The Movie Thread - Page 261

Eisenwurst · 12-02-21, 05:56 AM

The new "Dune" movie was released down here today. I haven't seen it yet, but the reviews all say that it's very much "Style over Substance".

Rumour has it that there's more "Dune" movies in the offing. So it's gonna be a franchise like "Star Wars" or "James Bond" ??????

I'll give a proper review once I've seen it myself.

Exocet25fr · 12-02-21, 06:53 AM

GIGN Assault, this french movie contains real footage

Thierry Prungnaud is the first one to penetrate into the plane, he killed two terrorists and received 7 bullets of AK47 and a grenad blast. After that he came back to the GIGN...

https://www.facebook.com/devenirgend...6341347934706/

Dramatic action

Jimbuna · 12-04-21, 06:20 AM

Catfish · 12-04-21, 04:23 PM

Jimbuna · 12-06-21, 09:43 AM

Jimbuna · 12-07-21, 09:30 AM

Catfish · 12-07-21, 05:26 PM

Worth watching

"Hidden Figures tells the story of three African-American women who worked as computers to solve problems for engineers and others at NASA. For the first years of their careers, the workplace was segregated and women were kept in the background as human computers."

They effectively brought the US astronauts into space, and to the moon.

mapuc · 12-07-21, 05:42 PM

^ Indeed it is-A great movie.

Markus

Eisenwurst · 12-08-21, 02:11 AM

"Dune" 2021. A review by me

Ok, where to start? I must admit I was somewhat hesitant to see this flick.....but I'm glad I did. Wow, it lives up to the hype and then some. The only negative aspect was the sound level, it was beyond Industrial levels almost painful - earplugs definitely required ( no joke ).

A bit of a preamble....

My interest in Dune began in the early '70s, with the original books. I was heavily studying Sassanid Persian History and Art at the time. So the early Dune books with their Feudal/Imperial Desert setting, and the cover art by Bruce Pennington really clicked, as they say.

Then after the early books came "The Dune Encyclopedia" ( almost worth it's weight in gold now ), then the David Lynch movie - unfairly heavily panned by critics. I love it, it's come into it's own now.

Then came the co authored books...for a new generation. Then the mini series/s, and lastly the new "Dune" movie just released.

Both movies are very good. But the new one is outstanding.

Great casting/acting. Faithful to the storyline, Dune fans know all the ins and outs and background. Sweeping, gorgeous settings. Costumes

Not too much technology, it's post Butlerian Jihad after all. The 'thopters are beautiful

Seeing as it's only part one a lot of characters are yet to be introduced.

At almost 3 hours it's long and bladder challenging

No spoilers. If you're a Dune fan go and see it, but take ear plugs.

Catfish · 12-08-21, 05:41 AM

^ Thank you for the summary. Missed it in the theaters, but i will have to see it!
I also read through Herbert's books in the 1970ies, he sure imagine-built a whole world with all the small details, a work comparable with Tolkien's Lord of the rings, but in the future...
Always thought of the "Fremen" as being like the muslims, the story sometimes mirrors the situation in the middle east.

OT: Funny enough my first book from Herbert was "Fenian Ram S1881" (the submarine from Frank Herbert’s 1956 novel "The Dragon in the sea") about a special nuclear sub 'tug' sneaking into enemy waters to pump oil and bring it back to the US. Thought it to be a quite tense and immersive psychological thriller back then..

Jimbuna · 12-08-21, 09:12 AM

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Having already seen it and having read the books a few decades ago I can say the film is certainly faithful to the storyline and well worth a viewing.

Jimbuna · 12-08-21, 09:13 AM

Otto Harkaman · 12-08-21, 11:39 AM

Jimbuna · 12-11-21, 07:08 AM

Jimbuna · 12-12-21, 02:40 PM

12-02-21, 05:56 AM	#3901
Eisenwurst Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3,775 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	The new "Dune" movie was released down here today. I haven't seen it yet, but the reviews all say that it's very much "Style over Substance". Rumour has it that there's more "Dune" movies in the offing. So it's gonna be a franchise like "Star Wars" or "James Bond" ?????? I'll give a proper review once I've seen it myself. __________________

12-02-21, 06:53 AM	#3902
Exocet25fr Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Paris/France Posts: 1,135 Downloads: 255 Uploads: 0	GIGN Assault, this french movie contains real footage Thierry Prungnaud is the first one to penetrate into the plane, he killed two terrorists and received 7 bullets of AK47 and a grenad blast. After that he came back to the GIGN... https://www.facebook.com/devenirgend...6341347934706/ Dramatic action __________________ \"Le Triomphant\" listens you ! Last edited by Exocet25fr; 12-02-21 at 02:58 PM.

12-04-21, 06:20 AM	#3903
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12-06-21, 09:43 AM	#3905
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12-07-21, 09:30 AM	#3906
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12-07-21, 05:26 PM	#3907
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,803 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Worth watching "Hidden Figures tells the story of three African-American women who worked as computers to solve problems for engineers and others at NASA. For the first years of their careers, the workplace was segregated and women were kept in the background as human computers." They effectively brought the US astronauts into space, and to the moon. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

12-07-21, 05:42 PM	#3908
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,565 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	^ Indeed it is-A great movie. Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

12-08-21, 02:11 AM	#3909
Eisenwurst Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3,775 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	"Dune" 2021. A review by me Ok, where to start? I must admit I was somewhat hesitant to see this flick.....but I'm glad I did. Wow, it lives up to the hype and then some. The only negative aspect was the sound level, it was beyond Industrial levels almost painful - earplugs definitely required ( no joke ). A bit of a preamble.... My interest in Dune began in the early '70s, with the original books. I was heavily studying Sassanid Persian History and Art at the time. So the early Dune books with their Feudal/Imperial Desert setting, and the cover art by Bruce Pennington really clicked, as they say. Then after the early books came "The Dune Encyclopedia" ( almost worth it's weight in gold now ), then the David Lynch movie - unfairly heavily panned by critics. I love it, it's come into it's own now. Then came the co authored books...for a new generation. Then the mini series/s, and lastly the new "Dune" movie just released. Both movies are very good. But the new one is outstanding. Great casting/acting. Faithful to the storyline, Dune fans know all the ins and outs and background. Sweeping, gorgeous settings. Costumes Not too much technology, it's post Butlerian Jihad after all. The 'thopters are beautiful Seeing as it's only part one a lot of characters are yet to be introduced. At almost 3 hours it's long and bladder challenging No spoilers. If you're a Dune fan go and see it, but take ear plugs. __________________

12-08-21, 05:41 AM	#3910
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,803 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	^ Thank you for the summary. Missed it in the theaters, but i will have to see it! I also read through Herbert's books in the 1970ies, he sure imagine-built a whole world with all the small details, a work comparable with Tolkien's Lord of the rings, but in the future... Always thought of the "Fremen" as being like the muslims, the story sometimes mirrors the situation in the middle east. OT: Funny enough my first book from Herbert was "Fenian Ram S1881" (the submarine from Frank Herbert’s 1956 novel "The Dragon in the sea") about a special nuclear sub 'tug' sneaking into enemy waters to pump oil and bring it back to the US. Thought it to be a quite tense and immersive psychological thriller back then.. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

12-08-21, 09:12 AM	#3911
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,964 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	^ ^ Having already seen it and having read the books a few decades ago I can say the film is certainly faithful to the storyline and well worth a viewing. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-08-21, 09:13 AM	#3912
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,964 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-08-21, 11:39 AM	#3913
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12-11-21, 07:08 AM	#3914
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12-12-21, 02:40 PM	#3915
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