Top 10 Differences Between Dune 1984 and Dune 2021

This sci-fi movie is going to be epic! For this list, we’ll be looking at how Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel differs from David Lynch’s cult film. Our countdown includes sandworm design, the fight with Jamis, how much of the book is covered, and more! Which version of “Dune” do you prefer? Let us know in the comments.
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[@WatchMojo]

Which version of “Dune” do you prefer? Let us know in the comments.

[@fala_hpy5507]

Are you fucking kidding me...

[@jaegerbomb269]

Progressivism is Communism with extra steps.

[@lestat2558]

I prefer the book

[@terryperrin7779]

I guess both, it's pretty much the same movie just better special effects.

[@danishdude6750]

The new version seems to be politically correct enough.

[@jessicajayes8326]

Honorable mention: Paul looks like the teenager the book described.

[@jmsmith1767]

And Twin Peaks looked 41

[@Zvenygora]

With all due respect to «Twin Peaks», 1984-s Paul looks like a parody. The best thing about Chalamet is not only his age, but also the way he looks like a real duke, very noble face.

[@blebhan8213]

Do you know both actors were 25 years old IRL when their movie came out?

[@captainspaulding5963]

@@blebhan8213 yep, but one looked 50 and Timothy looks 20 at best

[@rozz1864]

timothy looks about 19 and the other guy looks about 45 wtf lmao

[@holidayonion]

It's so refreshing to see a book's movie adaptation focus on the story for once without adding needless action scenes to drive up viewercount. Part 1 was phenomenal and I'm super excited for Part 2.

[@internetsguy3506]

This is something I was Just talking about with a friend! So refreshing that even though he added the big war scene it was quite brief and not glorified in any significant way.

[@mattgrasser8898]

I always think this and i love it about this movie. Its not an action movie or something like star wars. It is an adventure/story book and adapted correctly into a story/adventure movie. This is like the best movie i seen in a long time.

[@willstepto992]

@@cugamer8862 I don’t think you actually watched the film, the movie is almost completely true to the book, but perhaps you’re just negative for the sake of it... cast was 100% on point, story, on point, visuals and cinematography, fucking spectacular, so I say again, pretty sure you missed the film...

[@koroslav]

@@willstepto992 he has a point though. I liked the movie, because I read the book ani it is nice visual addition to the book. But those who have not read it will be confused. Too much has happened, too many complex characters and none of their motivation is properly explained. I am afraid that dune is the kind of book that can never be filmed properly. There will allways be something missing and it is not the filmmakers fault. Or maybe we will have 3,5 hour directors cut version that will be awesome.

[@black_sheep2520]

I prefer Max von Sydow's performance as Liet Kynes. He had a saintly and intellectual quality. Other than that, the casting was fine. Paul didn't have the divine aura in this version which I think is what Frank Herbert intended. The Sardaukar looked more fearsome. They looked ridiculous with their hazmat suits in David Lynch's film.

[@LeorickChrome]

When I was a kid, I didn't understand why this was my father's favorite movie. As a teenager though I really began to love the 1984 version. I hated to read but as I had always heard the book is always better than the movie. So, I read it and indeed as he said it was better. The problem with the 1984 version is that it lacked continuity with the novel. Weirding weapons, etc. I still love the 1984 version but after watching Dune 2021 for now 4 times, this is the Dune movie that I will now cling to as it is a much better adaptation to the book. The only thing I giggle at is not being able to disconnect Oscar Isaac from star wars' poe dameron.

[@andromeda156]

I knew I saw him in another blockbuster, I just didn't check 😂 EDIT: I didn't see the last movie in Star Wars, couldn't be bothered.

[@ChupeTTe]

Somehow Baron Harkonnen has returned Alia:

[@noegodinez1777]

This was probably poe's backstop. He faked his death and moved to another galaxy. Poe stretched the fact that he was a spice "runner" instead of a king of spice. Leto hates the emporer for his betrayal, so he now hates the emporor as "poe".

[@unknownbenefactor8029]

@@noegodinez1777 hmm.... Duke Leto want to be a pilot....yeah... And what next? Duncan talk to a fish? And Gurney trying to find 5 stone?

[@katscandance]

I wasn’t able to disconnect Dave Bautista from being drax 😩

[@chrisowen2763]

Honorable mention: folding space, the strange and wonderful “traveling without moving” scenes in the 1984 version.

[@ty814]

"Araakis is Araakis and the desert takes the weak. My Desert, My Arrakis, My Dune" ❤️❤️

[@MrGlenbw]

"Moon of My Life." "My Sun and Stars." - Khaleesi and Khal Drogo 🌙☀️🌟

[@muhammadrafiinelli3800]

I repeat this daily lol

[@genossewurzelkobold3141]

@@muhammadrafiinelli3800 same

[@jaegerperkins9609]

What an incredible film. You can tell Denis made this film out of love and admiration for the book.

[@davidreda1211]

😨

[@JDKobra]

We must have watched different films cause what I saw was not a dune movie made from love of the books or care to the source material, just like when he butchered the bladrunner saga

[@davidreda1211]

@@JDKobra, exactly! I wasted $1.80 renting BladeRunner 2049. I could barely keep my eyes open after 30 minutes into the film. The original BladeRunner is a standalone classic movie.

[@TG-jv8lf]

@@JDKobra I thought it was good I really liked the cinematography and sets up for part 2 to be amazing as long as it gets made which I think it will. I’m just curious you didn’t really say you just talked about bladerunner what didn’t you like about it?

[@nathannixon6597]

@@JDKobra I think that Dune 2021 is extremely faithful to the source material, do you have reasons specifically as to why you didn't like it?

[@pauldavidking9083]

The most interesting difference to me is that the 2021 version begins to explore the Jihad that Paul is unleashing - and that it is a bad thing. The 1984 version saw the story as a traditional hero myth - he "brings peace" after winning. That is a very superficial reading of the novel which is partly about the exploitation of vulnerable populations with religious mythology as well as the juggernaut of history starting from actions that Paul is more than conflicted about. The later novels show the corrupting nature of all this and the billions dead in the Atreides name. Paul's armies end up far worse than the Harkonnens. To me, that's the brilliance of Herbert's story: that it works as both an epic where we root for a heroic protagonist against evil forces but also as an examination of the tide of history and how fanaticism is very dangerous when unleashed.

[@dan2124]

Absolutely spot on. That's what makes me giggle somewhat at people yelling it as a 'white-savour' narrative, when the novels are quite literally the opposite, and serve as a warning against the concept of messiahs and worshiped heros. Part 2 and esspecially Messiah should certainly give those complaints a kick in the butt :P

[@pauldavidking9083]

@@dan2124 I think the director and screenwriters can handle it - they are confident enough to do it. But it will be difficult for some people. That said, the next one should be so unbelievably overwhelming in terms of battle and spectacle that I'm sure people won't be complaining. I'm unclear: are they making two more movies to finish the first novel? I know Villeneuve said he wants to do the second book but first things first.

[@OreadNYC]

Precisely. As Frank Herbert put it: "When religion and politics travel in the same cart, the riders believe nothing can stand in their way. Their movements become headlong - faster and faster and faster. They put aside all thoughts of obstacles and forget the precipice does not show itself to the man in a blind rush until it's too late."

