Back to the 80's. One of my favorite years is 1984. It was a golden year in Chicago. It was also a great book. But it was also very bright at Churubusco studios in Mexico. That was the location of the epic intergalactical sci-fi classic by David Lynch. This film was based on Frank Herbert's novel and went through production hell from 1971. I'm glad they got delayed, because the timing was perfect for Toto to contribute to the epic score and soundtrack. Speaking of music, Sting even has a starring role. The plot is very messiah based like most films of that nature. The "Chosen One" is called the Kwisatz Hadirach and is played by Kyle Machlaus as Paul Atriedes.
The casting is stellar: Linda hunt and Virginia Madsen. If that weren't enough reason to watch; there's Patrick Stuart, Max Von Sydow and Jurgen Prochmon. It also has Big Worm, but not Faison Love.
The sets are fantastic. If you can get past the gloomy droll space craft interior, and then the bland acres of dessert you will enjoy this production. Just pause the movie and inspect the detail of the designs in the space ship and the costumes...Spectacular nes pas? Normally I do not enjoy Victorian takes on futuristic design, but just one scene makes you certain you are in another galaxy. Or a 'Bizzaro 14th century England" This movie is creepy and out of this world. In my opinion Star Wars really pales in comparission. Where else would you find out about cat milking?
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