Originally posted by gollumprawnFor me, the film by David Lynch captured the essence of the universe brilliantly, whilst the TV series did not. However the film did not follow the plot of the book very closely, where the TV series did. So they both have plus and minus points. Things I liked about the TV series were political expansions on the book, the interplay between the Lansraad is well presented. But I disliked the portrayal of the Fremen and the worms, not enough was made of Shai Hulud's connection to the life and souls of the Fremen, here the film comes across better. What also annoyed me was Chani was ugly and annoying in the TV series, but attractive and intriguing (ahhh, a young Sean Young, sigh...) in the film.
ratings out of ten for the tv series of dune as compared to the book also for children of dune tv series
7 out of 10 and 8 out of ten respectively
I have yet to see the TV series of Children of Dune, but this is actually my favourite book of the series.
Originally posted by Derfel CadarnThe six books are a fantastic piece of work. Books 4 and 5 are admittedly only for the reader who can make it to book six, where all becomes clear. They are not for the faint hearted or people who like Dan Brown. Complicated and intricate plots within plots and a history which spans 10000 years and countless generations of characters. It deals with some of the most important religious and humanitarian cross-cultural questions and remains to this day my favourite Sci-Fi series.
I've heard alot about this book. Honestly, is it worth reading?
Originally posted by StarrmanI really enjoyed the TV series. I haven't read the book but i'm a fan of the film. I recon it is the most sampled film ever!
For me, the film by David Lynch captured the essence of the universe brilliantly, whilst the TV series did not. However the film did not follow the plot of the book very closely, where the TV series did. So they both have plus and minus points. Things I liked about the TV series were political expansions on the book, the interplay between the Lansraad is ...[text shortened]... to see the TV series of Children of Dune, but this is actually my favourite book of the series.
Originally posted by StarrmanSo it's like A Song of Ice and Fire?
The six books are a fantastic piece of work. Books 4 and 5 are admittedly only for the reader who can make it to book six, where all becomes clear. They are not for the faint hearted or people who like Dan Brown. Complicated and intricate plots within plots and a history which spans 10000 years and countless generations of characters. It deals with some ...[text shortened]... us and humanitarian cross-cultural questions and remains to this day my favourite Sci-Fi series.
Originally posted by Starrmani saw the film, but it seemed too too short. 9 out of 10 for quality 2 out of ten for quantity
For me, the film by David Lynch captured the essence of the universe brilliantly, whilst the TV series did not. However the film did not follow the plot of the book very closely, where the TV series did. So they both have plus and minus points. Things I liked about the TV series were political expansions on the book, the interplay between the Lansraad is ...[text shortened]... to see the TV series of Children of Dune, but this is actually my favourite book of the series.
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Originally posted by badmoonThe book was great - the movie was rubbish IMNSHO.
I read the series, at least those authored by Frank Herbert. It was a long time ago but I was quite enthralled. I would point to Asimov's Foundation series as the cream of the crop for sci-fi, however.
For more in the vein of Asimov's Foundation read CJ Cherryh, like Downbelow Station.