[@TywinLannister666]

It absolutely did not. I cannot believe you just said that. It is pretty much universally known that Frank Herbert was using the series as an elaborate warning that, in his OWN WORDS "Charismatic leaders should come with a warning label" ala Stalin, Pol Pot, Donald Trump, and Cult of Personality, etc. The list goes on for literal millennia. If this comes of as salty or aggressive, I apologize. Im just genuinely shocked that you didn't know that. Or are you trolling really fuckin' well? Either way, what I said is the truth. Feel free to look up the absolutely redonkulous amount of papers/studies/interviews about the very topic and Frank's views on it. The man was an INSANELY savvy political theorist. Its almost prophetic in how accurate some of his warnings play out in real time here in 2022.

[@pauldavidking9083]

@@TywinLannister666 Please clarify - who are you addressing this to? I don't think I disagree with you :).

[@orihellcon]

I love the 1984 version. Saw it as a kid and will continue to love it

[@archersomit2026]

Me too I loved this one more

[@shefalichow7917]

I agree. This video is biased and shallow, to a disgusting degree. Every time the narrator said "Villeneuve," I wanted to go deaf.

[@justamanfromtaured6790]

​@@shefalichow7917 tell me you didn't read the book without actually telling me

[@Jocelyn_Herrick]

Blah blah blah. Dune 2021 is better

[@shefalichow7917]

@@Jocelyn_Herrick Exactly the level of intelligence expected from a fan of the remake.

[@kurtdewittphoto]

Denis is one of the few directors that still gives me hope for the future of cinema.

[@cameronpanzer9152]

OK that’s a huge overcorrection, there’s lots of directors like that and people have been saying the same thing for generations but then look what happened…. Directors stepped up.

[@sugreev2001]

One of the few “Western” directors, you mean. Countries like South Korea are still making excellent movies by the dozen each year and they have a large number of amazing directors with complete control over their craft. Western cinema is on it’s death throes, what with the woke idiots now dictating what everyone should watch and the huge corporate gamble each big movie released from major movie studios on Hollywood.

[@jamesmerone]

Don't forget Christopher Nolan.

[@fgarciz]

Uhhhm excuse me what about Michael Bay?????

[@NotSoCreepyPasta]

What the fuck lol? There are still lots of great directors making actual films out there.

[@thealexkirschproject8036]

I loved this 2021 version. I saw it yesterday and had chills nonstop.

[@JedForge]

How is the Soundtrack? 1984's was the best part and would be difficult to equal

[@stretchscreamers]

@@JedForge the soundtrack was pretty good

[@nick_0]

@@JedForge the soundtrack is absolutely amazing

[@bo0di1]

@@stretchscreamers It another Hans Zimmer's masterpiece

[@deepdirt]

@@JedForge I thought the score was phenomenal honestly.

[@spiritofzen7022]

I don’t think the Dune tv series gets as much love as it deserves, it was a really good telling of the story

[@jeral999]

I like the SyFy mini series the best.. both of them for the story telling and best book adaptation. I have all on DVD and re-watch each them every year and listen to the books..

[@bootyjiggle5695]

It’s just that the new dune is SO GOOD that it overshadows the original dune. The new dune did everything better

[@spiritofzen7022]

@@bootyjiggle5695 it was good but I really don’t like the actor that plays Paul atreidies in the new movie, came across as really brattish I thought

[@bootyjiggle5695]

@@spiritofzen7022 how?

[@AndyP998]

Yes its best

[@deanprice867]

Loved both version. Owned every format of Lynch's version since 1984. People forget, at the time CGI was in it's infancy. What Lynch did at that time and bringing the story to life was ground breaking. Sure. Looking back on it now looks totally cheesy compared with Villeneuve's brilliant adaptation, but still should not take away from what Lynch accomplished for the time. Enjoy both, for what they are. Neither should be bashed as better than the other. Just enjoy.

[@jerrysstories711]

FUN FACT: Throughout the novel, only three minor characters ever refer to Arrakis as Dune aloud, Piter De Vries, Stilgar, and Tuek the smuggler. Paul only ever thinks the name, and Irulan only writes it. No one besides these five ever refers to Arrakis as Dune at all.

[@emti29]

Whats the significance of it?

[@bloodaonadeline8346]

@@emti29 Dune is a nickname

[@emti29]

@@bloodaonadeline8346 and?

[@joeymejia794]

@@emti29 that’s it really, lol

[@emti29]

@@joeymejia794 it's not a fun fact then haha

[@traestyles25]

I need the second part like right now!

[@invaderjae]

Dude, you and me both. It was SO damn good.

[@Ezlo01221]

My friends and I said same thing. How are we meant to waittttt

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

you dont need it like you need air and water

[@deepvoicebanton1]

VERY similar to the World waiting EVERY Christmas Eve for Lord of the Rings

[@mscooldeadly]

Not going to happen.

[@MagMaybe]

The new Dune is everything i wanted Dune to be...The characters are perfect, they fit like a glove. The story is well done, has the important moments and quotes from the book. Paul is finally fitting his age! Everything makes sense, everything has returned to it's place. I am at peace.

[@AndyP998]

Miniseries is slightly better

[@drakashrakenburgproduction5369]

@@AndyP998 oh shut up

[@as123ferrdi8]

The female Kynes fits like a glove?? Are you kidding???

[@MagMaybe]

@@as123ferrdi8 Just because one doesn't I will not ignore the rest. I imagined most of them exactly that.

[@as123ferrdi8]

@@MagMaybe well, ok, but Kynes was a huge disappointment, and clearly an obedience to the political correctness which plagues Hollywood. Knowing the books and the role of women in them I cannot but feel sick watching that charachter in the movie.

[@Trainy2]

Timothée Chalamet is really a fantastic actor, and can pull off the part of a teenager in appearance and behavior, unlike Kyle MacLachlan who despite being the same age at the time as Chalamet looked clearly like a full grown adult and behaved corny and nothing like a normal teenager.

[@shadynasty4026]

Nothing normal about the Dune world or being a teenager when you're the heir to the throne of a planetary monarchy. The Dune universe doesn't necessarily provide for things like what we consider "teenage" life. I love Timothee but he's almost too much of a teen compared to the vibe of the books. Timothee's Paul is quite casual for someone who is haunted by prescient dreams and is taking on leadership of a planetary govt in exile. He and Zendaya are low-points in this version for me but overall great movie!

[@MrCarpen7er]

Chalamet a fantastic actor ? :D LOL

[@Jocelyn_Herrick]

@@MrCarpen7erWho are you?

[@Jocelyn_Herrick]

Not to mention that he is so good looking ❤

[@matteomariucci6520]

tenet: i'll save cinemas dune: hold my beer son

[@FromTheVille_]

I could not get into tenet. Dune I could.

[@ralphy1151]

@@FromTheVille_hot take but id say villeneuve>nolan

[@evanpoole7829]

@@ralphy1151 no

[@moodyowlproductions4287]

Tenet"what am I ya maid...hold.your own dam beer"!

[@MrDante10no]

Both movies are atrocious. God help us if those 2 are cinema saviours. ☺

[@themans6047]

The visuals along with the soundtrack were just phenomenal, some of the best I've ever seen by far!

Yes cause the story is the same old boring piece of ...

[@jackcoolidge8123]

@ it’s some of the most comprehensive world building I’ve ever seen in a movie. I never saw the original dune or even heard of the book yet I felt I got introduced to a world equally if not more fleshed out than the original Star Wars universe in all of the original trilogy. If you can’t understand how difficult and refreshing this is, idk what you’d want in a sci fi movie

[@themans6047]

@ It's literally the book, if you didn't like it already why'd you see it

[@paul44foster]

Completely agree. The soundtrack is one of the best I have ever seen in a movie. It does a great job of scene setting.

