This was Sci-Fi's attempt to do the Dune Saga in a way the 1984 movie couldn't, which is a more complete version that was faithful to the original book. I think they did this one very well and the casting was pretty good. It did a few things that the book didn't. For instance, Irulan, who is just a narrator in the book, actually has a pretty active role as a character.
I think it's pretty good and it gets down what Herbert was trying to achieve with his novel. (Although I think that the 1984 version is a lot better than anyone gives it credit for.) The Dune novels have all sorts of machinations between various factions, and this one is no exception.
I think the weakness was the use of Czech actors for many of the minor roles... it didn't hold up quite as well as they weren't fluent in English. However, it did give their characterizations an "otherworldly" feel.
I think it's pretty good and it gets down what Herbert was trying to achieve with his novel. (Although I think that the 1984 version is a lot better than anyone gives it credit for.) The Dune novels have all sorts of machinations between various factions, and this one is no exception.
I think the weakness was the use of Czech actors for many of the minor roles... it didn't hold up quite as well as they weren't fluent in English. However, it did give their characterizations an "otherworldly" feel.