AndrewJohn Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 I have both on DVD, I prefer the Mini-Series because it elaborates more on Paul coming MUAD-DIB, how he takes the water of life and how he becomes the One who can be in many places at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampede Posted August 8, 2003 Author Share Posted August 8, 2003 You bring up a good point AndrewJohn, the water of life was actually different in the film than what it was in the book. In the film its the bile of a new born worm, I can't quite remember, but in the book was it the water that a worm drowned in? Maybe somebody has read it more recently than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miltonic Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 I've never seen the original Dune movie, but since I can't stand most tv series, I'd have to assume I would enjoy the movie more. To be honest, I can't believe I haven't seen Dune yet, I've seen a ton of movies, especially the classics. Somebody slap me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampede Posted August 13, 2003 Author Share Posted August 13, 2003 You would most likely like the costumes better if nothing else in the movie. Admittedly it is quite hard to find the movie these days, whilst it's readily available on DVD it seems a bit pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakkara Posted August 13, 2003 Share Posted August 13, 2003 DA BOOK! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampede Posted August 15, 2003 Author Share Posted August 15, 2003 Hmmm...maybe I should have put that as an option....I liked the book as well. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 the books the best, by far. its a bit confusing though, but still better than the movie and series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pob Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Having read the book and seen the film (but not the mini series) I like the film for its portrayl of the Dune universe almost as you imagin it from the books. As to why the film critics slated it maybe its becasue it was too long (they felt) to be seen by the masses (it was around 3 hrs) or that it didn't hold up exactly to what they saw Dune as in the books. This maybe why it is so hard to do a good film from book conversion, becasue no matter how good it is some people will still say it isn't true to the book. As a case in point if LOTR had been made around the same time as Dune would it have been as good (consider their technologhy then in terms of CGI, make up editing etc). If you want to see the difference look at the Star Wars saga (Star Wars was made in the 80's - god some of you weren't even a twinkle in ylour dads eye then!) and the latest set of films (all CGI and flashy lightsaber duels) To finish bet even LOTR had its critics when it came out. :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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