Dune [Blu-ray] [2021]

Director: Denis Villeneuve Denis Villeneuve

Overview

Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this version of Frank Herbert's popular 1965 sci-fi novel is the first of a two-part adaptation. This story covers only the first half of the novel and features Timoth?e Chalamet as Paul Atreides, the son and heir of the House Atreides, whose duke father, Leto (Oscar Isaac), accepts the stewardship of a planet called Arrakis. Since it's the main source of a most coveted substance called the melange, the leadership of its mining industry has been contentious, which the heir will soon find out. Co-starring Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsg?rd, Dave Bautista, and Zendaya.

Product Details

Release Date:	01/11/2022
UPC:	0883929701704
Original Release:	2021
Source:	Warner Home Video
Language:	English
Time:	2:35:00
Sales rank:	2,829

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Timothée Chalamet	Paul Atreides
Rebecca Ferguson	Lady Jessica Atreides
Oscar Isaac	Duke Leto Atreides
Jason Momoa	Duncan Idaho
Stellan Skarsgård	Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
Stephen McKinley Henderson	Thufir Hawat
Josh Brolin	Gurney Halleck
Javier Bardem	Stilgar
Sharon Duncan-Brewster	Dr. Liet Kynes
Chen Chang	Dr. Wellington Yueh
Dave Bautista	Beast Rabban Harkonnen
David Dastmalchian	Piter de Vries
Zendaya	Chani
Charlotte Rampling	Reverend Mother Mohiam
Babs Olusanmokun	Jamis
Benjamin Clementine	Herald of the Change
Souad Faress	Bene Gesserit Sister
Golda Rosheuvel	Shadout Mapes
Roger Yuan	Lieutenant Lanville
Seun Shote	Arrakeen Residency Gardener
Neil Bell	Sardaukar Bashar
Oliver Ryan	Hawat Specialist
Stephen Collins	Harkonnen Trooper
Charlie Rawes	Harkonnen Trooper
Richard Carter	Harkonnen Trooper
Tachia Newall	Tanat
Ben Dilloway	Sardaukar Assassin
Dora Kapolnai-Schvab	Baron Servant
Elmi Rashid Elmi	Shamir
Joelle	Baron Servant
Gloria Obianyo	Female Fremen
Paul Bullion	Sardaukar Soldier
Fehinti Balogun	Male Fremen
Milena Sidorova	Human Spider Proxy
Janos Timko	Harkonnen Guard
Jimmy Walker	Atreides Lieutenant
Michael Nardone	Gurney Sergeant
Duncan Pow	Hawat Officer
Jean Gilpin	Bene Gesserit Ancestors(voice)
Marianne Faithfull	Bene Gesserit Ancestors(voice)
Ellen Dubin	Bene Gesserit Ancestors(voice)
Hans Zimmer	Composer

Technical Credits

Denis Villeneuve

Jon Spaihts

Eric Roth

Frank Herbert

Denis Villeneuve	Director,Screenwriter,Producer
Jon Spaihts	Screenwriter
Eric Roth	Screenwriter
Frank Herbert	Screenwriter,Executive Producer,Executive Producer
Herbert W. Gains	Executive Producer
Joshua Grode	Executive Producer
John Harrison	Executive Producer
Tanya Lapointe	Executive Producer
Byron Merritt	Executive Producer
Richard P. Rubinstein	Executive Producer
Cale Boyter	Producer
Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr.	Producer
Amanda Confavreux	Producer
Robbie McAree	Producer
Mary Parent	Producer
Jenei Attila	Stunts
Morgan Benoit	Stunts
Yessenia Cossio	Stunts
Jenei Csaba	Stunts
Panuvat Anthony Nanakornpanom	Stunts
David William No	Stunts
Béla Orsányi	Stunts
Tomas Rydval	Stunts

Editorial Reviews

Previous attempts at bringing Frank Herbert's Dune to the screen have been highly anticipated but met with lukewarm results at best. Director Denis Villeneuve, writing with Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth, takes this to heart and presents a sweeping adaptation that will leave audiences highly anticipating the release of Part Two. The Emperor selects House Atreides to take over operations of Arrakis, the only source of spice, a valuable resource that makes space travel possible. Duke Leto Atreides (Oscar Isaac), his son Paul (Timothée Chalamet), and their house's retainers arrive on the planet to find that House Harkonnen left equipment in disrepair. To make things worse, the world is in disarray, including strained relations with the native Fremen. Unfortunately, this is the least of Leto's worries, because a plot against his entire house is unfolding. Baron Harkonnen and the Emperor himself are determined to eliminate Atreides and solidify their hold on the spice trade. Only Paul, and the unique abilities that even he does not understand, can prevent the plot of enslaving Arrakis and subjugating the galaxy. Villeneuve, Spaihts, and Roth are the first screenwriters to truly understand the complexity of the original story. Their deft skills give them insight into what needs to be adapted from the large manuscript to make a compelling film. They take great care to ensure the information is there without getting too bogged down in less important details. The result sometimes seems a little rushed, with the story taking precedence over character development, but all in all, it works. While these players are important, they realize that they aren't essential to the story to come. The central figures will certainly receive their due in Part Two. The only problem this causes is a lack of connection with most of the characters. As a result, many of the actors don't get to show their skills. The exception is Rebecca Ferguson's emotional performance as Lady Jessica. Virtually every technical aspect of the film is breathtaking, creating a dense and immersive experience for audiences. Each realm is distinctly unique and whole, as are the buildings that occupy them. The spaceships and planescapes are equally breathtaking. In these, especially, the influence of H.R. Giger and Jean "Moebius" Giraud, designers in earlier attempts to bring this epic to life, can be seen. The costumes are grand and serve very well in identifying different factions amongst the many groups and families. The exceptional cinematography brings all of these together in a package that is nearly visually overwhelming. There's a constant sense of curiosity mingled with awe in every scene, which instills a sense of wonder that few films have managed to accomplish. The bow that ties this gift to science-fiction lovers together is a sweeping score from Hans Zimmer, whose choices inspire a vision of majesty, awe, and crawling fear in equal measure. Dune Part One eliminates any speculation that Herbert's tale is too intricate to be filmed well, and is sure to inspire producers to look at other "unfilmable" properties. Villeneuve's epic-scale creation is a version of Herbert's masterpiece that will, finally, not leave audiences feeling deserted.