Dune [4K Ultra-HD] [Blu-ray] [2021] [Region Free]

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Deleted Scenes with Introduction by Raffaella de Laurentiis (HD; 2:52 for the intro, 14:21 for the deleted scenes) Inside Dune (HD, 12 Mins.) - In. three separate sets, these are cool-looking EPK featurettes that have the cast and crew of Dune talking about making the film, specifically some of the bigger action moments. My Desert, My Dune (HD, 5 Mins.) - Denis Villeneuve and others discuss his approach to the project, the story, its themes and tone, and more. Beyond Imagination: Merchandising Dune, a brand new featurette exploring the merchandise created to promote the film, featuring toy collector/producer Brian Sillman (The Toys That Made Us)

subjects Paul to a pain control test which he passes. Through his life, Paul has also been closely guided by several mentors including weapons

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Designing Dune (HD; 8:55) is from 2005 and focuses on production designer Anthony Masters' contributions to the film. landed in the lap of perhaps the most unlikely name ever associated with the property as it slowly roasted in the fires of development hell: David In all, Arrow has put together a nice set of extras, I’m just disappointed the documentary didn’t make it on here. Other than the Extended Version of the film—which, again, Lynch hates—the documentary is the one missing piece that would have really sealed the deal on this release. Closing Having seen the movie first in theaters and then streaming, the 4k Blu-ray release was something to look forward to. Warner Bros. released Dune to disc formats on Jan. 7, 2022 (in the US) including 4k Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD. The 2-disc Blu-ray combo editions each include a Blu-ray or DVD and code to redeem a Digital Copy. Here’s a review of the 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation of Dune . For related articles see our review of Dune streaming on Apple TV+ via HBO Max and a comparison of Dune streaming and on 4k Blu-ray. Video

even operatic, in its ambitions that the pure fun of entering an alternate universe all but disappears in a cloud of dust and sand. immersed in its careful world-building. Director Denis Villeneuve's approach to the material shows a lot of respect for Herbert's original vision, minute film experience. In fact, even the much longer miniseries which came a decade and a half later probably wasn't completely satisfactory to especially in some of the darker scenes that start cropping up at around the hour and a half mark. Still, this is generally a very nicely organic looking

Part of the fault that can undeniably be found with the film is its attempt to oversimplify things and retain focus on Paul and his attempts to mount

The year is 10,191, and four planets are embroiled in a secret plot to wrest control of the Spice Melange, the most precious substance in the universe and found only on the planet Arrakis. A feud between two powerful dynasties, House Atreides and House Harkonnen, is manipulated from afar by ruling powers that conspire to keep their grip on the spice. As the two families clash on Arrakis, Duke Atreides’ son Paul (Kyle MacLachlan, in his screen debut) finds himself at the centre of an intergalactic war and an ancient prophecy that could change the galaxy forever. Golda Offenheim (HD; 26:16) was the Production Coordinator, and is a wonderfully engaging interview subject, as she discusses being Dune concerns the messianic figure of one Paul Atreides (McLachlan in his first major role), heir apparent to the "good guy" royal family Constructing The Ornithopters (HD, 6 Mins.) - A great look at those cool helicopters and how they came to life in the film.Aside from the fact that this information may lead some to have at least a couple more questions (meticulously re-conformed? Lionsgate?), those NOTE: These screenshots are sourced from the included Blu-ray copy of the film. For my thoughts on that disc's 1080p transfer, please see Impressions of Dune, a 2003 documentary on the making of the film, featuring interviews with star Kyle MacLachlan, producer Raffaella de Laurentiis, cinematographer Freddie Francis, editor Antony Gibbs and many others