Like all films of the eraPlaying Cardsis simplistic, lacking in.
narrative, and basic in cinematography.
What sets it apart, however is its status as a remake.
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Being around since nearly the dawn of the medium itself, remakes are neither inherently good nor bad.
Coming out in 2005, however, Spielberg’s rendition is undoubtedly colored by themes of war and uncertainty.
4’Dune' (2021)
Directed by Denis Villeneuve
Dunewas a story once deemed unfilmable.
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The mind-bending world envisioned byFrank Herbert’sinfamous genre-defining science fiction novel.
And unfortunately.,David Lynch’s1984 adaptationserved as proof of this impossibility for nearly 40 years.
The most obvious improvement upon the original film, however, is the character of Mattie Ross.
Portrayed byHailee Steinfeldin the 2010 remake, Ross is bolstered into the film’s co-lead and emotional center.
The young Steinfeld matchesJeff Bridgesblow for blow and even earned an Academy Award nomination for the expanded character.
And to this day,The Wizard of Ozremains the go-to staple for color in film.
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