[@masterpbk]

@ chocolate! You're right. IT's still super sweet but pretty much the same thing that you can always expect to be the same. Thanks for pointing that out Mr Espinoza!

[@DrifterSam]

I generally prefer Dune 2021 overall, but I love the Gom Jabar test in Dune 1984 much more because the Bene Gesserit goes into much more detail about what Paul is feeling in the box while in Dune 2021 you're left to guess what is happening.

[@The_Word_Is_The_Way]

Sorry, but the Weirding Modules was one of the coolest things I’ve seen in sci-fi. It was most certainly a change from the source material that added a bizarre and really cool twist to the original film.

[@wheeledskeptic8052]

I think watching 1984 answers so many questions. Recommend watching 1984 version first

[@Reaperguy67]

Thanks for the heads up. Also why is that?

[@terryperrin7779]

Almost the same movie just better special effects!

[@Reaperguy67]

@@terryperrin7779 that makes sense.

[@AriffRed01]

I watched it after the new one (since we won't see the sequel soon enough) and it does answer a lot of questions.

[@koammudo43]

If you watch the old one first you won't like the new one . Watch the new one then the old one you will be so bored if you watch the old one first cause it's like scene for scene a remake very predictable . The old one will have more shock or tension build up so that will make it a little different maybe for you imo

[@KidFresh71]

Loved Denis Villeneuve’s Dune- modern sci-fi masterpiece 10/10. But I also think Lynch’s Dune is overly maligned. Clunky dialogue, yes, but amazing costuming, music & world building. Check out the “Spice Runner” 3 hour fan edit of Lynch’s Dune, which restores the narrative logic.

[@johnludmon7419]

The problem was they cut so much of the story and the film you had to have read the book/books to make sense of what was going on the story had some big holes in it. The original 1984 film was visually stunning and possibly the best they could do at the time but like Lord of the rings and War and piece the book can’t be edited down to a two hour film without loosing cohesion.

[@siccboysicc]

Just watched it and it's amazing.

[@THE-X-Force]

Thanks, I will definitely check that out .. and @John Ludmon, o couldn't be more correct.

[@crispybacon5378]

Yes, the fan edit is better than the original film. Doesn't feel as disjointed and is more fluent. Making it easier for the brain to digest.

[@jandisueiras4790]

I love the Lynch versión. With the original (and lost) cut of more than 3 hours, maybe a lot of opinions changed

[@williamhudson8755]

"even though the actor is white" wtf kind of comment is that while talking about the racial diversity in the film, something it did very well.

[@FBurck]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@shadynasty4026]

Keep in mind that David Lynch did not approve of the version the studio released in 1984. He filmed a much longer version that was cut without his approval (the voice-over scenes really have no connection to Lynch), but I realize it's easier to just blame him for all that movie's short comings.

[@valentinakniess2432]

Absolutely. Seeing longer versions without the edits are well worth it. Regardless, this was an epic movie back in the '80s and for someone to say the scenery and special effects are better now is just petty.

[@jonnil1997]

I feel bad for him, Lots of parts of the finished movie are great but the overall experience feels super rushed and bad, would have loved to seen Lynch’s cut

[@martacccc689]

​@@jonnil1997is there a full version out there????omg

[@daviddiggens8841]

​​@@martacccc689there is and it was available on YT at least at one point. It is significantly better, even than the 2021 version imo although obviously it deviates from the book Edit: it isn't there anymore but there's a fan edit... Try the Internet archive

[@nickelcityrider5431]

I watched Dune last night in the theater. Needs to be seen there. Also… I’d love for this to be a trilogy. There plenty of material

[@radcatassassin1572]

Yes, unlike game of thrones the books are finished and countless side stories they could adapt.

[@MinatoFujimiya]

its supposedly a trilogy with part two and Dune Messiah

[@martinsoukup562]

@@radcatassassin1572 "finished"

[@eianfederle2715]

It will be a trilogy. The first Dune movie adapted only half of the first book in the series. They're aiming to be as faithful to the book as possible. The movie title also had "part one" under it.

[@gothictankcommander8449]

What's better than a theater is a nice couch a tv around 50" with a sound bar and small sub it heavily outdoes most theatres and is cheaper

[@RoseEyed]

Dune 2021 has to be like what Lord of the Rings was for fans in the early 2000s. Both are well-beloved books with strong cult followings who never had successful adaptations that got off the ground with decades between attempts. It wasn't until a good producer, writer, director, a willing studio, and film technology catching up that something of quality was made.

[@matthewstubblefield7337]

Nope lotr nothing had been ever filmed or told like that in the genre. Dune has been stolen from and inspired from by countless films and storytelling

[@stevesmith291]

Peter Jackson and his co-writers we’re big fans of Tolkien’s novel, just as Denis Villeneuve had read Dune as an adolescent when it became his favorite book. So in either case, there was an enthusiastic fan who wanted to make a faithful adaptation.

[@rebadarby4526]

Hold up....slow your roll. David Lynch IS a DAMN GOOD DIRECTOR! And "something of quality". The ORIGINAL Dune is "something of quality" just because it isn't CGI'd to hell and it seems a little "clunky" with dialog....it is SEVERELY underestimated and wrongly maligned....

[@SERBIANseljak]

lel, not even close

[@Xhabit300]

@@rebadarby4526 it was an awful movie that wasnt even faithful to the story

[@ArenMarks]

I like how it doesn't matter that dune is perfectly cast it only matters what skin tones they have. I don't care about skin tones I just want good compelling characters played by actors who can portray that level of complexity, just like every actor in the movie. And each actor deserves to be given more credit than "look non whites!"

[@SirRorschachJack]

Amen. They had diversity but thats not what makes it good. Thank God they actually all did good on their parts. Very damn good.

[@vbrown6445]

I'm glad they chose to do both, because you know, you can find good actors in all shades and colors. I have to say that one of the things that can take me out of the universe-building these epic movies do is to see a whole damn futuristic universe where everyone is white. That's just silly, and I'm glad they took that into account in this movie.

[@danieldiaz698]

I thought Dr Kiens did a great job taking on the late Max Von Sydows character.

[@danieldiaz698]

@@vbrown6445 Especially that the Fremen are like the Irakis who have Olive to dark skin tones. Makes sense.

[@jonnil1997]

U gotta admit it hurts the world building when every single person living on a desert planet in a culture clearly inspired by arab culture is pale white lol

[@ExMachina70]

We didn't need diversity. Just good actors.

[@natetr1p]

You can go watch lord of the rings. There is no diversity there. Dune is about the future. The future is diverse.

[@ExMachina70]

@natetr1p Who cares and why. They were all written by white people. Go make your own damn stories and be sure to exclude white people. I don't care, neither should you.

[@Aku6Soku1Zan]

You get neither lol just kalergi

[@wackyruss]

When the Rev. Mother told the Baron’s “Spider Thang” that it “MUST LEAVE” was a nod to DUNE 1984 when the Guild Navigator told the Bene Gesserit Witch to leave!

[@muhammadanwar921]

Amazing

[@JohnnytNatural]

Could be, or it's just a clever way to show how much foresight the Bene Gesserit has; it was a great scene nevertheless

[@bobugles]

Good Call, Didn’t See That!

[@JohnnytNatural]

@Dan yes, you're right. I had to re-watched the '84 version last night, and boy was it bad in comparison (at least the beginning section); but the "Bene Gesserit witch has to leave" scene is very similar to this new one: both were the first time the plot of betrayal was revealed, and both had similar overtone

[@tpark2316]

No Patrick Stewart :(. "Moods are for cattle and loveplay."

