6/10
Based on Frank Herbert's classic science fiction novel in which Atreides ascension causes a bloody war
15 December 2022
This Children of Dune (2003) by Greg Yaitanes being the continuation of the 2000 miniseries by John Harrison , and based on on the second and third novels of Frank Herbert's series and may be confusing and really complex to the uninitiated . Now 12 years since Paul Atreides (Alec Newman) has become emperor of Arrakis , which has a monopoly on the precious commodity Spice , but his ascension to the throne has caused a holy war across the universe . Dealing with the twins (James McAvoy , Jessica Brooks) of Paul "Muad'dib" , the real protagonists of the tale . As Atreides family become embroiled in the political landscape of Arrakis ("Dune") and the rest of the universe . It has also caused rivalry with the deposed royal family led by scheming Princess Wensicia (Susan Sarandon) . Paul's children , Leto and Ghanima who are being groomed to rule , soon come to realize they must destroy their father's legacy in order to save their world. Then, Alia Atreides (Daniela Amavia) , Paul sister, takes over the rule. The Atreides Family must overcome a conspiracy that threatens to destroy their legacy and undermine their House in the eyes of The Empire . Born to rule an empire !. Destined to tear it apart !. The saga of Dune is far from over...! Discover the greatest treasure in the universe !.

This is the follow-up to Dune series (2000) a three-part miniseries on politics , betrayal , lust, greed and the coming of a Messiah played by Alec Newman accompanied by William Hurt , Saskia Reeves , P. H. Moriarty , Ian McNeice , Matt Keeslar , while this sequel Children of Dune (2003) is well performed by Alec Newman , Julie Cox , Ian McNeice , Steven Berkoff , James McAvoy , Jessica Brooks, Daniela Amavia, Susan Sarandon , Edward Atterton and Alice Krige . Dealing with a sinister conspiracy in which only Paul's children can stop this catastrophe from destroying everything and saving House Atreides from this malevolent force . As usual , there are habitual confrontations between Atreides/Corrino houses who attempt to take violently control of Arrakis , also known as Dune , the planet desert , the valuable spice drug , the Freemen inhabitants , and of course, the giant worms . This miniseries successfully combines visuals with character , though the complicated story is still somewhat overwhelming . The series boasts great set design , breathtaking special effects in 3D computer generator , muddled scripting and a good main and support cast .

Furthermore these two teleplays : Dune (2000) by John Harrison and Children of Dune (2003) by Greg Yaitanes , there're the infamous David Lynch version : Dune (1984) with Kyle McLachlan, Francesca Annis , Sean Young Jose Ferrer , Linda Hunt , Max Von Sidow , Freddie Jones , Brad Dourif . And the best rendition Dune (2021) by Denis Villeneuve with Timothée Chalamet , Rebecca Ferguson , Oscar Isaac , Jason Momoa, Stellan Skarsgård, Chang Chen , Dave Bautista , Zendaya , Charlotte Rampling, Stephen Henderson , Josh Brolin and Javier Bardem.
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