Dune (1984) - Page 28 - Blu-ray Forum

DenOfEarth · 07-26-2014, 10:42 PM

I thought both movies were boring and some books should never attempt to be motion pictures as the book is unfilmable and not film friendly as i'm a hater of both the Lynch monstrosity and the Sci-fi mini-series. And what i was saying is we have our own opinions on Dune, l thougt Lynch was the wrong director and even he himself wants to pretend like he never made it and he went on to do better films as he should stick to independent films and not blockbuster hollywood films as that is what he did with Blue Velvet. And Dune is one of the worst films i've ever seen.

Eny- · 07-27-2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

I thought both movies were boring and some books should never attempt to be motion pictures as the book is unfilmable and not film friendly as i'm a hater of both the Lynch monstrosity and the Sci-fi mini-series. And what i was saying is we have our own opinions on Dune, l thougt Lynch was the wrong director and even he himself wants to pretend like he never made it and he went on to do better films as he should stick to independent films and not blockbuster hollywood films as that is what he did with Blue Velvet. And Dune is one of the worst films i've ever seen.

For years I heard the same story about another "unfilmable" book(s).

JimDiGriz · 07-27-2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Eny-

For years I heard the same story about another "unfilmable" book(s).

Hes always bashing Lynch's Dune. He hates it so much he has to keep telling us about it in this thread. I reckon he secretly loves it

HomerThompson · 07-27-2014, 02:31 PM

I agree that both versions filmed aren't very good or true to the book (Lynch disowns his own movie for good reason). But I disagree that it's unfilmable (especially now). They just need to find the right filmmaker for the job. It'll happen one day.

ctyank · 07-27-2014, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HomerThompson

I agree that both versions filmed aren't very good or true to the book (Lynch disowns his own movie for good reason). But I disagree that it's unfilmable (especially now). They just need to find the right filmmaker for the job. It'll happen one day.

I don't know. The book is loaded with character thoughts and Irulan's writings. The need for constant exposition really makes a film version problematic. I think they might have to go all in where we hear Paul's thoughts all the time.

HD Goofnut · 08-19-2014, 01:27 AM

Yeah, the DE extended disc is just about awful. See my comparisons below to U.S. theatrical BD.

http://www.screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/88310
http://www.screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/88311
http://www.screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/88312

JimDiGriz · 08-19-2014, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Yeah, the DE extended disc is just about awful. See my comparisons below to U.S. theatrical BD.

http://www.screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/88310
http://www.screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/88311
http://www.screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/88312

Taken one for the team there Goof!

Will we ever see a decent transfer of the extended cut? Its not looking good

format916 · 08-19-2014, 11:55 AM

i just saw this movie for the first time. dont think its terrible, pretty amazing for its time , 30 years ago. it seemed to me beetlejuice was inspired by those worms? it was worth a watch.

HD Goofnut · 08-19-2014, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

Taken one for the team there Goof!

Will we ever see a decent transfer of the extended cut? Its not looking good

Yeah, I guess so. I am willing to sell it to anyone that wants it.

I still feel the 2.39:1 transfer on the 2006 steelbook DVD is the best available. The DE disc is definitely an upscale of a SD source and a poor one at that.

JimDiGriz · 08-19-2014, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by format916

i just saw this movie for the first time. dont think its terrible, pretty amazing for its time , 30 years ago. it seemed to me beetlejuice was inspired by those worms? it was worth a watch.

I still think its unique even though its far from perfect (especially the end). Chronicles of Riddick borrowed a fair bit from it for starters.

HD Goofnut · 08-19-2014, 02:04 PM

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I still think its unique even though its far from perfect (especially the end). Chronicles of Riddick borrowed a fair bit from it for starters.

A lot of films have 'borrowed' from Lynch's Dune it seems.

Ben-hur · 08-25-2014, 05:05 AM

I think Dune is a movie I need to watch again. I enjoyed it but I haven't seen it in a while.

wvl · 10-18-2014, 05:15 PM

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I think Dune is a movie I need to watch again. I enjoyed it but I haven't seen it in a while.

It will blow your mind as it does mine each time I watch it. It is one of my all time favorites. I ordered the 3D version last week. It is scheduled to be released on Nov 11. Can't wait to watch this one in 3D.

Viper187 · 10-31-2014, 10:45 PM

Well, I did find one problem with the German BD of Dune (2000). No English subtitles to only appear when the other language is being spoken like the DVD had.

mar3o · 11-02-2014, 02:30 AM

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It will blow your mind as it does mine each time I watch it. It is one of my all time favorites. I ordered the 3D version last week. It is scheduled to be released on Nov 11. Can't wait to watch this one in 3D.

