18 Genius Pieces Of Movie Exposition

Tell it like it is...

By Matt ChapmanNov 10th 2011
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Dune (1984)

The Exposition: Paul Atreides: “Here we are now, Caladan. And 19 light-years beyond, beyond Bene Tleilax.” 
 
Computer: “The training planet of the Mentats, the human computers. Know a Mentat by his red-stained lips.” 
 
Paul Atreides: “There. Arrakis.” 
 
Computer: “Spice mining. Carry-alls lower the harvester to the sand and lift it off to safety when a worm attacks. Worms attack all rhythmic vibrations. Weather. See storms. No precipitation.” 
 
Paul Atreides: “Never one drop of rain on Arrakis. And the Harkonnens are near. There. Giedi Prime and the Baron Harkonnen. The enemy. 
 
Computer: “The Baron Harkonnen has sworn to destroy House Atreides and steal the ducal signet ring for himself.” 
 
The Short Version: Paul is travelling somewhere hot that produces drugs and is filled with enemies. And no, it's not Afghanistan. 
 
Why It's Genius: With so much background information to impart from Frank Herbert's novels there was always going to be some exposition in Dune.
 
In fact, the film kicks off with a lengthy voiceover explanation. Giving this scene a Rough Guide feel allows the audience to learn about the planet Paul Atreides is about to travel to.

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    • Azazeal4eva

      Nov 10th 2011, 16:44

      Im shocked that the Harry Potter Deathly Hallows part 1 animation about the 3 brothers/ Deathly Hallows is not there! that is awsome and could be a short film in its own right!

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    • nkutzler

      Nov 10th 2011, 17:07

      I like the Incredibles newsflash montage.

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    • FBMWells

      Nov 10th 2011, 17:42

      I can not believe Back to the Future part 2 is't included. The Doc, a black board, a piece of chalk and an alternate 1985...classic!

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    • Murphy0806

      Nov 10th 2011, 17:55

      No it hasn't. No Indianapolis speech from Jaws? One of the greatest of them all.

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    • timbatman

      Nov 12th 2011, 10:43

      Ermmmmmmm freakshows - where on earth is the Prologue from the Lord of the Rings? The first 5 minutes of that is just stunning and sets up the trilogy perfectly! I also agree with Azazeal - The Tale of the Three Brothers is just a beautiful piece of cinema too!

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    • marc96

      Nov 12th 2011, 19:00

      i def agree about harry potter and lord of the rings, but i found Serenity to be a great one, finding out the history of the alliance and the war in an actual history class then Wham! straight into Rivers situation and her escape, which once again turns out to be exposition as well

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      Nov 12th 2011, 20:50

      Download films in HD http://hdload.blogspot.com/

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      Nov 14th 2011, 14:15

      No Watchmen opening credits? Scandelous!

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