When I first heard of Villeneuve filming DUNE a couple of years ago, I had high hopes for the project. Now that I've seen the trailer, I still have high hopes, it looks very promising. I just hope and keep my fingers crossed that it will be profitable enough to warrant that the second film will be done accordingly. I mean, this is just DUNE, Part I, even though it is understandably not called that. But like THE LORD OF THE RINGS, it was decided that the material is too complex and unwieldy for a single movie, so it was always going to be two movies (at least two movies.. for the original novel DUNE, obviously there are prequel/sequel books as well, that may or may not be filmed one day, but we're just talking DUNE here.)
Not having read any of the books (yet), does it stand to reason that each book will require 2-parter movies?
It's a two part movie based on the first novel, DUNE, wich is very big indeed. Kind like LORD OF THE RINGS.
If only Elliott Goldenthall had been given this assignment? Just saying....
Absolutely. Back when the Dune remake was just a dream project, Goldenthal was my dream composer for the score. I've consistently thought that Dune was tailor-made for Goldenthal. The vastness of his soundstage appropriately fits the vast physical and metaphysical sweep of Dune's story along with his ability to incorporate the avant-garde.
If only Elliott Goldenthall had been given this assignment? Just saying....
Absolutely. Back when the Dune remake was just a dream project, Goldenthal was my dream composer for the score. I've consistently thought that Dune was tailor-made for Goldenthal. The vastness of his soundstage appropriately fits the vast physical and metaphysical sweep of Dune's story along with his ability to incorporate the avant-garde.
God I could use some more sci-fi Goldenthal in my life.
Indeed , why tell us the same old stories again and again?
I'm not saying it will be this time (but I'm hopeful) but I'm not sure this story was really told before. As opposed to Lord of the Rings, for example. I didn't like it, but I can't imagine anyone is in any hurry to remake it.
Of course the funny part is that this movie will be telling the part of the story that the Lynch movie actually did well.
I spoke to a guy at Odeon cinemas today and he said the thing that has kept them afloat during this pandemic, was their foresight to book a ton of older films that they could show (things like Jurassic Park, BTTF, Goonies, Mama Mia) alongside the odd new title like Tenet, Bill & Ted 3, Onward and that Russell Crowe road rage film (plus some lower budget horror and animated films). Something he said Cineworld didn't do, much to their regret now.
And some words on the score from someone who saw the first ten minutes
A note on the score, in a brief interview featurette Zimmer mentioned wanting to stay away from traditional instruments as he tried to evoke the sounds of another world, meaning lots of percussion and vocals. The score, in many ways, sounds like something he intends to be his Magnum Opus and potentially a new classic for the venerable composer.
Fits the visuals and atmosphere of the trailers alone remarkably well. These are used in the trailer too, aren't they?
I like the Dream cue before the guitar(s) part kicks in. The beginning of the cue reminds me of an idea he developed to a greater degree back in Peacemaker (1997). I used to think of it as the "Sarajevo" theme as the ideas was largely developed in a lengthy cue with that title.
Also love the textural background(s) that resemble the sound wind blowing sands in desert dunes.
Though a fan of Villeneuve, I likewise suspect the film itself will go the same was as BLADE RUNNER 2049 -- a meticulous, immersive epic that just won't connect with the masses.
"Paul's Dream" is basically just a repurposing of Gladiator and Morricone's "Man With a Harmonica", isn't it? And still with the Middle-Eastern schtick. It’s Arrakis, Hans, not Arabia. Didn’t you get the memo?
"Ripples in the Sand" sounds like some bro whacking his electric bass in the basement to the beat of his best friend going down on his awfully loud sister on the kitchen table upstairs.
Though a fan of Villeneuve, I likewise suspect the film itself will go the same was as BLADE RUNNER 2049 -- a meticulous, immersive epic that just won't connect with the masses.
The only Villeneuve film I think much of is Enemy. BR: 2049 was pointless and tailor made for neckbeards. Arrival was nonsensical, maudlin twaddle. And Prisoners was offensively stupid.
Can't wait for the movie, and I can't wait to see what Zimmer comes up with for the score. The movie should be EPIC, and I have a lot of hope for it.
I'm not hugely familiar with Dune or its story but I am excited to see what Zimmer comes up with. He's my personal favorite composer. With his great passion for Dune I bet he will hit a home run with this score.
