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Denis Villeneuve reveals his thoughts on David Lynch’s 1984 adaptation of Dune

September 3, 2020 by Liam Waddington

Back in 1984, director David Lynch adapted Frank Herbert’s Dune and starred Kyle MacLachlan, however, the film was released to a mixed reception from audiences and critics alike after the studio was largely involved and ultimately denied him the final cut of the film.

Now in an interview with Empire, director Denis Villeneuve, who is helming the upcoming adaptation of Dune, has offered his thoughts on the 1984 film and revealed that he was left feeling “half-satisfied.”

“I’m a big David Lynch fan, he’s the master,” Villeneuve said. “When I saw [Lynch]’s Dune I remember being excited, but his take… there are parts that I love and other elements that I am less comfortable with. So it’s like, I remember being half-satisfied. That’s why I was thinking to myself, ‘There’s still a movie that needs to be made about that book, just a different sensibility.’”

SEE ALSO: Kyle MacLachlan shares his excitement for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune reboot

Despite Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation being one of the most highly anticipated films of 2020, Lynch has previously stated that he has “zero interest” in the latest adaptation of Dune due to his prior frustrations during production on his 1984 version.

“I have zero interest in Dune,” Lynch said. “Because it was a heartache for me. It was a failure and I didn’t have final cut. I’ve told this story a billion times. It’s not the film I wanted to make. I like certain parts of it very much — but it was a total failure for me.”

What do you think of David Lynch’s 1984 adaptation of Dune? Are you looking forward to Denis Villeneuve’s version of the film? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter @flickeringmyth…

SEE ALSO: New Dune images featuring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Josh Brolin, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Rebecca Ferguson and Javier Bardem

A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

Dune is directed by Denis Villeneuve (Blade Runner 2049) and sees Timothee Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name) leading the cast alongside Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible – Fallout), Oscar Isaac (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), Dave Bautista (Avengers: Infinity War), Stellan Skarsgard (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again), Charlotte Rampling (Red Sparrow), Zendaya (Spider-Man: Far From Home), Javier Bardem (Loving Pablo), Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Josh Brolin (Avengers: Endgame), Stephen McKinley Henderson (Fences), Sharon Duncan-Brewster (Sex Education), and Chang Chen (The Assassin).

 

Filed Under: Liam Waddington, Movies, News Tagged With: David Lynch, Denis Villeneuve, Dune

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