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Every time I watch this movie, it's a new decade - and yet this movie evokes stronger and stronger feelings each time. At age 71 and being in the DMZ in 2016, I have still not reconciled to the horror. It breaks my heart every time. And yet, the music was the best and Williams was utterly brilliant. I often wonder what the still living military leaders think of this movie. Does it make them squirm?

I've watched it numerous times with my husband, a double Purple Heart from Viet Nam. As a matter of fact, they used his name in the movie. It made him cry and laugh - and yes, while not as graphic as so many other Viet Nam era movies, it captured the spirit of human nature under stress. Humor is the fallback for rational human response in terrible times. This movie balances the horror, the day-to-day reality, and the blessed ability of humans to compartmentalize and survive.

I'm burned out on the Marvel and DC universes, but saw this on a seatmate's screen on a flight and was entranced immediately. OMG, Asian characters with universal sensibilities and wonderful powers! Katy rocks!!! Came home and immediately watched it - just ordered the soundtrack and 4K video. Oh yeah, did I mention I'm 70 years old?

I was so excited to see this - and yet, after watching, it left me cold. I had NONE of the enchantment of Star Wars. I've read the book over 20 times - and the fact that they gave the most important line to Duncan Idahol (Jason Mamoa) instead of Paul Atreides ("I accept your gift of water") was just wrong. Duncan Idaho is a strong character in his own right, but most importantly, Paul had to establish himself with the Fremen. Great special effects - but how could "Paul" fight with all that hair. Wrong, wrong, wrong! I didn't need another brooding young man. So once again, I've been disappointed - although the ornithopthers really were cool! They got the technology right - but they had no clue about the depth of the characters.