Review of Dune (1984) by Richard Corliss for Time — 29 Jul 1985
So inward and remote does the movie seem, it might have arrived in a time capsule from one of the four warring planets. Most sci-fi movies offer escape, a holiday from homework, but Dune is as difficult as a final exam. You have to cram for it.
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This review of Dune (1984) was written by Richard Corliss and published by Time on 29 July 1985.
Dune has generally received mixed reviews.
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