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'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
As ridiculous as it seems, actually a really clever idea; you want your trailer to trend as much as possible, so you want as many people watching it as soon as possible after upload. Which means you need to let people know the trailer is coming.
Zed wrote: *All statements reflect my opinion at this moment. if some sort of pretty new model gets released (or if I change my mind at random) I reserve the right to jump on any bandwagon at will.
I liked the first one enough so hopefully the second part does not dissapoint. I wonder if they will eventually release the rumoured 4 hour version of the first part? I think it was Momoa talking about it?
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As ridiculous as it seems, actually a really clever idea; you want your trailer to trend as much as possible, so you want as many people watching it as soon as possible after upload. Which means you need to let people know the trailer is coming.
What a world we live in?
I suggest we all just be thankful that YouTube’s algorithm no longer pushes “reactions” to a trailer over the trailer.
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I really liked the first one. Never read the books, I vaguely remember watching the original movie as a child and never got into the sci-fi series. I did read alot of wiki's on the Dune universe.
Spoiler:
Are they trying to surprise the unaware with not showing Dunan Idaho, or does "he" show back up in the later books that this movie doesn't cover?
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"Sometimes the only victory possible is to keep your opponent from winning." - The Emperor, from The Outcast Dead.
"Tell your gods we are coming for them, and that their realms will burn as ours did." -Thostos Bladestorm
I really liked the first one. Never read the books, I vaguely remember watching the original movie as a child and never got into the sci-fi series. I did read alot of wiki's on the Dune universe.
Spoiler:
Are they trying to surprise the unaware with not showing Dunan Idaho, or does "he" show back up in the later books that this movie doesn't cover?
Spoiler:
Duncan Idaho (played by Jason Momoa) dies near the end of the first film. He won't be back unless they do an adaptation of 'Dune Messiah', the second book in the series.
'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
FWIW, Villeneuve has said he'd like to do Dune Messiah in order to complete Paul Atreides' story. I suspect this one will make enough bank for the studio to get behind it.
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Shadow Walker wrote: I liked the first one enough so hopefully the second part does not dissapoint. I wonder if they will eventually release the rumoured 4 hour version of the first part? I think it was Momoa talking about it?
They definitely need an extended edition like LotR. I feel like it was missing a few too many vital scenes for people who haven't read the books.
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Cato Sicarius, after force feeding Captain Ventris a copy of the Codex Astartes for having the audacity to play Deathwatch, chokes to death on his own D-baggery after finding Calgar assembling his new Eldar army.
Shadow Walker wrote: I liked the first one enough so hopefully the second part does not dissapoint. I wonder if they will eventually release the rumoured 4 hour version of the first part? I think it was Momoa talking about it?
They definitely need an extended edition like LotR. I feel like it was missing a few too many vital scenes for people who haven't read the books.
I really want to see the banquet scene, it’s one of my favourites from the book.
Although from the new trailer it looks like part 2 is going to include the gladiatorial combat, which is cool. Wondering if that’s how they’re going to introduce Feyd?
Zed wrote: *All statements reflect my opinion at this moment. if some sort of pretty new model gets released (or if I change my mind at random) I reserve the right to jump on any bandwagon at will.
Finally got around to watching part 1 on a plane flight this week. Really enjoyed it. I'm not well versed in Dune, but I enjoyed the visuals and the scale of everything.
On topic: is this the final chapter or will there be a third film?
Not clear. It’s the final part of the adaptation of Dune, but the director has expressed an interest in adapting Dune Messiah, the sequel novel, and if that were to happen this would effectively be part 2 of 3.
Just really excited for this.
I reread Dune every couple of years and I was very pleased with the first movie though I'd of course like an extended version with even more Dune'age. I have high hopes for the second installment.
I hope it does well. There was some spectulation that it was considered a success for surpassing Covid expectations but might have had a harder time achieving financial acclaim in a non-covid setting.
On topic: is this the final chapter or will there be a third film?
Not clear. It’s the final part of the adaptation of Dune, but the director has expressed an interest in adapting Dune Messiah, the sequel novel, and if that were to happen this would effectively be part 2 of 3.
I've heard the same. A 3 parter like that would be a neat and tidy little trilogy. However less or modest success for #2 would probably put off a 3rd and lots of success for 2 might well power on towards more than 3 Dune films. Unlike most other sci-fi franchises, Dune hasn't yet been heavily exploited.
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I really dislike the lack of color. It's excessively bleak and I don't think that fits the setting or even reflects human condition. I'm pretty sure the majority of petty tyrants, dictators, monarchies, etc, throughout history have been fairly ornamental assuming they could afford it and the technology was there.
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trexmeyer wrote: I really dislike the lack of color. It's excessively bleak and I don't think that fits the setting or even reflects human condition. I'm pretty sure the majority of petty tyrants, dictators, monarchies, etc, throughout history have been fairly ornamental assuming they could afford it and the technology was there.
I don’t think I feel quite as strongly, but I did find the modern / minimalist look a bit disappointing (certainly for Caladan and Arakeen); I’ve always imagined the imperium in Dune to be far more ostentatious and baroque. But I guess then you might leave unfamiliar audiences confused as to why everyone’s using clockwork in the far future?
Zed wrote: *All statements reflect my opinion at this moment. if some sort of pretty new model gets released (or if I change my mind at random) I reserve the right to jump on any bandwagon at will.
The clockwork is an important piece of visual storytelling, though. It tells the audience exactly how advanced the Dune tech is. See, everyone in the audience knows the progression of technology goes:
Clockwork
Steam
Diesel
Atomic robo
1999 edge
Apple Store
Clockwork-but-black
Nano
Crystal
Clockwork-but-glass
Dirty fabric with wires
Bio-gooey
Energy squid
Clockwork-but-glowing
BobtheInquisitor wrote: If he makes Dune Messiah, I hope he takes the next step and adapts Children of Dune.
That would be a good ending point of the series, as the 3,500-year time jump to God Emperor of Dune would be a bit too far.
'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
BobtheInquisitor wrote: If he makes Dune Messiah, I hope he takes the next step and adapts Children of Dune.
I doubt it happens, honestly. By the time Dune Messiah would be released, it'd probably be what, 10 years of his life devoted to that world? You only get so much lifespan in which to direct movies and I suspect he'd want to move on to other projects. Producing and passing the torch to another director sounds more likely to me.
Watched this interview with Denis Villeneuve recently, where he is talking about the Paul/Reverend Mother/Gom Jabbar scene (where he puts his hand in the box). You got the sense the film was such a labour of love (he has wanted to make the film since he was 12 or 13 and first read the book), it's worth a watch. I liked the comment about Timothy Chalamet being a bit intimidated by Charlotte Rampling (who is known as having such a reputation and history in theatre and acting) and that feeding into the scene.
