Dune: Part One

Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: October 22, 2021

7.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 1601 Ratings

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Bryan88Oct 27, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encantó, no he leído los libros, pero ya quiero leerlos, y espero con ansias la segunda parte.… Expand

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djclubberlangOct 27, 2021

Was worried about there not being enough sand worm but there was plenty of sand worm.

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AitorAyalaOct 29, 2021

A great history with a carismatic character. And beautiful cinematographic details.

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VitorcriticOct 29, 2021

Um dos melhores filmes que vi na década. A anos não vejo uma linguagem diferenciada com uma atmosfera densa, mesmo que a sena não tenha nenhum tipo de ação ele te prende.

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GamingCouchSpudNov 8, 2021

Dune is the kind of film that you will enjoy more on a second watching. I say that because the film itself is quite disjointed, and the characters in general are quite unlikeable, and the two characters you will take an interest in, thoseDune is the kind of film that you will enjoy more on a second watching. I say that because the film itself is quite disjointed, and the characters in general are quite unlikeable, and the two characters you will take an interest in, those being Dave Bautista as Glossu Rabban, and Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho, aren't in the film that much. I don't understand why you would have such big name actors, and then not really use them.

If you are unaware of the Dune story, Timothée Chalamet plays Paul Atreides, the heir of House Atreides. A brilliant and gifted young man, destined for great things. He has to travel to a dangerous desert planet called Arrakis, also known as Dune. This planet has a substance on it called "Melange", also known as "Spice". This is a drug that can give humans longer life spans, and increase brain capacity. The drug is collected by huge machines that scrape the planets surface, of course life isn't so easy and there are giant sand worms that are a constant threat, as well as deadly storms.

After a betrayal Paul and Lady Jessica, played by the gorgeous Rebecca Ferguson cross the desert to find the Fremen, natives of the planet Arrakis who they hope will help them.

This film is really Dune Part 1, and it only covers half of the book, so another film will be released at some point in the future. Because of this, the end of the film does suffer greatly, as it just kind of finishes, without any real climax.

The acting in the film is ok, Dave Bautista as Glossu Rabban is excellent, Mamoa without a beard is distracting, but as mentioned earlier, if you have no idea of the plot, have not read the book etc, it is hard to know who you are supposed to be following the fortunes of early on. You see two huge names in Mamoa and Bautista, and you would be mistaken in thinking they will be the main protaganist and antagonist. But they are not in it that much. By the time you realise that the young Paul Atreides is the main character, half the film is over. So I really do believe a second watching will improve not only your enjoyment, but also your understanding of the film.

The Good
Beautiful cinematography, everything looks and sounds wonderful, the costumes, make up, visual effects etc are all top notch as you would expect in a big budget film.

The Bad
At times the film feels a bit disjointed, and perhaps too many characters thrown in the mix early on may leave you a littleconfused. There is also a total lack of lighthearted moments, the closest you get to it is the odd line from Jason Mamoa.

Overall
A serious epic, that fans of the book and original movies should love. But for newbies to the franchise, it might not quite hit home on first viewing.

I score Dune 2021 a fair 7/10… Expand

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oliver49Nov 7, 2021

I loved this so much. I watched this last Friday and I just finish a rematch. I cannot wait for Part Two! You need to watch this ASAP!

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Nderamo036Nov 8, 2021

-------------------------------------------------------------------great movie

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WLM2001Nov 10, 2021

This is one of the most faithful adaptations to a beginning of a story ever! Dune is a masterpiece!

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contentcontentNov 21, 2021

it's an okay movie, but its weighted down by a lot of unnecessary spectacle with wide shots of arrakis and caladan and not really touching on where it matters, which is the characters and their relationship with the galaxy around them.