[@kerrybear76]

OMG yes! Love that line.

[@DG-gx4sg]

Josh Brolin was better

[@kerrybear76]

@@DG-gx4sg He was good, but Patrick Stewart is Patrick Stewart.

[@rustyjones7908]

No Sting in man-panties :(

[@kerrybear76]

@@rustyjones7908 Yes, ‘twas upsetting.

[@jasontilli1482]

1984 is a legendary classic for all time. I did enjoy this new one though.

[@Sharp_3yE]

I'm so excited for part 2. Visually stunning, exciting, soundtrack was soo good and playing in my head after the movie, and I want to know the journey they take me on. If they make movies of the other books, I'll watch that to. Hes becoming a new favorite director of mine. After Blade Runner and now Dune. Dang, he's Sooo good.

[@maxstone9999]

I like both films although I fully acknowledge the many flaws in the 1984 version. I was really bummed we didn’t get to see a third stage guild navigator scold the emperor in this film. Maybe the next one. Absolutely loved the visuals and I liked how they seems to follow some elements in the Dune RTS video games like making the spice be red on the desert sands and making the ornithopters accurately.

[@jetsetatrophy67]

I wonder if they'll sneak a guild navigator scene into part 2 or not. It's technically not in the book, not until the next book Messiah but it would be such a cool visual/scene.

[@crocidile90]

@@jetsetatrophy67 technically the 2021 opened with (most likely) a navigator speaking a single line, so a mention might be made or even be shown in part 2

[@Mindsi]

Trouble with ornithopters- Mechanical joint + sand+ dust x moving at speed = wouldn’t work for long if they can travel interstellar they’d use magnets

[@jetsetatrophy67]

@@crocidile90 I was thinking that was the throat chanter person in the Salusa Secundus scene but navigator is possible too

[@markbartlett6287]

Having now seen both movies (and the mini-series) I've got to say that the 2021 version was done the way it should have been all along. I loved it and can't wait for the next installment.

[@EpicToadRage]

I'm right there with you! The mini series was much better than the 1984 version, but the 2021 version has definitely set itself above the mini series.

[@mona_istired]

I COMPLETELY FORGET ABOUT THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OH MY GOD. Just to preface, this was a 2 hour and 30 minute film, when most fills barely make it to an hour and thirty. AND THEY ARE MAKING MULTIPLE??? THE DEDITCAISOPDSAN IM IN LOVE WITH HTIS DIRECTIOR.

[@MrShadowFlame34]

the reason why is because it's taking more from the books

[@homeaccount5943]

Zendaya was as wooden as a damn oak tree. Why do people keep casting this woman?

[@pookiesis1465]

@@homeaccount5943 you keep making these comments about Zendaya,I think you have something personal against her.

[@troyimlach1453]

i liker how the 84 version explained what the different factions were.

[@micah4029]

I never watched the 1984 film, and I just read the book for the first time in the month preceding the new movie's release. -I understand though why Lynch would have Princess Irulan involved and a lot of narration. There's so much world-building to be done. -I love that Villeneuve put some more focus on Lady Jessica. As I was reading the book, I just loved everything Bene Gesserit. -Yes, I did want to see Brolin's Gurney sing.

[@mohammedashian8094]

There was a scene in the new one that has gurney playing the baliset It Did kind of hurt Denis to cut it

[@AndyP998]

Watch miniseries too, best version

[@myrtlemoore7611]

OK I'm 64 years old listen to what I'm saying the 1st doom movie in 1984 was the best it was ahead of its time that's why I didn't get the recognition that it should have if you look at both movies the 1 in 2021 leaves out so much and they wanted to be better than the 1984 because they gotta make more money for the sequel of 2021 so it's all really about the money but truthfully the 1984 movie was the bomb and I still watch it As of today brilliant should I add Academy award it was ahead of his time though

[@justamanfromtaured6790]

​@@myrtlemoore7611lol what a retarded opinion 1984ver. Doesn't come close to the book only basing it on aesthetics with bad acting

[@nickprafke6664]

I love how this video tries to play off the "which was your favorite?" but then straight shills for the new version

[@MisterFister612]

it makes sense that the fremen would have darker skin with you know them living on a desert planet and such.

[@mitchellp7739]

It also makes sense that it shouldn’t fucking matter what color anyone’s skin is as long as the story still works

[@dividedpersona]

@@mitchellp7739 it’s weird because the whole ideal of race in the book is completely different to the how we treat race in the real world. Plus, if anyone has actually read the books, they would know that……without spoiling it…..a lot of people die for a pretty disturbing reason. Let’s just say focusing on the color of someone’s skin in this movie will probably come back to bite people in the ass.

[@jonathanrocha5274]

The triggered commentor is... white.

[@kyliewog1]

@@mitchellp7739 that was so close to being woke

[@mitchellp7739]

@@kyliewog1 how was what I said being woke? It’s literally the opposite.

[@adamryan5538]

I loved the books, and really liked the voice exposition in the 84 movie which was aligned with the internal narrative you read from all of the characters in the book. Enjoyed the new movie but hope for more from the sequel.

[@bibbletang]

maybe if lynch was able to produce a 6 hour version many of these comparisons wouldnt apply

[@maxstone9999]

The 1984 version has the best opening. I love the narration from the emperors daughter and the music that follows.

[@jean-mi1825]

It was imposed by the Studio, they feared people wouldn't understand who was who, otherwise. Lynch hated it.

[@maxstone9999]

@@jean-mi1825 well the studio did a good job with it. The background music, choice of who to narrate, then bad ass music while we see desert sands.

[@blebhan8213]

Virginia Madsen and Toto.

[@achimwokeschtla7582]

@@jean-mi1825 and the studio was right.

[@FrankGhal]

That's the worst part for most folks

[@txshasta1968]

Sounds like more of a criticism of the 1984 version which I thought was very good. and the 2021 version is for me more closely aligned with the books

[@MrDeathpilot]

I watched it on Bluray from Amazon last night. My reaction was "What the hell? Where's the rest of the movie? IMHO, It was deceptive of Warner Bros. to market this as if it was the full movie, especially when the "sequel" hasn't even been approved yet.

[@ready4jc]

I like them both. The 2021 version was easier to follow and little less dark. Looking forward to part two.

[@ChaosMarine9118]

Saw Dune on an Onyx OLED screen couple nights ago. Incredible!! Hanz Zimmer’s soundtrack is gorgeous as always.

[@dantheman6607]

It’s better in the theaters

[@ChaosMarine9118]

Yeah that’s where I saw it. The Onyx is a large OLED theater screen. Only a small handful of them in the world.

[@dantheman6607]

Thanks for educating me I thought that was a TV 🙃 and you saw it on HBO max.

[@CarnorJast1138]

I know I'm in the minority here, but I actually really liked the 1984 version of Dune. I have the 3 hour directors cut on DVD, and I really enjoy this movie. Haven't seen the new one yet, bur I do plan to.

[@MegaBenny31]

I did to!

[@brose2323]

David Lynchs Dune is still my shit! Started watching it when I was 19 , in 1991. I started watching it again in 2010, when I was in Afghanistan 🇦🇫. Actually participating in a desert war gives you a new perspective. Good thing I didn't have to wear a still suit with body armor. And it was great to visualize a sandworm tearing up the long range and the airfield. Happy to hear the new version is good. I've been growing my eyebrows out in anticipation.

[@willipic]

It's not an official directors cut. David Lynch has not and said he will not do a directors cut of the movie as he pretty much won't have anything to do with the movie, he has disavowed and had his name taken off the extended TV cut of it. The extended was a cut that was put together which included parts from the TV release and Theatrical.

