New Dune trailer

Imaculata · Jul 28, 2021

A new trailer for Dune dropped recently. I didn't see a thread for it yet. This is still looking really good. This may be the new Lord of the Rings if they get it right; a movie that we'll be talking about many years after its release. I hope this is that kind of movie.

The casting is on point, and it seems they are filming this in a real desert. The designs of the costumes and vehicles are notibly different from the (imo flawed) 80s classic, although the designs of the 80s Dune movie also have a special place in my heart. The designs here are more sleek.

The Dune universe also has so much lore. I wonder if this film will get a prologue, like Fellowship of the Ring had, to explain the elaborate setting? The Dune universe is a very unique scifi setting, where thinking machines are outlawed after a catastrophic machine war, and specialized human computers (mentats) are now used. I wonder if they'll bother to explain all that? I think they'll at least need to explain why Arakis and the spice melange are so important, so some exposition is unavoidable.

Thoughts?

Zardnaar · Jul 28, 2021

Trailer did it's job with me looks great.

Top notch visuals and feel.

I want to see this.

Ralif Redhammer · Jul 28, 2021

As much as it's not a great effort, I do love the Lynch Dune. This one gives me hope that it might get at some of the deeper elements of the book. It looks fantastic, the casting is to-die-for, and after finally watching Blade Runner 2049 in full, I trust Denis Villeneuve to get what makes the book so special.

Snarf Zagyg · Jul 28, 2021

Imaculata said:
Thoughts?

I am generally of the belief that it will be similar to the rest of the movies of Denis Villeneuve.

Insanely ambitious.

The most amazing cinematography.

And yet, unsatisfying.

I am an enthusiast of directors. And I don't know what to do with Denis. I love his work, I hate his work. He's like a more cerebral, less-obvious, more visually talented Zack Snyder. And yet, Zack Snyder is still my comparator.

If I had to sum up what I expect, I'd go with the Blade Runner reboot.
Gorgeous. Sumptuous. A movie that looks better than anything you've seen in so many way- that looks ... perfect. And that feels like it has gravitas.

But then you realize ... oh, that's it? I expected more.

payn · Jul 28, 2021

Snarf Zagyg said:
I am generally of the belief that it will be similar to the rest of the movies of Denis Villeneuve.

Insanely ambitious.

The most amazing cinematography.

And yet, unsatisfying.

I am an enthusiast of directors. And I don't know what to do with Denis. I love his work, I hate his work. He's like a more cerebral, less-obvious, more visually talented Zack Snyder. And yet, Zack Snyder is still my comparator.

If I had to sum up what I expect, I'd go with the Blade Runner reboot.
Gorgeous. Sumptuous. A movie that looks better than anything you've seen in so many way- that looks ... perfect. And that feels like it has gravitas.

But then you realize ... oh, that's it? I expected more.

I agree with all this, except I think BR2049 was a big step in the right direction of getting out of that unsatisfying zone for Villeneuve. Maybe, just maybe, Dune is the one to do it?

Imaculata · Jul 28, 2021

I honestly don't know what to expect. It's a story a lot of us are probably already familiar with, so there may not be a whole lot of surprises storywise. And yet I'm hopeful it will still blow me away with its style, scope, music and amazing cast.

Sacrosanct · Jul 28, 2021

I understand I am an outlier, as I did not like the first Dune. It took me years to watch it all the way through, as it kept putting me to sleep and the constant monolaguing grated on me. I get how the book had that, but the movie just....didn't feel right.

This trailer doesn't seem to have any of those issues, so I think I will enjoy this version a lot more. Although, no Jürgen Prochnow! (highly underrated actor IMO)

J.Quondam · Jul 28, 2021

I'm on the fence. I love the books, and I know it'll be an amazing film. However, I also understand that the sequel (ie, second half) is contingent upon the box office success of this film?
If it that's true, I've got a bad feeling it will be great, but will crater, and I'll be left with a gaping hole in my life.

And I have enough gaping holes in my life.

Mallus · Jul 28, 2021

It sure looks like Villeneuve made a more accessible Dune with an all-star cast (with humor, actual intentional humor!). I am ready for it. And I say this as someone who honestly believes Lynch's Dune is one of the best science fiction films ever made.

was · Jul 28, 2021

i hope it's as good as it looks

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