Simon Dillon
Feb 4, 2023

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I have faith that Villeneuve will not compromise on the novel's themes. Yes, I'm sure the action will be expanded on (as is right and proper translating this from novel to film), but the first film does contain hints of the bloodthirsty events to come. Indeed, from what I understand Villeneuve would like to also adapt Dune Messiah if he can (which would make this a nice trilogy). Dune Messiah isn't quite as great as Dune, but it ends the intial story rather well, I think, and Herbert's point critiquing messiah figures is more pronounced.

Children of Dune is also worth a read, by the way, but after that the series rather disappears up its own backside.

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Simon Dillon
Simon Dillon

Written by Simon Dillon

Novelist and Short Story-ist. Film and Book Lover. If you cut me, I bleed celluloid and paper pulp. Blog: www.simondillonbooks.wordpress.com

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