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Release Date: 17 February, 2004 Retail Price: $14.98 OUR Price: $11.24 You SAVE: $3.74! Cast: Complete Cast (6 total) |
Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (TV Miniseries) Reviews
only good thing was james mcavoy
i have seen the first dune and it was way better than this.
the only thing i liked about it was james mcavoy, he was amazing
in this movie. he was the only good thing about the whole film.
if you are a fan of james mcavoy and you seen him in bollywood
queen you should see him in this because he was ace.
Good Adaptation
Though this is not a word for word adaptation, I believe that it captures the essence of the novels. In some ways more than the glitzy first series of movies. The fanatics of the novels might be disappointed by the lack of adhearance to the books, but should be happy with the way they preset the information.
part I
The House of Artredis is now in control over the known universe. The House of Corino exists, but more of a figurehead than a house with any real power. Irulan is married to Paul, but it is a political arrangement, and he won't even grant her a child. The government has turned into a dictatorship, and the Artredis are quickly becoming more and more hated as people die in their wars or by their rules. It is getting to the point where assasins and terroists attack the royal family themselves. There is a league forming against them, made up of former allies, angry houses, the navogators, and the Bene Gesserit Paul is increasingly detached and weary looking. The position he never really wanted is weighing down on him, and it looks as though he can feel every burden and every hateful thought against him. His sister has become reckless, his mother left for Calidan with Gurney, and former allies now questioning their alliance. To make matters worse, he is given a gift, a ghola from the tilaxians. One of his former friend and mentor Duncan Idaho, who has no memory of his past and is now a mentat.
Part II
Artredis is dead, and his sister Alia rules until his heirs are old enough as a regent. The problem is that she is growing increasingly mad and losing control, hearing voices of her ancestors, including the vile Baron Harkonen. The head of House Corino, Princess Wensicia Corrino, is still plotting the demise of house Artredis, and has an heir to put forth as the next Emperor. But needs the children of Artredis dead. Alia also sees them a threat to her control, as it will end when the children are old enough to lead. Creating multiple plots and unrest that are tearing the House of Artredis to pieces.
This series seems to fit the story better than the last series. The costumes are toned down, but still regal and showy. The dialogue is more wordy and thick. Which makes many fans happy since that was a big part of the books. The actor playing Paul Artredis fills in the role of the unhappy dictator better and really seems to feel the role. Though some of the original actors from the first movie are missed, Duncan Idaho, Stilgar, etc.....
They writing was good, though they are hard books to adapt. Especially since a lot of fans like to stop at Dune, which was last conceptually in the series. Though it was released first, it was the latter books that Herbert really put the focus into. He was more interested in the politics, but neeeded a place to start it out. The messages it displays are intersting, but often depressing.
This is a quality film, called sci fi shakespere by some.
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