- Post
- #291468
- Topic
- Similarities between Star Wars and Dune
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291468/action/topic#291468
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* The emperor in both universes is a real sonofabitch.
* The central character in both has to develop latent superhuman powers in order to rally his rebels to victory over the evil empire.
* Both have a bad guy who is a really "fat, nasty, greasy, fat, stank, bloated, cheesy-backed, twelve-sandwich-eating bastard" (bonus points if you can name the source of that quote)
* They both have a central character who is a son avenging the betrayal and murder of his father.
* They both have six official parts, plus a whole host of expanded universe writings.
* Film from the 80s is dark, brooding, and masterful filmmaking. Film from this decade is WAY to reliant on CGI, to the point it looks like people walking around in a videogame.
* In Dune, the sleeper must awaken. In the Prequels, if you're awake, you'll probably be put to sleep.

Elaborate and discuss.