Comments on: Peter Berg to Remake Dune http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/ Blogging the Reel World Sat, 5 Jul 2008 04:03:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Geekshow » Couch Surfing Episode 13 - We Ain’t Been Shaved http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-275235 Geekshow » Couch Surfing Episode 13 - We Ain’t Been Shaved Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:23:43 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-275235 [...] still has epic favorites like Ben-Hur and Planet Of The Apes to remember him by. Remakes of both Dune and Short Circuit are currently in the works, which leads to a discussion about how robots will [...] [...] still has epic favorites like Ben-Hur and Planet Of The Apes to remember him by. Remakes of both Dune and Short Circuit are currently in the works, which leads to a discussion about how robots will [...]

]]> By: nick http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-246796 nick Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:00:17 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-246796 man, the mini series sucked. They actually made the movie look like it did the book justice, though this is far from fact. i hope this version is casted as well as david lynch's 1984 DUNE man, the mini series sucked. They actually made the movie look like it did the book justice, though this is far from fact. i hope this version is casted as well as david lynch’s 1984 DUNE

]]> By: Ben http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-245701 Ben Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:21:27 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-245701 I'm reading Frank's books again for the third time right now; about a quarter into Heretics of Dune. I protest the claim that any serious Dune fan would be familiar with the previous film attempts. I have intentionally avoided seeing them because of reviews which lead me to believe I would be disappointed. Having said that, I've long hoped that a big budget, summer-blockbuster series of films would be made a la Star Wars. Don't get me wrong, SW is good in general and great at times, but the Dune chronicles deserve the recognition film can give. Six Frank books--six films. That would be ideal. Unfortunately Dune was not written to be filmed and like many of us agree, would suffer for it. A film three hours long would do it but do you really expect something like that from Hollywood? At least we can hope to expect the backers intentions to really cash in on this if they can--and do a full blown series. I’m reading Frank’s books again for the third time right now; about a quarter into Heretics of Dune. I protest the claim that any serious Dune fan would be familiar with the previous film attempts. I have intentionally avoided seeing them because of reviews which lead me to believe I would be disappointed.
Having said that, I’ve long hoped that a big budget, summer-blockbuster series of films would be made a la Star Wars. Don’t get me wrong, SW is good in general and great at times, but the Dune chronicles deserve the recognition film can give. Six Frank books–six films. That would be ideal. Unfortunately Dune was not written to be filmed and like many of us agree, would suffer for it. A film three hours long would do it but do you really expect something like that from Hollywood? At least we can hope to expect the backers intentions to really cash in on this if they can–and do a full blown series.

