Admire Quote by Alejandro Jodorowsky
“I was very scared when I saw it, because Dune was for me very important in my life. I was very sad I could not do it. When I saw that David Lynch would do it, I was very scared, because I admire him as a movie-maker, and I thought he would do well. But when I see the picture, I realize he never understood this picture. It's not a David Lynch picture. It's the producer who made that picture, no? Who made this horror. For David Lynch, it was a job. A commercial job. It never was that for me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2005 DVD commentary, Alejandro Jodorowsky on David Lynch's Dune adaptation
The speaker expresses deep disappointment that the film adaptation failed to capture the personal significance and artistic vision they associated with the original work, attributing the mismatch to commercial motives rather than artistic integrity.
In simple terms: The movie didn't reflect the original's meaning, feeling like a commercial job.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when a project prioritizes profit over art.
Themes
disappointment
artistic integrity
adaptation
commercialism
personal meaning
Mood
frustrated
reflective
critical
Type
analysis
personal commentary.
When to use this quote
- film criticism
- personal reflection
- creative expectations
- industry analysis
Key Concepts
cinema
authorial intent
interpretation
cultural impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How do commercial pressures shape artistic outcomes?
- Can a work be both commercially successful and artistically faithful?
A Different Perspective
The adaptation may still hold value for other viewers despite the speaker's personal loss.
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