[@CarnorJast1138]

@@willipic Well, whatever it is, I still very much enjoy the movie. I need to see the 2021 version of it just to see what was done to the story.

[@achimwokeschtla7582]

The extended cut of Lynch’s version is way better than this new and boring two and a half hour long part one 🥱.

[@seanmarkham6965]

I love Lynch’s Dune it is a campy theatrical adaptation of Dune, fun but not for everyone , but Villneuves version is a far better film, just the visuals alone, and is more true to the books so far…

[@foxesofautumn]

See I found Lynch’s less impressive but more engaging so I like that one more.

[@michaelmartinez5025]

My girlfriend and I both watched the 1984 version as well as this week and we both agreed to the 1984 version seems a lot better

[@renegade2386]

I liked the 1984 version better. I just saw the 2021 version. I thought it was a very long movie with just a little story to it. I thought that if someone didn't know the story that they would have been lost with the 2021 version. I'll probably still see the part 2, but I still think the 1984 version was better.

[@Blobby192]

it felt like a 1 hour movie stretched to nearly 3 hours by making everything slow,visually stunning but too much stunning that it actually began to feel annoying and sterile.i much prefer the 84 version

[@aintijustthecutest3863]

I love the new version. I really hope part 2 gets the green light.

[@urbangrandma1092]

It has and now it's only a matter of time. Yay!!

[@Observer-cp4if]

If part 2 is as amazing as part 1, I think you can look forward to Dune Messiah in a couple of years and maybe even Children of Dune. Can you imagine that?

[@JohnnytNatural]

I honestly think Dune is better as a series like GOT; sure the first book makes sense, but the latter's should be explored in more details

[@davidreda1211]

I only hope that this movie flops big time because of its sjw garbage.

[@jackcarter9872]

@@davidreda1211 agreed! This is an insult to Franks work and once ppl get over the visuals they will see how flawed it is. The tv show from the early 2000's was honestly far better than this movie. Give it a few years and ppl will change their minds about this remake

[@the_traveling_mystic]

2021 version is good but I did like the steampunk feel of the lynch version Hope the next one holds the tech and keeps the soul

[@aerohard]

Those who know about the Butlerian Jihad understood why Lynch went with the steampunk look( I loved it), but the ornithopters as they appeared in his film are total pieces of shit, and any lack of technical ability at the time the film was made is not a viable excuse. Lynch's thopters violate the very definition of ornithopter .

[@paulberry2884]

I'm sure it's been mentioned but Lynch had to butcher his version by an hour as the producers didn't think theatergoers would sit through a 3 hour movie. This is why there's so much exposition. Also, the actors in Lynch's film signed up for 2 sequels. I prefer Lynch's version visually and the theme music is fantastic.

[@rustyjones7908]

Would have been nice to see Lynch's vision.

[@bradmyers5354]

The sad thing is, even with cutting this adaptation into Part 1 and Part 2 they still had to cut and condense things for the same reasons. Studios hate movies approaching that 3 hour mark. 2 hours is pushing it for most movies nowadays.

[@paulberry2884]

@@bradmyers5354 the book takes 21 hours to read, they had to cut something.

[@endcapitalism]

Lynch's version was visually amazing, and sponded at least steam punk.

[@chaos.corner]

@@bradmyers5354 The logical forum for long-form visual storytelling these days is television.

[@1977Suspiria]

A stunning ambitious triumph of fantasy cinema on a scale you rarely see. I loved every minute of it & could've happily sat through another couple of hours. My film of the year. Part Two better happen.

[@theethicsofliberty4642]

👍

[@JacqWashburn]

Just curious if you’ve read the books.

[@Happin3ess]

It's a long book. Alejandro Jodorowsky was set to direct Dune. It looked fantastic. There is a documentary. Davis Lynch took over. But I think he was too young and the production of dune was too big and out of control. The original Dune is an interesting film. But it just doesn't work.

[@1977Suspiria]

@@JacqWashburn Me? No I haven't.

[@fredychicano654]

You haven't read the book and you make statement like that bruh 😒 this reboot was MEH close to being a simple film like the starwars reboot no pizazz just a bunch of money being thrown at it... NEXT

[@tonyk7ng1803]

The best aspect of Dennis’s movies is his uses of mechanical sound, real huge scale physical production props. It makes the viewers visualize the film world through sound and sight. I wish Dune had the same cinematography director guy like blade runner 2043. It would become more alive and intriguing too. Hoping for the collab in later installments

[@cenarules190]

Roger Deakins and Denis V. would've been awesome for Dune just like they were in 2049!

[@mscooldeadly]

Yet the movie was boring unless you fan of the series. Ya'll waaaaay overhyped this movie.

[@wayothefro3249]

@@mscooldeadly You don't have to be a fan of the series to enjoy the movie, I've seen reviews from people who have never even read the books or watched the original movie and who aren't even huge film buffs but they still loved this movie. It wasn't boring, it's just not your cup of tea.

[@davidreda1211]

Omg, are you kidding!? Blade Runner 2049 was a boring piece of crap movie. I'm glad that I only wasted $1.80 at Redbox on it, but hey, to each their own. If you liked this movie, good for you. I don't plan on spending any money to support this swj garbage. Hollywood is in it's death spiral, pumping out some real garbage movies because it is running out of ideas & creativity(Avengers series, Captain America series, the latest Star Wars trilogy, Fast & Furious series, Dune 2021, Matrix Resurrection, James Bond, 355, remakes of the classics, etc.)

[@Milanis74]

@@mscooldeadly never read the book or books and I loved this movie. This movie was made for people who want great visuals, a story that is not rushed and isn't just jammed pack with pointless action set pieces.

[@davidpatton3180]

I hated the Lynch version, especially how the Baron was changed from a brooding, homicidal, cunning tactician into a slapstick character and don't even get me started on the weirding modules, ugh. The Sci Fi adaption was light years better and Ian McNeice was a superior Baron (except for his his lack of a bass voice - I always pictured William Conrad or Orson Welles in that role). This new version tops even the Sci Fi and I am eagerly awaiting part 2 (the box office returns so far are a pretty good indication it should be green-lit soon). Great comparisons without being snarky. Well done.

[@hotredtiger316]

Did someone say “weirding modules”? Yeah! Those things were non-existent in the novel; I found that out when I read it.

[@johnpatz8395]

Word came out, I believe, on Monday, that said that Part 2 has been approved.

[@Intranetusa]

The 1984 Lynch version did still portray the Baron as homicidal and psychotic in his scenes where he kills his male slaves, and correctly portrayed him as suffering from a degenerative disease. The new 2021 Dune is a bit too clean and sanitized in its portrayal of the Baron even though the actor was great at portraying an intimidating personality.

[@manofsan]

Villeneuve's movie moves too slowly, and I didn't find the death duel to be a suitable climax to end the movie on. They should have just paced it faster and made it all into one big movie instead of multi-part.

[@aidymacBrago]

@@manofsan thats an awful idea, you lose so much context and world building by rushing, I'd rather have two long movies that properly contextualize everything going on than one incoherent and rushed movie

[@carlosaugustosarmentoferre376]

Although technological and surpisingly CGI-advanced, I prefer 1984 Lynch's version, which is more faithfull to Herbert's book. Even the thoughts of all characters are the same as in the book. And more, Toto's 1984 soundtrack is superb! Just notice the sandworm riding... Again, it is the legend!