]]> By: The Golden Path http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-244955 The Golden Path Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:24:05 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-244955 The true danger in making Dune yet again is not that it would be, as Lynch's version was, a murky, gut-wrenching travesty utterly betraying the blinding vision and power of the Dune literary universe. Rather, the danger is that it would simply be a mediocre, pointless, Cliff's Notes rendition of the novel's events while glossing over or missing entirely the spirit and perspective involved. With source material as powerful as Dune, anything short of immortal Oscar-caliber genius will, without exception, be doomed to mediocrity, and Berg does not strike me as being in a league with Stanley Kubrick and Orson Wells. But never mind the director for the moment - the screenwriters would also have to achieve godlike genius to produce anything remotely resembling the effect of the novel, and what are the chances of either (let alone both) occurring in a big-budget studio picture? PeteTheHat mentions Jackson's accomplishment in adapting the Lord of the Rings, and while few likely agree with me, I find that precisely an argument for why this is *unlikely* to work. The LOTR movies, while not horrible, never rose to anything like the level of the source material, replacing its sense of deep mystery and magic with videogame FX and repetitious "domain music" that reminded the viewer in no uncertain terms just how UN-magical it all is. Except in a few brief moments, completely swamped by Playstation aesthetics in the other 9-some hours of the trilogy, Jackson failed to recreate the world of LOTR. If all Berg achieves is what Jackson has - which is far beyond what most are predicting - he would be nowhere near to doing the material justice. While the SciFi Channel miniseries had some goofy FX elements (e.g., the glowing eyes), it was at least true in spirit to the universe of Dune. What complaints I had about it with respect to acting, special effects, and costume or set design were more than addressed in the Children of Dune sequel, which I saw as being almost perfect (with a few casting, dialog qualms). Especially perfect was the music composed by Brian Tyler, which I've continued to feel embodies the entire world of Dune and the concepts and perceptions it engenders. Lynch's concept of '80s pulsing electronica was extremely wrong and awful, and virtually every decision he made - including those perhaps praiseworthy on their own merits - was completely wrong for Dune. If Berg chooses pulsing, energetic music instead of profound, deep, resounding music he will miss the point entirely. And furthermore, let me say this one thing, based on what I've seen of his work: If he uses the kind of quick-cut editing for Dune that was in Friday Night Lights, I would honest to God walk out of the theater. Dune demands huge, deep-focus panoramas, and long roving shots that put the characters in a larger context. The true danger in making Dune yet again is not that it would be, as Lynch’s version was, a murky, gut-wrenching travesty utterly betraying the blinding vision and power of the Dune literary universe. Rather, the danger is that it would simply be a mediocre, pointless, Cliff’s Notes rendition of the novel’s events while glossing over or missing entirely the spirit and perspective involved.

With source material as powerful as Dune, anything short of immortal Oscar-caliber genius will, without exception, be doomed to mediocrity, and Berg does not strike me as being in a league with Stanley Kubrick and Orson Wells. But never mind the director for the moment - the screenwriters would also have to achieve godlike genius to produce anything remotely resembling the effect of the novel, and what are the chances of either (let alone both) occurring in a big-budget studio picture?

PeteTheHat mentions Jackson’s accomplishment in adapting the Lord of the Rings, and while few likely agree with me, I find that precisely an argument for why this is *unlikely* to work. The LOTR movies, while not horrible, never rose to anything like the level of the source material, replacing its sense of deep mystery and magic with videogame FX and repetitious “domain music” that reminded the viewer in no uncertain terms just how UN-magical it all is. Except in a few brief moments, completely swamped by Playstation aesthetics in the other 9-some hours of the trilogy, Jackson failed to recreate the world of LOTR. If all Berg achieves is what Jackson has - which is far beyond what most are predicting - he would be nowhere near to doing the material justice.

While the SciFi Channel miniseries had some goofy FX elements (e.g., the glowing eyes), it was at least true in spirit to the universe of Dune. What complaints I had about it with respect to acting, special effects, and costume or set design were more than addressed in the Children of Dune sequel, which I saw as being almost perfect (with a few casting, dialog qualms). Especially perfect was the music composed by Brian Tyler, which I’ve continued to feel embodies the entire world of Dune and the concepts and perceptions it engenders. Lynch’s concept of ’80s pulsing electronica was extremely wrong and awful, and virtually every decision he made - including those perhaps praiseworthy on their own merits - was completely wrong for Dune. If Berg chooses pulsing, energetic music instead of profound, deep, resounding music he will miss the point entirely. And furthermore, let me say this one thing, based on what I’ve seen of his work: If he uses the kind of quick-cut editing for Dune that was in Friday Night Lights, I would honest to God walk out of the theater. Dune demands huge, deep-focus panoramas, and long roving shots that put the characters in a larger context.

