<i>Dune</i> (1984)

I liked this movie more now than when I first watched it a couple of years ago - I was actually able to follow the story this time around. I still have to say, though, that the film's strength lies in its direction, not in its story; some things - like the whole bit with the "water of life" - still don't make much sense to me, and I have the sneaking suspicion that the story's been condensed to fit the two hour+ running time, sacrificing a lot of detail in the process.

Still, I liked it - Patrick Stewart charging into battle with a pug under his arm not withstanding - and I definately want to read the book some time in the near future.