[@1974Teebone]

My personal #1: it wasn’t some cheesy damn rock opera. I was surprised by it. Still think a series would have been a better format.

[@woodfine9075]

Well, there is a series already.

[@Nonresponder01]

Yeah a new mini series would have been ideal. They left out essentially all of the politics that happens before the assault on Dune; the trust building with the locals, and the hunt for the traitor. They kept the most important and impactful plot points, but I would have loved to see everything a series would have been able to provide.

[@jean-mi1825]

@@woodfine9075 Two actually. The first one adapted the first book while the second did the next 2.

[@calebray4168]

@@Nonresponder01 I agree kind of but Im really starting to hate the episode format. As much as I like expanding on a world and being immersed, I hate what the episode format eventually does to stories and the overall quality of a show. Always dips up and down and then ends like shit.

[@nicklong7442]

A mini series isn’t film tho… it sound portentous, but a mini series has less need for perfection as a film. Totally different medium in my mind.

[@hkopper68]

I love them both but im still quite a sucker for David Lynch's version.

[@swamisalami3000]

Same here. there is something about that movie that makes me revisit it once in a while

[@Blobby192]

@@swamisalami3000 i watched the new one i much prefer the 84 version the baron is better than the new one

[@swamisalami3000]

@@Blobby192 I liked the characters better in the Lynch one. They were more fleshed out. The production design is really special and unique in the original. The new one looks big but at the same time also too clean. Still a well made movie.

[@taz4895]

U can't compare them until 2nd part comes out. It all depends on that

[@andrewjones4774]

@@swamisalami3000 the old one was corny and awful

[@soxfourtyfive7582]

I watched Dune (2021) yesterday and I really liked it. The fighting, sword and hand to hand combat, made more sense due to the person shields, once out of a heavy ship guns aren't gonna be effective. Liked Jason Moma as Duncan and the way he went out was a great scene. The knife fight at the end was great and showed that Paul was more than just a rich kid and how he is a well trained fighter. I can't wait to see the next one. I did like the old 84 version but it was odd. I actually liked the series as well though it got weird at the end, maybe the books did ass well.

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Jason Momoa*

[@valentinakniess2432]

This review was told by someone who did not grow-up with the '84 version nor had any love for Lynch's style. I remember seeing this as a kid in the '80s and the "anti-gravity devices" and worms weren't hokey back then. And Lynch's adaptation of the sound weapons were awesome! All in all the '84 version was an epic movie and ground breaking. Even in the '80s, the movie gave a lot of power to women and underscored the theme of "a king is only as powerful as his queen". You have to remember #1) who the director was (and if you're a fan of Lynch's symbolic visions, you'll love the '84 version), and #2) the year it was made in. For the '80s, it was one of the best.

[@bootyjiggle5695]

It doesn’t age well though. At all even. A lot of the things in the original dune can easily be criticized whereas the new dune is a closer adaptation and a better version of the two. You can say the 84 one was good, but there was definitely stupid ass decisions made in that movie such as ditching the close combat(which is fucking brilliant). Also the shield cgi looks dated asf now, sure making changes are always good but they can be bad and the dune 84 one overall made bad changes. Also it’s not that the reviewer didn’t grow up with the 84 version it’s just that comparing the two the 2021 version easily does things better

[@nik021298]

I'd say even for the year it wasn't that good nor groundbreaking. Both The Empire Strike Back and Alien were already released and those two looked far better at the time and aged better.

[@drakashrakenburgproduction5369]

Man you 84 fanboys are cringe. Even for it's time the effects were laughable and heavily criticized, Kenneth MacMillan was so obnoxious as the Baron. The Baron was supposed to be frightening, cunning, and very intelligent but in the 84 version he was a loud flying buffoon. Lynch was putting his unnecessary weirdness that didn't fit. Milking cat for antidote, pulling heart plug, upside down cow that Raban took a piece of, and a bogus ending that the author hated. He also ignored the theme of Dune which is never trust leaders or those who has a messianic following.

[@valentinakniess2432]

@@drakashrakenburgproduction5369 LMAO! "fanboy"! 🤣🤣🤣....... For ignoring "the theme of Dune", Herbert sure did love Lynch!

[@valentinakniess2432]

@@bootyjiggle5695 I can see what you're saying when you are comparing it to the original books. Yes, I agree, the new version sticks to Herbert's writings better than Lynch's. But I'm one of those odd balls that don't care if you stick to the original story, as long as you told it well - and Herbert was the same way. He worked with Lynch and approved of his changes. Herbert, an author, understood that translating books verbatim to film didn't always work. He understood that what was important was capturing the essence and feeling. When Lynch originally took this on, he wanted to tell the whole story and Herbert said, "You've got to be either stupid or crazy to try something like this." True (actual quote). How can you tell such an epic story in one movie? Well, Lynch tried, and what he brought to the story was its epicness and that otherworldly feeling that spanned eons. He did it through a variety of avenues - the sound track, the costumes, the sets, the actors, the cinematography.... In 1984, there was nothing like this, at least not on a cerebral level. Sure, there was Empire and a hand-full of other classics, but how many of those really made you think? This was ground breaking and Herbert loved it.

[@RoseEyed]

Knew very little about Dune going into the movie. (Knew about the nun-ladies manipulating people, that there were worms, and vaguely about spice--that's it.) But watching it had to have been one of the most immersive films I've seen in a while. Definitely excited for the sequels!

[@mr.dr0bot731]

You didn't know anything you just said because all that stuff has names. Stfu kid.

[@bobwitney4552]

@@mr.dr0bot731 what?…

[@robadob55]

@@mr.dr0bot731 imagine being such a miserable person that you feel the need to attack people on the internet haha

[@invisible7892]

@@mr.dr0bot731 Dude he literally just said he didn’t know much but still enjoyed it. Why did you just attack him for no fucking reason. You’re the one who should stfu.

[@scottmiller2591]

"The triangular lobes added by Rimbaldi" - you mean the features found on the original cover illustration when Dune first was published in Analog in 1963.

[@shawndimery]

Yeah, its still a difference between the 2 films. Moron

[@taifun442]

@@shawndimery i think Mr Miller was taking exception to the dismissive tone taken by the Mojo narrator for the 1984 worm design. Moron.

[@scottmiller2591]

@@shawndimery Did I say it wasn't?

[@davidpotvin4983]

If you wanna compare worms, you've got the triangular lobes from the book and first movie, the mandibles from the SyFy mini-series, and the Lamprey-mouth from DV's D21! Now THAT’s a comparison - less and less mandibles… 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@carlsaveus1735]

This entire video it's praising everything from 2021.. is payed advertising. I love Skasgård as an actor, but the Baron is awesome in 1984's version.The flaw for me was the company hired for many of the visual and special effects, and the laughable Stage 3 navigator design by Rambaldi,.. should have been ILM, and maybe HR Giger, although many of his influence can be seen to some extent, like the harkonnen, worms and stillsuits.

[@bbender1975]

Come on. This video is bluntly biased toward the new version. The only reason I read Dune was because of the visual impressions I got from the David Lynch film. Lynch’s vision got me interested in the world of Dune.

[@DontWatchThisss]

I preffer Lynch's version too, visually was a masterpiece and unique, and it had STING as a villian who played it great..... this 2021 version, visually looks like any other science fiction movie I've seen 🙄

[@valentinakniess2432]

Same here! When I saw Lynch's version as a kid it gave me chills! I was enveloped in this world of "Dune". People have to stop hating and realize what a masterpiece it was for its time

[@waltervanlille2263]

"Bummer that the lead actor is white, but don't let it bother you too much, he's still really good in the role. Despite the fact that he's, you know, white." - WatchMojo Now I remember why I'm not subscribed to your channel anymore.

