Long before Denis Villeneuve's critically acclaimed adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi masterpiece, David Lynch helmed a Dune movie that was... less well-received.
Though the 1984 film did have its moments (Sting devouring the scenery as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, for one), the production was marred by studio interference and constant micromanaging. The version that was ultimately released was barely recognizable as the adaptation Lynch had originally envisioned.
Lynch was so disheartened by the entire process that he vowed never to revisit his movie for any kind of director's cut.
So, he must be at least a little curious to see how Villeneuve's take on the story turned out, right? Not so much!
While speaking to Cahiers du Cinéma, the legendary filmmaker was asked about the recent Academy Award-nominated epic, and said: “I will never watch it, and I don't even want you to tell me about it, ever.”
You might think this seems a little dismissive or pig-headed, but Lynch's response really isn't all that surprising.
In a previous interview, the director admitted that making Dune was one of the worst professional experiences of his life, and watching this new version would simply "bring back too many bad memories."
What do you make of Lynch's comments? Do you understand where he's coming from? Be sure to share your thoughts down below.
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