dune

i had heard a lot about this movie, some saying it was a classic, others saying it was not very good. its based on a series of books and is directed by david lynch, so its pedigree is quite high. after having watched it i am, unfortunately, going to have to agree with the second opinion stated above: this movie is terrible! i would love to be able to give you a brief description of what this movie is about, but unfortunately i have no clue. it has something to do with an intergalactic prince going to a planet with huge sand worms like the movie 'tremors'. i know there is more to it than that (there has to be for it to necessitate its 137 minutes, right? right?!?), but the film is so disjointed that i couldnt follow very well from one scene to the next. it was jumping around all over the place- at one point it needlessly jumps ahead 20 years but everyone still looks the exact same. huh? i understand where it gets it cult status from, the imagery is very unique and impressive. it combines retro futuristic style with a sort of baroque feel from the 1700's. too bad there is nothing worth while under its incomprehensible surface.