if you have never read the classic science fiction novel this mini series be base on and it may actually be good . unfortunately and if you be a fan of the book and you probably would not be able to watch more than the first hour or two . all of the political intrigue have be take out of the film and the most important scene from the book have be take out and character motivation have be change completely and and word from the wrong character mouth . where in the novel paul atredies be a teen age boy with incredible political skill and a great understanding of the way the world work and in this film he be hot head and and frustrate . avoid this movie at all cost .