No, I really did like the David Lynch adaptation. And if that were the only one ever made, I would probably be fine. But then the Sci-Fi/Syfy channel made their adaptation and left a bad taste in my mouth, so I want a better update! :)
I'm glad you liked it! People tend to hate that movie, which I find surprising. Maybe it's not Dune enough for Dune fans, and not Lynch enough for Lynch fans? IDK. I found the miniseries boring, and Muad'dib was just so unlikable, but it's been years since I watched it, so maybe it's not so bad as I remember? SyFy isn't exactly known for their quality programming. They did an adaptation of Brave New World staring Leonard Nimoy that made me want to punch my TV, lol.
I think I was influenced by how much my grandfather liked the David Lynch version. But there are certainly parts of it that are memorable - including Patrick Stewart as Gurney Halleck.
Good - wasn't just me, then :) Though, he does often sing in the book as he did in the movie. But he does seem more mirthful in the movie than in the book.
No, I really did like the David Lynch adaptation. And if that were the only one ever made, I would probably be fine. But then the Sci-Fi/Syfy channel made their adaptation and left a bad taste in my mouth, so I want a better update! :)
I'm glad you liked it! People tend to hate that movie, which I find surprising. Maybe it's not Dune enough for Dune fans, and not Lynch enough for Lynch fans? IDK. I found the miniseries boring, and Muad'dib was just so unlikable, but it's been years since I watched it, so maybe it's not so bad as I remember? SyFy isn't exactly known for their quality programming. They did an adaptation of Brave New World staring Leonard Nimoy that made me want to punch my TV, lol.
I think I was influenced by how much my grandfather liked the David Lynch version. But there are certainly parts of it that are memorable - including Patrick Stewart as Gurney Halleck.
Patrick Stewart is always just so darn likable. :)
Agreed. Though, when I read the book this time, I didn't think Gurney Halleck came across as quite as likable.
I remember Gurney being very strict in the books, not at all warm or affectionate.
Good - wasn't just me, then :) Though, he does often sing in the book as he did in the movie. But he does seem more mirthful in the movie than in the book.