It should simply be left behind. I haven’t sought out the novel this film adapts; I've never noticed it available, and I question whether it will ever appear in Portuguese bookstores. Space-based stories aren't generally to my liking, but I can appreciate quality when I encounter it. And there wasn't any discernible quality here. The screenplay is completely nonsensical: we’re presented with a villainous galact…

I encountered Frank Herbert’s _Dune_ in high school and my memory of it is hazy, though I recall enjoying it immensely and finding it somewhat unsettling. I likely missed some of its deeper meanings back then. Since I hadn’t seen any film adaptations, I chose to watch both David Lynch's 1984 version and Denis Villeneuve's 2021 take one after the other. This review focuses on Lynch’s film, with broader comparisons …

While I understand that many people enjoy this film, and the book it’s based on, my initial experience watching it was just average. I can recognize the quality of certain visual and practical effects, especially considering when it was made, but the plot and characters didn't really resonate with me. It wasn't a dull movie by any means, but I also didn't feel particularly invested in what was happening. Maybe this i…