If you are not a Frank Herbert or sci-fi fan, you might skip this movie. It is very slow and the story could be confusing if you don't know the book. I do like the books, it has a ridley scott movie vibe like bladerunner, however I can't help feeling it is pretentious. Superb visuals, great cast, beautiful music compositions but shallow direction and out of peace. Though it is a difficult movie to direct, there is no surprise nor rythm. Everything is quite flat and cold without a personal touch. It's only a beautiful graphical work.