Dune

Source: PPV from SkyHD

That is the first film where I felt that my 60" Pioneer plasma was too small.

And the first film where I was concerned about the safety of my DSP8000 basss units.

The story we know well but it is some time since I read the book so cannot comment on how faithful the film is. Characterisation and acting work well although some Ben Gesserit dialogue is lost in the mix. The video style is generally starkly sombre grey/brown and dark which adds to the feeling of impending doom. Production design and special effects are great. Dynamics are enormous (hence the bass units and dialogue issues) and the music, by Hans Zimmer, is startlingly wonderful.

I did not expect to enjoy the film but ended up doing so. It is a rare example of a film which I think I would prefer to see in a full-sized cinema.

In the spirit of Spinaltap, I would like to confirm that I am not involved in the corrupt theft of a global sport.