[@humbertoalbisa1059]

I have not seen that far until the video but did it really say that lol

[@shifflettartstudios2335]

They did not say that nor mean that at all. You are ignorant.

[@Teknopuls3]

@@shifflettartstudios2335 Actually, they did. If you're unable to read the inferences, its not Walter who's ignorant. (See what I did there?) :)

[@lilirishpryd5986]

@@shifflettartstudios2335 no they definitely ment that they say it every time they do comparison of older movies to new adoptions

[@RicardoSantos-eu4us]

"Bummer that the supporting cast of the first Dune, were primarily white, despite the fact they're desert people, i was not bothered by that, because that make sense to me", come on be reasonable.

[@LeonardoKlotz]

"A Star Wars for adults." - Denis Villeneuve

[@15Candles]

"Most of Star Wars main idea came from Dune" -Denis Villeneuve

[@koammudo43]

Lol I was just gonna say even George Lucas said he got inspired by dune star wars actually copied dune 😅

[@mg-ThisHandleIsSoStupid]

Once I realized that is what it was, I turned it off.

[@Happin3ess]

Well. Yeah.

[@Happin3ess]

Where has all the colour gone? Has Zack Snyder taken away all the colour from modern films?

[@NaszriteSin]

I watched the '84 movie as a kid, then squeed when the mini series came out... I am sooooo looking forward to watching this version. I'm a bigger fan of the book, so watching directors keep material close to the source is important to me.

[@Tony-1971]

The woke, male feminist director cast Liet Kynes as a female. So it wasn't like the book.

[@jackmonaghan8477]

After Part 2 is released, Villeneuve should do a special "ultimate edition" of 'Dune' that combines both parts into one movie (with an intermission in between).

[@Hexsmasher2099]

A 4 hour movie Amazing

[@Gunnvulcan]

Agreed.

[@jackmonaghan8477]

@@Hexsmasher2099 Probably six hour depending on how long Part 2 is.

[@XOwave]

I won't need any intermission shit make it 6 hours long

[@hpnokia6600]

Make it 24 hours to cover all volume

[@PhillipMarcy]

Love the 1984 version as it was not trying to please all audiences. I actually love both the internal monologue and the weirding modules

[@jimstafford9409]

The 1984 version's fatal flaw (in addition to the sometimes laughable acting of Kyle MacLachlin) is the ending voiceover: "Where there was war, now there would be peace..." No! No! No! The entire point of Dune is that Paul foresees continuous war (jihad) as humankinds' sole chance of salvation ("the Golden Path"). If the film had ended with Alias' "How can this be...because he is the Kwisat Haderach," it would have been a far better film, perhaps even worthy of its cult status.

[@smit4459]

"Dune" (1965) is one of my favorite novels, as well as one of my favorite movies. This would be the 2021 film adaptation. I think they are both equally amazing. What makes the book better then the film are Jessica's specific affiliations with the Baron, Duke Leto, and Thufir Hawit. These affiliations are omitted from the movie. What makes the film better then the book is Paul's relationship with Duncan Idaho. The book makes it clear Duncan is a loyal warrior to the Atredies family. The novel does not emphasize, however, Duncan's friendship with Paul Atredies.

[@Tharvey83]

Fully agree

[@tompeters5903]

The "sleeper must/has awakened" line is sorely missed in the 2021 film imo

[@jamesguy926]

That’s because it’s a scene that will take place in part 2, not part 1

[@tompeters5903]

@@jamesguy926 Leto is dead so I doubt it

[@CoolMrjames]

So few remember the magnificence of the 2000 Miniseries? Which was then followed by a 2003 miniseries of the next two Dune books in the trilogy and starred a super young James McAvoy? You MUST see it! Then compare the three versions!

[@jessicasmith11572]

The first Dune is my all time favorite movie! I was a teen then so it goes to what I knew growing up as far as cinema. I was torn with DV’s version however. Timothee makes a fantastic Paul, however the newer Jessica came off as weak and simpering to me. I also miss the hate and evil coming off the 1984 Reverend Mother. No doubt the DV version is beautiful and I hope the second part does indeed get made.

[@JackSmith-gv5yw]

I loved both films. I'm glad they are making the new adoptations in two parts, that needed to happen. Don't get me wrong the new film is good, but it's not Patrick Stewart carry a pug into battle while unleashing a war cry good! haha.

[@kerrybear76]

Patrick Stewart is the shit.

[@willstepto992]

Ok, that’s one thing I can deffo get behind... where’s the pug???

[@cocteau14]

Lynch's Dune is untouchable.

[@DontWatchThisss]

I preffer Lynch's Dune .... this 2021 looks too monocromatic, they took away the colorful psychedelic visual scenarios

[@qtarokujo3694]

something I personally love about the 2021 Dune as a Filipino is their use of Eskrima/Arnis in their martial arts. not only does it feel cool to see Filipino cultural influences in a scifi film, it also makes sense since Eskrima is a weapon-based fighting style and feature a lot of slashing moves which would be perfect against shields

[@carbolics29]

Omg that's so cool! di ko napansin yun. Thanks for the info

[@jennifermeuth6116]

Though I have fond memories of watching the 1984 version ( we got to stay up late and eat ice cream for dinner in the form of banana splits-my dad insisted), I think this newer version is a better take on the books. I did miss the narration and the red headed baron was missed, but the Harkonen are better envisioned by this new director and not so cheesy like in the 84 version. I was very skeptical also that this movie would lose something when it came to the costuming as the 84 version had wonderful, colorful, opulent costumes; however. seeing the few grand clothing designs, imo, made more of an impact. When lady Jessica and her ladies exited the ship and she wore that flowing gold made her a lonely flower in a dry land. I look forward to the next installments.

[@nathanelke5234]

I agree...prefer this version, but did miss the voiceovers. I always liked "I like this Duke" from Kynes, Paul reciting "I shall not fear", all the little mantras people had...even the person charged with sucking pus from the Baron's boils! :) There were a few in the movie...of course Jessica doing "I will not fear" while Paul is tested (I preferred it being Paul, though). One thing I found kinda annoying was how some major characters weren't even named on screen (PIter especially), and I would've liked to see more Thufir. BUt certainly, a better adaptation of the book!

[@8Steady]

It's been decades since I've seen the David Lynch film, so take that into account, but I loved this new version. David lynch's movie is fun and imaginative, but the new Dune captures the feeling of the book and makes me care about the characters. The visuals were consistent and incredible. I hope a lot of people go see the new Dune! One of my new favorite sci-fi movies.

[@bdso9593]

It’s funny how you kind of poo poo the 1984 version. Did you know Herbert was involved with that production and liked Lynch’s vision? I think Herbert would have a problem with some of the “bold” changes in the new version.

[@rustyjones7908]

Lynch and Herbert's vision was screwed by producers meddling with the finished project.

[@LtAlguien]

One thing that stands to me is praising the DUNC rework of the worms when the Lynch one is accurate to the description of the book.

[@valentinakniess2432]

I disliked this entire review. People can say the 2021 version was great, but to put down the '84 version is just wrong! Lynch's Dune was EPIC! The effects were awesome for the time and the costuming was magnificent. Lynch also had a way of creating a "dream scape".... a fairy tale land brought to life. Also, I found the women in Lynch's version very strong - especially by '80s standards. There was more subtlety and internal power struggle. Sorry, but I just adore Lynch's version, especially the original extended version.

