Dune Apocalypse [DVD]

Excellent value and now part of CV my collection

Having watched and enjoyed the Dune mini-series, I naturally wanted to see the sequel. The production's precursor was fairly faithful to the source material, certainly more so than film. It features a strong cast, with some re-casting from 'Frank Herbert's Dune'. The CGI special effects are not the best quality, which gives this something of a low-budget feel, which is a shame. This production features significant compression of the story (which let's face it, 'Children of Dune' can easily handle). Part one is based on 'Dune Messiah' and parts two and three, 'Children of Dune'. I can imagine anyone who watches this who is unfamiliar with the source material would find it quite confusing.

I bought this thinking it was another in the Dune series, at same time I bought Children of Dune, which I watched first. The two are the same! And by the same film company too. A clear case of tricking the public into buying multiple copies of the same product. Sadly it was only after opening and playing it's start that I realised this or I would have been sending it back. Really not a happy bunny, hence this review, I don't want you to feel the same disappointment that I'm feeling. I will have to be more observant in future. Hope this saves you wasting your money.

It's become prevalent among'st film directors and producers to try and better a previous release. Take the new Star Trek movie for instance, it's a remake of Wrath Of Khan, different storyline but basically a clone. Dune Apocalypse is no different, it's a re-hash of Children Of Dune. I like the Dune franchise, always have so this is one to add to the library. It does have some extra bits, only to justify it's existence on DVD. If you like the Dune series it's worth watching to compare between Children & Apocalypse, but the bottom line, buy one or the other. Having both seems a waste of space on the shelf.

DVD cam quick and as advertised. Looked brand new and played ok. Excellent shop.

Same exact film as earlier tv mini series.

I gave it to a charity shop

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Review of Dune Apocolypse, DVDRecieved brand new w wrapping intact. Perfect condition.DVD is region 2, fully englishWhen there are parts with character speaking different languages, it tells you in english; do not confuse this with subtitles for alternate languages.Have not tried turning subtitles on, so wont be reviewing that.

purtroppo solo in iglese e la qualòità è da dvd prime versioni il titolo inganna ma si tratta della versione rivista di children of dune lo sceneggiato televisivo andato in onda anche in italia ma irreperibile in home video;se vi piace dune e avete visto lo sceneggiato è un modo per averlo;purtroppo le versioni di qualità migliore costano un esagerazione mentre questo tutto sommato costa come un noleggio e lo avrete per sempre

Good job illuminating the complex issues that later volumes of the Dune saga presented. Fans of the books still await the ultimate filmization of the story. I hear one may be in the works. Meanwhile I think this is the high point of all the filming of the lengthy and complex saga so far. If you are a fan, watch Jadorowsky's Dune, the documentary of a failed attempt to film it...fascinating in the lengths folks are both willing and not willing to go to see this all on film.

This disc does NOT play in all regions. I put the disc in my blu-ray player and it spit it right back out. it will however play on my laptop, which is acceptable but still annoying.

Purchased this DVD because of the great reviews. Upon futher review, it would seem that most of the great reviews were for the Blu-ray version. Afer receiving the DVD, I attempted to pay on three different DVD playes, one Sony and two Samsung players, all purchased within the last several years. Would recommend that the seller notify buyers of this issue before any additional issues!