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DUNE(1984)
David Lynch's baroque rendering of Frank Herbert's detailed, complex, and deliberately paced epic science-fiction novel is a muddled but visually stunning affair. It's the year 10,191, and the desert planet Dune has been taken over by the Harkonnens, oppressive conquerors who desire the precious spice that lies beneath Dune's arid sands. The story concerns the attempts of a young warrior messiah, Paul Atreides (Kyle MacLachlan), to lead the native inhabitants in an uprising against the evil empire--and battle the giant man-eating worms that guard the coveted mind expanding -and life prolonging- spice. For more about DUNE and the DUNE Blu-ray release, see the DUNE Blu-ray Review Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, José Ferrer, Sting, Jürgen Prochnow Director: David Lynch DUNE Blu-ray, Video QualityIt's always a pleasure to find a small film distributor that turns in fine work. This is, without a doubt, the case with the work done on Dune by the folks over at Aventi. They've prepared a stunning new 1080p transfer of the film utilizing the AVC Mpeg-4 compression codec, while maintaining the film's original aspect ratio of 2.40:1. It's a stellar looking disc and a must-buy for fans of Dune. Dune is filled with challenging material; its reliance on dark and foreboding interiors, swirling sandstorms and highly detailed sets makes for source material that could have looked like a disaster if not handled properly. Fortunately, this Blu-ray release is free from digital artifacts, tell-tale compression cheats or any kind of unwanted picture anomalies. Black levels are handled with aplomb, while contrast is rock solid and appropriate. The film's often vivid color palette is well represented in the many neon hues of Baron Harkonnen's chambers to the opulent gilded palaces of Planet Kaitain. It all looks remarkably film-like and filled with tantalizing detail. Dune looks spectacular. DUNE Blu-ray, Audio QualityDune has always been a groundbreaking film from an audio standpoint; it features a unique approach to sound that draws in fans and alienates audiences almost simultaneously. The primary source of this split in opinions comes from the film's reliance on whispered dialogue that represents the characters' thoughts. It's a strange and singular experience that separates Dune from just about any other film in memory. Aventi has graced this strange mix with a first rate lossless 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track; it's the best I've ever heard Dune sound on any format since the film's release. As one would hope, Dune's dialogue-heavy plot is well rendered here; those controversial whispered thoughts sound crisp and clear and free of any ambiguity. Action sequences are also well rendered with a level of surround activity not usually found in films of this vintage. Perhaps my favorite element of the Dune audio experience, is its amazing musical score. Rock band TOTO contributed the majority of the film's music, while pioneering producer and ambient musician Brian Eno supplied the film's haunting "Prophesy Theme." It's a remarkable experience and exceeds my wildest expectations for this release. Highly recommended! Similar titles you might also like (still not reliable for this title)What is this?
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