[@tirkentube]

i remember seeing dune as a very young child, like I remember the worms and some of the characters, but had never really watched it while old enough to follow along and understand it. So, as someone who is familiar, yet unfamiliar with it, and totally dumb to the story, I must say, the new film was just absolutely brilliant. it is just a fantastic film. I don't see how anyone could not like a movie like this. I hope they make a trilogy out of it, if not a much longer series of films. i was blown away.

[@lanavanvuuren1517]

Charlotte Rampling is one of my favourite actresses. But Sian Phillips will always be the definitive Reverend Mother Helen Mohiam.

[@itzcapondabeat9804]

Though I remember watching Dune tons as a kid, I had no memory of the story. I wasnt familiar with the Novel either. I was also initially apprehensive about watching this new one. Mainly because I feel like Hollywood has not put out tons of quality films of late. So I set my expectations low and told myself if I couldn't get into it within 10 min, I'd shut it down. Well, im not sure if its because of my low expectations or not but I thoroughly enjoyed this film and was left desiring more (pt2). One of the better big budget films Hollywood has released. Of course there was a couple of cheesy parts to me. Mainly Aquaman scenes lol but overall enjoyed it

[@robertschaffer596]

To be fair......the new Dune takes a lot more time in EVERYTHING! :D And i still prefeer the 84 version better. This new adaptation is a good movie but is just like the books. Freaking sloooooow and sometimes tedious. And after a time it was more laughably funny than artistically serious that Zendaya (if i wrote it right) was always "just looking". She was looking 17x throughout the movie. But you guys should rewrite the title to: "10 differences why the new Dune is better than the old one". Because we can clearly see which one you like better. ;)

[@NN-rn1oz]

No 5-year old girl saying "for he IS the Quiznoz cataract!!"

[@stillmagic714]

Was that creepy child dubbed over? I've always wondered.

[@pda1799]

Lynch Dune never gets enough love and credit. Yes, it’s heavy on whispering, but looks great and comes as a welcome addition to the books.

[@yitz28]

Best adaptation in my opinion

[@drakashrakenburgproduction5369]

@@yitz28 oh please bad over acting, badly paced, wierding modules, bad special effects, and unnecessary weird Lynch scenes.

[@yitz28]

@@drakashrakenburgproduction5369 if you’ve read the book it’s the most accurate adaptation by far.

[@wyvern723]

I much prefer Skarsgard's performance to the originals. He's much more chilling and sinister. Over all, I prefer the remake, so far anyway.

[@blasterman789]

He has 4 lines dude. Seriously. Baron was a major player. 1984 baron was closer to the book.

[@mikejohnson3338]

I think you mean Skarsgård. We mustn't forget the little circle above the 2nd å!

[@fredychicano654]

Haha what are you talking about he barely came out lmfao I'm sure you just looked at how he looked 😂 what a funny sad way to look at any Reboot film

[@drackoex]

Ok but come on Patrick Stewart certainly needs an honorable mention because he adds a lot of character to Lynch's version and makes it more palettable!

[@anthonyramos2874]

the baliset was a important part of gurneys character.

[@davesmith6794]

For the life of me I can't figure out, with all of the focus on the new film, why the SyFy Channel miniseries gets completely overlooked. David Lynch's film left SO much out, trying to shove it all into one standard movie, that we should really be comparing the new film to the miniseries...so much more material available to compare. That being said, while I love this new film, there are parts of the story that the miniseries did better. And some parts of the story were ONLY covered by the miniseries; the exposition of how the universe is a careful balance of the "tripod" of Bene Gesserit, Spacing Guild and Lannserat...any explanation of Mentats...Paul's trip among the Highliners...Dr. Yueh and Sukh training...even Jessica's unique relationship with her Duke, choosing to bear him a son which sets all of the events in motion, is missing from the new film. So while I do like Villaneuve's movie and can't wait for part two (probably in about four years), I'm still very partial to the SyFy miniseries. (BTW, if you haven't yet, get and watch the special edition version of the miniseries, it's even better!)

[@murfeel1173]

AGREED. Mojo said the books were impossible to film, and I was like but wait did y'all forget James McAvoy as Leto II in the miniseries?!

[@sdghtjsdcgs]

Uhh its almost 20 years old, and it shows. I personally love it, but its a stretch to think most modern audiences could get into it.

[@millsykooksy4863]

where is the miniseries? I am now obsessed with Dune

[@astrogazer1818]

I loved the voice over exposition. It is what made Old Dune more mystical. Of course there also was Sting in it. But so far the original seemed more mystical and more enjoyable. But, it is only part 1. Was hoping the 4k dvd release of old Dune included the extended version of Old Dune at over 3 hours.

[@lXlElevatorlXl]

Its more surreal and that’s is just Lynch influence Same for the more sterile minimalistic and nude look of denis Dune

[@TheWWeezl]

THIS is excatly what I thought was missing. Thank You.

[@bbender1975]

The extended TV version was poorly edited in both video and audio. I prefer the theatrical cut.

[@jamesguy926]

The Alternative “Redux” edition is the only watch to watch Lynch’s Dune now

[@Viking_Luchador]

For all it's flaws with trying to compress a 600+ page tome into a little over two hours, Lynch's Dune was absolutely beautiful to look at. Villeneuve's Dune is much better structured, but everything just looks so bland and sterile

[@jeneraljax29]

Lmao no, you have it backwards

[@sokolum]

The new dune is absolutely gorgeous flawless story

[@firehawk2324]

I'm posting this before watching the list. I never liked Dune, mainly because of an ex who watched David Lynch's so much it ruined it entirely for me. I promised my husband that I would give this one an honest try, because he's a huge Dune fan. We watched it together last night, and I really enjoyed it! I have literally no complaints and now I want to read the books.

[@js2clevr]

I liked that the first one was one movie.

[@hugonarvaez2944]

1984 Better movies, better gas prices, better everything!!!! I was a teenager when I saw and regardless of critics,, I loved the movie!

[@enigma9971]

So many of the characters in the actual novel do a lot of thinking that is conveyed to the reader, so Lynch was staying true to the book in that regard. It's not a shortcoming

[@TKOfromJohn]

A lot of characters do a lot of thinking in a lot of different books that get adapted. I mean even just Harry Potter had Harry thinking a lot. Never had him do it on screen, because regular internal monologue is just jarring and immersion breaking in a movie

[@Varukimm]

No spoilers, let's say my lucky guess is that Momoa has more than a decade of playing Duncan Idaho ahead :)

[@NeoRocket001]

IF they greenlight "Children of Dune" especially. Really... To tell the tale, Children MUST be made also.

[@idkanymore3382]

no

[@davidpotvin4983]

Unlike the SyFy series, I'd re-use the SAME actor to make the Ghola… (spoiler avoided unless one has read the books!!!) 😇😷😏

[@davidpotvin4983]

@@NeoRocket001 if it were up to me, I'd make the WHOLE SERIES OF BOOKS made into films like that one! An undertaking the likes of MCU's Infinity Saga! 😇😷😏

[@donelmin]

@@davidpotvin4983 I think that Messiah and God Emperor would be tough to bring into the movies, Children, Heretics and Chapterhouse have very good potential (And yes, I'm of the rare kind of Dune fanboys which really enjoy Messiah and looved God Emperor)

[@carlward693]

I like DUNE 1984... I FEEL IT MORE

[@beherid5111]

One of the things I disliked about this new version of the Baron was that he had so little to say unlike in the original and in the book, the same is true with Raban.