Yeah, Dune was pretty bad. They tried to do too much in too short of a time. That was before multi-sequels so if they had spread it out over a few movies, would have been a LOT better.
I and a few friends all read the book so when the movie came out around christmas, I gave everyone gift certificates so we could all go together with our GFs etc. I think it was christmas day evening so we all piled into a couple of cars and went to see it. I felt REALLY bad after we got out because the movie was SO bad.
For the record, I have learned that if you are in a theatre and want to leave (within reason of course) you can demand your money back and the theatre is bound to return it. I mean, if you leave during the closing credits I don't think they'll honor it but if you leave halfway through? They'll give you your money back.
You know, the critics said Gigli was so bad but I watched it and I tell you, there have been a LOT worse movies than that.
Mall rats was pretty bad for the acting. I hated that so many thought yelling was 'showing emotion'....