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Subject: and now, someone who hasn't read Dune...
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Date: Wed, 19-Dec-84 01:52:38 EST
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Posted: Wed Dec 19 01:52:38 1984
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I thoroughly enjoyed the movie.  Of course, I was able to get a
few explanations from my friend who had read the book, but for the
most part, I just sat and enjoyed.  In fact, I think I might even read
the book now, having previously been put off by the fact that I knew
people who had tried to read it and failed.  I thought that the most 
of the special effects were pretty good, also.  I don't agree
that the ending didn't convey awesome power.  I thought that
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Paul causing Feyd to explode was a particularly nice touch.
As far as entertainment value, I'd put it slightly above 2010,
probably a little above Starman (Starman was touching, but I
was probably in the mood for something flashy when I saw it).
I'll probably go see it again after I've read the book.
-- 
Randwulf  (Randy Haskins);  Path= genrad!mit-eddie!rh