Hate to burst your bubble but the 3D version is absolutely atrocious. It's not even up to the level of the lowest-quality US conversions. It's absolutely dreadful and 100% unwatchable. Returning it unopened for a refund is your best option. I'm a huge 3D fan and some conversions look amazing but this isn't even 3D.

The image quality is just as bad as the 3D.

wvl · 11-12-2014, 11:40 PM

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Hate to burst your bubble but the 3D version is absolutely atrocious. It's not even up to the level of the lowest-quality US conversions. It's absolutely dreadful and 100% unwatchable. Returning it unopened for a refund is your best option. I'm a huge 3D fan and some conversions look amazing but this isn't even 3D.

The image quality is just as bad as the 3D.

My bubble has been busted so many times that I am surprised that I even got a bubble to burst anymore. Anyway, the blu 3D arrived today in the mail. Too late about opening it up. Like you, I am huge 3D fan and love the technology a lot. I will watch this one with a grain of salt and a six pack and a bucket of popcorn and I'll get back with you on the outcome.

I got my fingers crossed in hopes this will be halfway decent 3D. Besides, it only cost $10 Euros, which isn't a ballbuster, but then again, I still got my fingers crossed. I'll give some feedback after watching.

Oh, before I forget, the blu is region free, so I can watch it on any 3D savvy setup.

wesslan · 11-17-2014, 08:41 AM

A new french 30th anniversary disc is coming soon. Wonder how that will look. This movie needs a 4k scan instead of all different releases.

HD Goofnut · 11-17-2014, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wesslan

A new french 30th anniversary disc is coming soon. Wonder how that will look. This movie needs a 4k scan instead of all different releases.

I know that I was not impressed by the new DE 30th Anniversary release: http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleich...d_multiID=2052

The U.S. release still takes the cake.

posthaste · 11-17-2014, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I know that I was not impressed by the new DE 30th Anniversary release: http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleich...d_multiID=2052

The U.S. release still takes the cake.

I have the Aventi French blu-ray and the colors are way too bright with blown out contrast. Great detail though. I hope they do better with this new 30th Anniversary Edition.

HD Goofnut · 11-17-2014, 03:11 PM

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I have the Aventi French blu-ray and the colors are way too bright with blown out contrast. Great detail though. I hope they do better with this new 30th Anniversary Edition.

I will be shocked if it looks better than the U.S. disc. The only way to make it look better is a new master with AVC instead of VC-1 with a higher bitrate.

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07-26-2014, 10:42 PM	#541
DenOfEarth Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Boulder City, Nevada 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:1556 DVD collection:229 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	I thought both movies were boring and some books should never attempt to be motion pictures as the book is unfilmable and not film friendly as i'm a hater of both the Lynch monstrosity and the Sci-fi mini-series. And what i was saying is we have our own opinions on Dune, l thougt Lynch was the wrong director and even he himself wants to pretend like he never made it and he went on to do better films as he should stick to independent films and not blockbuster hollywood films as that is what he did with Blue Velvet. And Dune is one of the worst films i've ever seen.

07-27-2014, 02:31 PM	#544
HomerThompson Power Member Member since:Jan 2013 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:449 DVD collection:256	I agree that both versions filmed aren't very good or true to the book (Lynch disowns his own movie for good reason). But I disagree that it's unfilmable (especially now). They just need to find the right filmmaker for the job. It'll happen one day.

08-19-2014, 01:27 AM	#546
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2371 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	Yeah, the DE extended disc is just about awful. See my comparisons below to U.S. theatrical BD. http://www.screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/88310 http://www.screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/88311 http://www.screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/88312

08-19-2014, 11:55 AM	#548
format916 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2011 Location:South Florida 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:497 DVD collection:429 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	i just saw this movie for the first time. dont think its terrible, pretty amazing for its time , 30 years ago. it seemed to me beetlejuice was inspired by those worms? it was worth a watch.

08-25-2014, 05:05 AM	#552
Ben-hur Member Member since:Jun 2014 Location:Somewhere 4K collection:141 Blu-ray collection:425 DVD collection:141 Trading Score:1	I think Dune is a movie I need to watch again. I enjoyed it but I haven't seen it in a while.

10-31-2014, 10:45 PM	#554
Viper187 Banned Member since:Oct 2009	Well, I did find one problem with the German BD of Dune (2000). No English subtitles to only appear when the other language is being spoken like the DVD had.

11-17-2014, 08:41 AM	#557
wesslan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Sweden Blu-ray reviews:1	A new french 30th anniversary disc is coming soon. Wonder how that will look. This movie needs a 4k scan instead of all different releases.

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