as that queen witch old lady. Good stuff.
Palms in Waukee is awesome.I think my buddy said this is available in imax too, but I honestly have no idea where the nearest imax is.
Woody Allen ******* sucks.I am convinced that deep down nobody thinks Woody Allen movies are good, but nobody wants to be the one that says, "I don't get it. What is good is about this?"