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Dune (2000)
A message to other commentors
These are just a few things that I want said about this movie that future commentors (and past ones) should take notice
1: This movie is not to be confused with the 1980's movie directed by David Lynch, which is good in it's own right. Of the two, the 2000 mini series is more in depth and more accurate to the book.
2: DO NOT JUDGE THIS MOVIE BY THE GAMES!!!!!! the games are loosely based on the book and are for the most part inaccurate in terms of story, character and relationships.(ie; Ixians are barely spoken of and never seen in the movies or the original books. They are an active faction in the game.
3:This version is meant to be taken as a "Cinematic Play", the entire movie was done on a soundstage and an innovative "translight" effect to change focus and colors. It is meant to look like it was done on stage.
I hope this answers and clears up the questions and problems you all have.
The Tribe (1999)
Makes gold from straw
About a year ago I switched to digital cable, with it came about 200 new channels. About a week later I ran into this odd looking show that had teenage kids in weird clothing and tattoos on their faces. I honestly didn't know what to think about the show, but after the first several episodes I was hooked (I started around the middle of the 3rd season) I have seen only the 3rd and 4th seasons, or series as they are called and I am addicted. I won't go as far as painting my face for em but I've considered it once or twice.
The thing that amazes me is that Cloud 9, the production group that makes The Tribe isn't the most well funded film company in the world. But they have used every last dollar (or whatever currency is used in New Zealand) they have to make this show so good. The cast (which most have appeared on Hercules and Xena, as well as the Power Rangers)is talented enough to give their character's personality. The sets are believable, the outfits are are amazing, and the fact that most of the actors are dulling down their heavy Aussie accents is impressive enough.
For those that haven't seen the show before are best to look at it like a Live Action Anime, not the ultra Kung-Fu kind, but the soap opera kind (Ranma,Chobits,etc.) It's a good show that pretty much makes gold from the budget of straw that they have. 10/10