]]> By: malex http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-214005 malex Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:51:56 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-214005 i think the same than PeteTheHat but it would be really great to have the same toto soundtrack again in the new film i think the same than PeteTheHat but it would be really great to have the same toto soundtrack again in the new film

]]> By: PeteTheHat http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-205465 PeteTheHat Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:48:02 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-205465 I think that you all underestimate the potential for this film. The first dune book is widely regarded as 'the best science fiction novel of all time'. That isn't some quote from a silly wee source. In literary communities this is a generally held opinion. I also think that you underestimate Berg's ability to pull this off. He has, in my mind, the perfect skill set. He is able to shoot an action scene as well as anybody in the business but is also able to inject the subtleties and prudent casting that will be required for a successful remake. Berg is a huge fan of the books, in the same way Peter Jackson is a massive fan of the Lord of the Rings. His enthusiasm for the story will come through in this new film as it did when Jackson literally brought Middle Earth to life in front of our eyes. I submit that this Dune remake has the potential to surpass the LOTR series and really open up the audience. If you have read even the first book, it's glaringly obvious that if a LOTR scale film were to be made it would be a monumental success. David Lynch, as experimental and abstract as he may be, was restricted by a modest budget. I understand the point made by Alan that, "It won’t be as gloriously visual and twisted as Lynch’s cult classic..." but I think this is wrong. Berg will be looking at this film as potentially, his greatest work. Visually he will have identified that, despite the poor quality visual effects of the Lynch version, there was indeed a great deal of aesthetic value to the abstract design. In terms of the soundtrack, BudhaCronX put forward some good suggestions but I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that the best people for the job are Boards of Canada (www.myspace.com/abeautifulplace). I listened to them non stop whilst reading through all the books and I can tell you - IT'S BANG ON THE MONEY. Haunting and piercing electronic desert music. Sinister and harrowing. Abstract, future technology sounds. Orchestral has been done and Phillip Glass is too much. I can see where you're coming from though. I loved Lynch's version because it was David Lynch but also because it was Dune. That's not to say that I was entirely satisfied. Again with the mini series I was enthused to see the Dune story brought to life again, but it was all CGI. The acting, set design, script, costumes, and soundtrack were all really poor. This means, like Berg has stated, the door is wide open for somebody to come in and REALLY do it. I cannot wait. I think that you all underestimate the potential for this film. The first dune book is widely regarded as ‘the best science fiction novel of all time’. That isn’t some quote from a silly wee source. In literary communities this is a generally held opinion. I also think that you underestimate Berg’s ability to pull this off. He has, in my mind, the perfect skill set. He is able to shoot an action scene as well as anybody in the business but is also able to inject the subtleties and prudent casting that will be required for a successful remake.

Berg is a huge fan of the books, in the same way Peter Jackson is a massive fan of the Lord of the Rings. His enthusiasm for the story will come through in this new film as it did when Jackson literally brought Middle Earth to life in front of our eyes. I submit that this Dune remake has the potential to surpass the LOTR series and really open up the audience. If you have read even the first book, it’s glaringly obvious that if a LOTR scale film were to be made it would be a monumental success.

David Lynch, as experimental and abstract as he may be, was restricted by a modest budget. I understand the point made by Alan that, “It won’t be as gloriously visual and twisted as Lynch’s cult classic…” but I think this is wrong. Berg will be looking at this film as potentially, his greatest work. Visually he will have identified that, despite the poor quality visual effects of the Lynch version, there was indeed a great deal of aesthetic value to the abstract design.

In terms of the soundtrack, BudhaCronX put forward some good suggestions but I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that the best people for the job are Boards of Canada (www.myspace.com/abeautifulplace). I listened to them non stop whilst reading through all the books and I can tell you - IT’S BANG ON THE MONEY. Haunting and piercing electronic desert music. Sinister and harrowing. Abstract, future technology sounds. Orchestral has been done and Phillip Glass is too much. I can see where you’re coming from though.

I loved Lynch’s version because it was David Lynch but also because it was Dune. That’s not to say that I was entirely satisfied. Again with the mini series I was enthused to see the Dune story brought to life again, but it was all CGI. The acting, set design, script, costumes, and soundtrack were all really poor. This means, like Berg has stated, the door is wide open for somebody to come in and REALLY do it. I cannot wait.

