Lynch’s first attempt-"Dune"

Danielle 2021-11-13 08:01:25

If "The Elephant Man" has become a surprising development for Lynch in both its vision and success, then "Dune" has shocked people in all aspects.
"Dune" in 1984 was a bold attempt by David Lynch in the style of director. The film is adapted from the science fiction novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. It is worth mentioning that the popular real-time strategy game "Dune Castle" in the 90s also originated from the same novel.
The story takes place in 10991, on a planet called the desert planet Keith (sand dunes). On this planet, there is the only energy element in the universe. It can prolong your life, expand your consciousness and enable you to travel through space and time. . In order to fight for control of it, the forces of evil and justice were put into battle across the starry sky. Paul was considered to be the savior who had waited for several generations. After a victory, the enemy was defeated. In the end, Paul found himself really the master of sand dunes, energy elements, and the entire universe. Did the later "The Matrix" refer to this plot?
Despite the huge investment in the film and the realistic effects of special effects, it was unexpectedly not successful at the box office. Perhaps it was because the atmosphere was too heavy and people were overwhelmed, or it was because the film was too formalistic. But in any case, David Lynch has shown his courage to innovate.
The most "non-Lynchy" in the film is that it is not a story that happens around people. It is a whole galaxy, not just two floors.
The biggest failure is that Lynch does not have the final editing rights, and, little by little, Lynch is more and more compromised. After all, it's a big production; everyone who invested money in it wanted to feel like a master. Most of them are also Lynch’s good friends. Lynch’s indulgence is not unrelated. What a painful lesson, for Lynch, but as long as you love Lynch, you might as well watch this film: The sleeper who is destined to wake up-the savior Paul Atred.

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Extended Reading
  • Lola 2022-04-23 07:01:42

    You can see the beauty of Aunt Sean Yang when she was young, plus Sting playing the villain. This film was later adapted into a game, and the second generation of the game became a real-time strategy, which had a far-reaching impact.

  • Cameron 2021-11-13 08:01:25

    The experience is really not good, the scene art is actually okay, except for the rough script, the lines and casting are really broken (Duncan is not strong enough, why is Mrs. Jessica hanging eyes?), the performance style is very chronological. Heavy, the overall temperament is very classical; slot point: the military uniform is stupid, what the hell is the square protective cover? ! ! ! What about flapping wing aircraft? ? ? The montage of the Utredi family’s shuttle to Ellakos is too perfunctory; the Freman’s eyes are blue and sometimes black; I really can’t stand the creator of Shahulu, this is not just one Root J*? ; Reasonable suggestion: The extended version is just a tuoxiang, let's watch the DL cut theatrical version, it is not the same movie at all, the color and texture are not the same grade, at least it will not be completely reduced to a B-level Cult film

Dune quotes

  • Guild Navigator: We have just folded space from Ix.

    Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV: Yes? How was your journey?

    Guild Navigator: Many machines on Ix, new machines.

    Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV: Oh, yes?

    Guild Navigator: Not as good as those on Richese.

  • Paul: Would you really have drawn my blood?

    Gurney Halleck: If you'd have fought one whit below your abilities; I'd have given you a good scar to remind ye.