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JJ2FAS4UOct 27, 2022

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Jones76Dec 25, 2021

A true master piece and a faithful adaptation of the source material. I can't come up with a single thing to criticize because for me it was just perfect. The only thing I didn't like ist, that they didn't film the second part back to back,A true master piece and a faithful adaptation of the source material. I can't come up with a single thing to criticize because for me it was just perfect. The only thing I didn't like ist, that they didn't film the second part back to back, now there is a lot of impatient waiting.… Expand

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HebadibasDec 25, 2021

Dune absolutely blew my mind, Villenueve is a master and the way he builds everything is brilliant. Every little detail matters, the cast is perfect I loved everyone in their respective spots. Chalamet is brilliant once again as usual and IDune absolutely blew my mind, Villenueve is a master and the way he builds everything is brilliant. Every little detail matters, the cast is perfect I loved everyone in their respective spots. Chalamet is brilliant once again as usual and I finished the movie wanting more. It didn't feel rushed at all, it was properly paced and perfect. I've actually read the book so I'm freaking out over the sequel because there's so much more y'all aren't ready for. Count Hering scares me though... I don't understand the negativity people have for this film, it seriosuly a masterclass in cinema. -Peace… Expand

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BattinsonMar 9, 2022

Dune was amazing. Great direction, cinematography, soundtrack and more. Looking forward to seeing more in part two.

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Dustman818Mar 11, 2022

I was looking forward to this movie ever since was announced and I was more than satisfied. The Casting, Directing, Effects, Costumes, Sets, Music, Acting, and Cinematography are absolutely perfect. I can happily say that Denis VilleneuveI was looking forward to this movie ever since was announced and I was more than satisfied. The Casting, Directing, Effects, Costumes, Sets, Music, Acting, and Cinematography are absolutely perfect. I can happily say that Denis Villeneuve rose up to the task and created the film that Dune fans have been wanting. This film is deserving of all nominations and awards they receive. I can’t wait for Part Two.… Expand

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themilkmanbotMar 24, 2022

Best fillum of 2021. Fantastic world building, sound, casting, cinematography and atmosphere

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LastXanceMar 23, 2022

3 palavras. Filme do ano. Enredo brilhante. Efeitos visuais extraordinários. A banda sonora é inacreditável. Vale a pena ir ao cinema ver este filme de preferência em IMAX. Extraordinária experiência.

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JackEFlapsJul 3, 2023

Cut out all the cheesy Jason Momoa clips and you've got yourself a pretty solid movie. Disappointed where it ended, but I wouldn't change the pace of the movie. It was all really well made outside of the fight scenes which suffer fromCut out all the cheesy Jason Momoa clips and you've got yourself a pretty solid movie. Disappointed where it ended, but I wouldn't change the pace of the movie. It was all really well made outside of the fight scenes which suffer from Hollywood's need to over choreograph combat.… Expand

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TVJerryNov 10, 2021

I never read the novel and don’t remember much about the 1984 movie, so this was a stand-alone experience. Fortunately, Timothée Chalamet possesses the power to create compelling characters. Otherwise, this might have been more of a slog. ItI never read the novel and don’t remember much about the 1984 movie, so this was a stand-alone experience. Fortunately, Timothée Chalamet possesses the power to create compelling characters. Otherwise, this might have been more of a slog. It takes place 8,000 years into the future, when planets and rulers are the stuff of grand sci-fi legend. In this case, the young man and his family travel to a desert planet, where inhospitable events and creatures await. Director Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Blade Runner 2049) has once again created worlds with grand settings and impressive visuals. (I saw this on the big screen, which is how a spectacle like this deserves to be seen.) This isn’t a typical sci-fi outing: There’s very little real action, but plenty of dialogue, which, even though it’s serious, manages to maintain interest. Even so, it’s stately visuals and intense situations keep it involving.
NOTE: As you can tell from the title, the film ends before the second part of the story unfolds. Due to the success of this one, it’s been slated for production.… Expand

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RalfbergsApr 25, 2022

I thought it was good, but I really hate it is part one and we need to wait so long for next one. I mean it didn't show much for resolving whats happened and first part of it wasn't as interesting. Anyway, I have not read books or seenI thought it was good, but I really hate it is part one and we need to wait so long for next one. I mean it didn't show much for resolving whats happened and first part of it wasn't as interesting. Anyway, I have not read books or seen previous movies, for bigger fans maybe it is more interesting.… Expand

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ProfAmateurAug 23, 2023

I was really impressed until I've noted that most of the movie is inspired (or let's say it like it is: copied) by Star Wars. The planet, the sandworm, the whole plot of the story. They even called the enemy "the Emperor" -- lol at this pointI was really impressed until I've noted that most of the movie is inspired (or let's say it like it is: copied) by Star Wars. The planet, the sandworm, the whole plot of the story. They even called the enemy "the Emperor" -- lol at this point I couldn't take it serious anymore. But the movie is entertaining for sure.… Expand

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