]]> By: Reckept http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-195968 Reckept Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:36:04 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-195968 I know the trailer got removed very quickly from Youtube, several months ago. You could probably get it from someone, but you'd have to make a private request, provided they have it and are willing to share it, of course. At least I know where you can see stills and posters and feedback from cast and crew. Check at Arrakeen: http://z10.invisionfree.com/Dune_Forum/index.php?s=1b9d6ba6b9f26a4553676736ade6f224&showforum=95 I know the trailer got removed very quickly from Youtube, several months ago. You could probably get it from someone, but you’d have to make a private request, provided they have it and are willing to share it, of course. At least I know where you can see stills and posters and feedback from cast and crew.

Check at Arrakeen:
http://z10.invisionfree.com/Dune_Forum/index.php?s=1b9d6ba6b9f26a4553676736ade6f224&showforum=95

]]> By: Zidel333 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-194088 Zidel333 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:43:51 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-194088 Reckept do you know if there any copies online of the trailer still? I'd love to see even the trailer. I'm still blown away by the extreme reaction by the Herbert estate. Just look at how Star Trek and Star Wars take fan films, movies made just for fun for absolutely no profit for fans by fans, In the end, it makes the fans even more enthused for the series. For shame Brian Herbert, for shame. Reckept do you know if there any copies online of the trailer still? I’d love to see even the trailer.

I’m still blown away by the extreme reaction by the Herbert estate. Just look at how Star Trek and Star Wars take fan films, movies made just for fun for absolutely no profit for fans by fans, In the end, it makes the fans even more enthused for the series. For shame Brian Herbert, for shame.

]]> By: Reckept http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-177947 Reckept Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:44:40 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-177947 What about the “forbidden” version by the Spanish group Mediteatro? There go your truly dedicated fans. The lawyers from the Herbert Limited Partnership and the producers certainly don’t want you to know about them. What about the “forbidden” version by the Spanish group Mediteatro? There go your truly dedicated fans. The lawyers from the Herbert Limited Partnership and the producers certainly don’t want you to know about them.

]]> By: sky http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-159437 sky Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:36:10 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-159437 i love how people who have no knowledge in directing talk about how bad of an idea this is, it's so great i love how people who have no knowledge in directing talk about how bad of an idea this is, it’s so great

]]> By: » Se anuncia el remake de “Duna” » Cinencuentro - Todo el cine del Perú http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-149195 » Se anuncia el remake de “Duna” » Cinencuentro - Todo el cine del Perú Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:03:59 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-149195 [...] (Vía /Film) [...] [...] (Vía /Film) [...]

]]> By: Barry http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-149140 Barry Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:18:01 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-149140 The Kingdom just died at the boxoffice and now Dune faces a similar fate. Dune fans already have two versions that they are happy with. The only people who haven't seen them are people who aren't Dune fans to begin with. They're not going to suddenly turn into fans now, and if they did, they would (again) have two wonderful versions already. What moron gave the go ahead for this? The Kingdom just died at the boxoffice and now Dune faces a similar fate. Dune fans already have two versions that they are happy with. The only people who haven’t seen them are people who aren’t Dune fans to begin with. They’re not going to suddenly turn into fans now, and if they did, they would (again) have two wonderful versions already. What moron gave the go ahead for this?

]]> By: TheDohDoh http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-148866 TheDohDoh Sun, 23 Dec 2007 05:00:40 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-148866 Even for most people who like David Lynch, Dune is the last film they make sure to watch, if even. As for the series, the viewership is even less. So, while those two versions can be viewed as worthwhile, they didn't exactly hit the nail on the head, and Dune is strong enough to be known at least as well as Tremors is. C'mon. Even for most people who like David Lynch, Dune is the last film they make sure to watch, if even. As for the series, the viewership is even less. So, while those two versions can be viewed as worthwhile, they didn’t exactly hit the nail on the head, and Dune is strong enough to be known at least as well as Tremors is. C’mon.

