“A warning against the exploitation of the environment, a warning against colonialism, a warning against technology. “Dune was written 60 years ago, but its themes hold up today,” Chalamet said in a Time interview. This one is worth it for what we’re able to see of the performances, the stark parallels to today and to watch a promising Chalamet further ascend in the craft. ’Tis a dense, dense world of Frank Herbert, and subtitles help.

After experiencing both, the latter may serve you if you’re new to this universe.

“Dune” is showing in theaters and on HBO Max. Fans have been clamoring for a real adaptation on the big screen and Villeneuve has. Sure, it bears little resemblance to the stories told in Dune, but it took elements and lore from Frank Herbert’s series turning them into something new. Liet Kynes Javier Bardem is mysterious and encapsulating as Fremen leader Stilgar and Zendaya’s Chani is pragmatic, righteous and principled. Denis Villeneuves Dune remake sounds like it really is going to be closer to Frank Herberts source material. Ostensibly made as a remake of Dune II, the game’s story shifted things up quite a bit, while adding in new gameplay features for fans to enjoy. Sharon Duncan-Brewster is steadfast and sympathetic in the previously male role of Dr. I spent a few hours playing Dune Legacy, a fan-made remake - well, more modernisation than remake - in work time a while back, couldnt. One a day, every day of the year, perhaps for all time.

Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson play son and mother in 'Dune,' in theaters and streaming on HBO Max now.įerguson’s Lady Jessica has a larger role than in David Lynch’s 1984 remake or the 2000 miniseries - and well worth it.įerguson is expansive as a remarkable Bene Gesserit sister, fluent in many languages and capable of hand-to-hand combat and mind-reading. Dune II Remake Dune Legacy Feature by Alec Meer Contributor Published on 19 Sep, 2015 Have You Played is an endless stream of game recommendations.