A mystical and very entertaining sci-fi drama "Dune" is based of course on Frank Herbert's epic cult novel, and has attracted much criticism from fanatics deriding its briefness, subtle changes in plot, etc. What these people fail to see is that the film truly makes the rather inaccessible novel into a highly dramatic and mystical adventure. The costumes and scenery are excellent for the 1980s, and there are some fantastic portrayals. Every one of the characters is believable. The plot is complex in a good way. Politics are paramount - every one has an agenda! And watch out for Sting's terrifically manic appearences as evil prince Feyd-Rautha.