]]> By: Ian http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-148795 Ian Sun, 23 Dec 2007 02:57:34 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-148795 There are plenty of other SF books worthy of filming. If, after two goes, you can't get an audience, maybe its time to move on. There are plenty of other SF books worthy of filming. If, after two goes, you can’t get an audience, maybe its time to move on.

]]> By: Alan http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-148730 Alan Sun, 23 Dec 2007 01:21:33 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-148730 This is a debacle waiting to happen. It won't be as gloriously visual and twisted as Lynch's cult classic, nor as detailed and faithful as the mini-series (since it won't have the same extended runtime). So, this remake will fall in between and suffer by comparison. It's a stupid move, but Hollywood is running out of material to remake. This is a debacle waiting to happen. It won’t be as gloriously visual and twisted as Lynch’s cult classic, nor as detailed and faithful as the mini-series (since it won’t have the same extended runtime). So, this remake will fall in between and suffer by comparison. It’s a stupid move, but Hollywood is running out of material to remake.

]]> By: TheDohDoh http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-148692 TheDohDoh Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:24:42 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-148692 Anybody see that Jodorowsky's El Topo was a friggin' question on Jeopardy! a week ago? I almost did a spit take. As for this being a "pointless remake" I'd that 90% of the populace has never heard of Dune and it's material worth adapting. Even Lynch wasn't too happy with his version if I'm remembering correctly. Anybody see that Jodorowsky’s El Topo was a friggin’ question on Jeopardy! a week ago? I almost did a spit take.

As for this being a “pointless remake” I’d that 90% of the populace has never heard of Dune and it’s material worth adapting. Even Lynch wasn’t too happy with his version if I’m remembering correctly.

]]> By: Jay08 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-148608 Jay08 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:06:19 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-148608 @jacobi Because the studios are out of ideas. And they're trying to regress back to the 1940's, i.e, fucking stupid. I'm just waiting till the day when trailors consist of spots for remakes of the film you're about to see. @jacobi
Because the studios are out of ideas. And they’re trying to regress back to the 1940’s, i.e, fucking stupid.

I’m just waiting till the day when trailors consist of spots for remakes of the film you’re about to see.

]]> By: BudhaCronX http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-148572 BudhaCronX Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:10:40 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-148572 The first time they wanted to make it (before David Lynch) Alejandro Jodorowsky had originally planned on filming Dune in the early-'70s, and had enlisted the help of Jean Giraud and H.R. Giger to create the movie's visual style. Salvador Dalí was enlisted to play the part of the Emperor, and Jodorowsky also intended to cast his own son Brontis Jodorowsky as Paul, David Carradine as Duke Leto, Orson Welles as the Baron, and Gloria Swanson as the Benne Geserit Reverend Mother. The soundtrack was to be done by Pink Floyd. According to Jodorowsky, "The project was sabotaged in Hollywood. It was French and not American. Their message was 'not Hollywood enough'. There was intrigue, plunder. The storyboard was circulated among all the big studios. Later, the visual aspect of Star Wars (1977) strangely resembled our style. To make Alien (1979), they called Moebius [Giraud], Foss, Giger, O'Bannon, etc. The project signaled to Americans the possibility of making a big show of science-fiction films, outside of the scientific rigor of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). The project of Dune changed our lives." Jodorowsky also planned on making numerous changes to the source material, including making Duke Leto a eunuch and the spice a blue sponge. Author Frank Herbert openly despised these concepts. So I say, that version should be made, it would melt minds. Except you'd have to update it some. Riddley Scott, Peter Jackson, or even Sam Raimi could handle something that big. As far a spacey/weird sound track Dewzil & Ahmet Zappa, Les Claypool & Buckethead, or Phillip Glass, Hell all five of them would even make a good soundtrack. As far as art direction Giger or Mobious. Actors, I don't really care, there's not any one fat enough in hollywood to play the Baron any more. Orson Welles would have RAPED the screen though. The first time they wanted to make it (before David Lynch) Alejandro Jodorowsky had originally planned on filming Dune in the early-’70s, and had enlisted the help of Jean Giraud and H.R. Giger to create the movie’s visual style. Salvador Dalí was enlisted to play the part of the Emperor, and Jodorowsky also intended to cast his own son Brontis Jodorowsky as Paul, David Carradine as Duke Leto, Orson Welles as the Baron, and Gloria Swanson as the Benne Geserit Reverend Mother. The soundtrack was to be done by Pink Floyd. According to Jodorowsky, “The project was sabotaged in Hollywood. It was French and not American. Their message was ‘not Hollywood enough’. There was intrigue, plunder. The storyboard was circulated among all the big studios. Later, the visual aspect of Star Wars (1977) strangely resembled our style. To make Alien (1979), they called Moebius [Giraud], Foss, Giger, O’Bannon, etc. The project signaled to Americans the possibility of making a big show of science-fiction films, outside of the scientific rigor of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). The project of Dune changed our lives.” Jodorowsky also planned on making numerous changes to the source material, including making Duke Leto a eunuch and the spice a blue sponge. Author Frank Herbert openly despised these concepts.

