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Children Of Dune (EP)
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Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0012236143536
Format: EP, NTSC
Label: Live / Artisan
Languages: English (Original Language),
Manufacturer: Live / Artisan
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Live / Artisan
Release Date: May 20, 2003
Studio: Live / Artisan
Theatrical Release Date: March 16, 2003
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Editorial Review:
Conspiracies abound in Children of Dune, Sci-Fi Channel's praiseworthy miniseries sequel to Frank Herbert's Dune, loyally adapted from the Herbert novels Dune Messiah and Children of Dune by John Harrison, who passed directorial duties (due to a scheduling conflict) to Greg Yaitanes, a 31-year-old TV director and Dune neophyte tackling his biggest assignment to date. Uninitiated viewers face a disadvantage; it's best to read Herbert's books and/or see the first miniseries before plunging into this remarkably coherent tangle of political intrigue, unfolding 12 years after the events of Dune.
To his horror, Maud'Dib--Arrakis emperor Paul Atreides (Alec Newman, reprising his Dune role)--has become the unintended figurehead of a violent dictatorship, and his enemies are multiplying. Vanishing into the desert, he waits as destiny shapes his twin heirs Leto II (James McAvoy) and Ghanima (Jessica Brooks), who must contend with their scheming aunt Alia (Daniela Amavia) while Princess Wensicia (Susan Sarandon), of the enemy House Corrino, plots her own attack on Maud'Dib's familial empire. Exiled Atreides matriarch Lady Jessica (Alice Krige, giving the film's finest performance) returns to Arrakis, where the enormous, desert-dwelling sandworms face an uncertain future. As always, the spice must flow, and the universe's most coveted commodity remains at the center of this richly detailed and physically impressive production. Special effects range from awesome (fly-over shots of the capital city, Arakeen) to awful (the saber-tooth tigers look like Jumanji rejects), and Dune devotees will endlessly debate the miniseries' strengths and weaknesses. Some may desire more action to punctuate the film's inherent verbosity, but consensus will surely conclude that this is Dune done right, with monumental effort and obvious devotion from everyone involved. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Addicting
I really enjoy watching the mini series. This is pretty accurate compared to the novel. I found this very entertaining -- slightly long, but understandably considering the novel it is based off. Now this really is full of wonderful details and so addicting to watch. Alia really loses it in this movie!
Rating: - Great Series
I love the mini series, even more than the original Dune movie. This is a MUST see.
Rating:  - Children of Dune Review
This was a very good buy, I like the Dune saga and it was a good ending to the story line that Fank Herbert started.
Rating: - Loved it
I liked this movie, and actually liked how the ending panned out better than the book (what happened to Wensicia and Alia at the end were more appreciated in the movie, the book should have done that) and the actors chosen for their parts were good. I especially liked the choice made for Farad'n/Harq al-Ada. I also felt that choosing actors older than 9/10 like Leto and Ghani were in the books was also a wise choice. Fromm a loyal Dune fan who hates Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson's additions ... Read More
Rating: - Dune Sequel
This sequel to the Dune mini-series is well done. It follows the book for the most part. It is a good movie to own if you liked the Dune mini-series.
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