So I say, that version should be made, it would melt minds. Except you’d have to update it some. Riddley Scott, Peter Jackson, or even Sam Raimi could handle something that big. As far a spacey/weird sound track Dewzil & Ahmet Zappa, Les Claypool & Buckethead, or Phillip Glass, Hell all five of them would even make a good soundtrack. As far as art direction Giger or Mobious. Actors, I don’t really care, there’s not any one fat enough in hollywood to play the Baron any more. Orson Welles would have RAPED the screen though.

]]> By: Jacobi http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-148131 Jacobi Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:47:31 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-148131 No. No no no, this has to be a misprint. They're not REALLY going to make a movie that has been made already as an astounding, though different from the book film, and as an astounding, and incredibly faithful AND high-budget miniseries starring William Hurt among others? Why? There is absolutely no reason. I mean, I love the book, but that source material has been tapped out. There is nothing, absolutely nothing, that this guy could show us to make it stand out amidst to classics of their forms. What an exercise in inanity. No. No no no, this has to be a misprint. They’re not REALLY going to make a movie that has been made already as an astounding, though different from the book film, and as an astounding, and incredibly faithful AND high-budget miniseries starring William Hurt among others? Why? There is absolutely no reason. I mean, I love the book, but that source material has been tapped out. There is nothing, absolutely nothing, that this guy could show us to make it stand out amidst to classics of their forms. What an exercise in inanity.

]]> By: TheDohDoh http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-148048 TheDohDoh Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:17:45 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/21/peter-berg-to-remake-dune/#comment-148048 Berg has tackled comedy, adventure action, sports drama and an upcoming superhero flick with good buzz, so I'm pretty confident he can do a fantasy/sci-fi blockbuster. The only worry is that his films have all flopped I believe. He's developed a style similar to a thinking man's Bruckheimer which modern audiences haven't warmed up to...or a jockier Michael Mann, which is not appealing either, to me at least. But I really want to see a big budget Dune - gargantuan sandworms jumping into the heavens echoes of 3D Imax badassness to me. It's also quite a different fantasy flick from anything we've gotten in years. Looking forward to it. Berg has tackled comedy, adventure action, sports drama and an upcoming superhero flick with good buzz, so I’m pretty confident he can do a fantasy/sci-fi blockbuster.

The only worry is that his films have all flopped I believe. He’s developed a style similar to a thinking man’s Bruckheimer which modern audiences haven’t warmed up to…or a jockier Michael Mann, which is not appealing either, to me at least.

But I really want to see a big budget Dune - gargantuan sandworms jumping into the heavens echoes of 3D Imax badassness to me. It’s also quite a different fantasy flick from anything we’ve gotten in years. Looking forward to it.

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