Dune: Part One
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: October 22, 2021
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SoulWarfareOct 23, 2021
Honestly, I have not read the 1965 novel that this is based on nor the 1984 film by David Lynch. However, I am a huge fan of the director Denis Villeneuve and loved all the films he has made so far. The premise is "Paul Atreides, a brilliantHonestly, I have not read the 1965 novel that this is based on nor the 1984 film by David Lynch. However, I am a huge fan of the director Denis Villeneuve and loved all the films he has made so far. The premise is "Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence, only those who can conquer their own fear will survive". So is this another hit by Denis or his first work I don't like?

Let's get the obvious out the way first, Dune (2021) is a visual spectacle! The cinematography by Greig Fraser is wonderful. Every shot in Dune is gorgeous whilst also capturing the beautiful and grand nature of the otherworld planets. The costume and set department also do a wonderful job of really making it seem futuristic. Especial praise to the design of all the spaceships as they are remarkably designed. The CGI is very good as well, thankfully. Hans Zimmer of Interstellar fame does the music score for this film and it is magnificent. He uses to great effect a choir and electrical instruments that elevates every scene in the film. Dune (2021) also features a stellar cast who all do a great job in their respective role even those with little screen time. My biggest praise has got to be for Stellan Skarsgård as the Baron who is just creepy and unsettling every time he is on-screen.

The story is also very intriguing and engaging. There is a political aspect throughout this series that gives a Game of Thrones vibe. There are alliances, secret agendas and backstabbing that keeps you glued to the screen. The movie also focuses a lot on world-building with the noble families, the "voice" power and the Fremen; a group of natives to the desert planet. All of this lore make the world of Dune feel more vibrant and unique similar to that of Lord of the Rings which managed to pull you in; Dune (2021) does the same. Denis does a great job in making all the politics and jargon stated, easy to understand for the audience. There are also a large variety of characters in the film and Denis does a phenomenal job in making it clear what their personality and agendas are. The main character, Paul Atreides played by Timothée Chalamet, has a clear character arc with the struggle of his power and him being next in line for House Atreides. Most of his story arc gets a clear resolution by the end of the film.

However, Dune (2021) is a part 1 that just covers half of the book and it shows. Most movies build up to an epic 3rd act but Dune (2021) just ends midway through the 2nd act. This ends up feeling very jarring, to say the least as it doesn't end on a high note. It is also incredibly slow-paced. Since a majority of the film is dedicated to just exposition and explanation of the world; it results in a lot of moments that feel dull and sometimes boring. Additionally, the fight scenes and action scenes are serviceable but could be improved. Apart from the fight scenes with Duncan (Jason Momoa) the others are choreographed blandly and shot awkwardly as well. Overall, Dune (2021) has a lot of love and effort put towards bringing the grand vision and scope of the novel to the big screen. Every frame in this film is eye-catching thanks to the cinematography, costumes and set design that had a lot of thought put towards it. Nevertheless, it is a very slow paced movie that might deter some people from enjoying it. Despite that, I thoroughly enjoyed Dune (2021) and it was no doubt one of the most memorable Sci-fi movies to come out. It would be a crime for this to not get a sequel!… Expand
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HerickDienerOct 22, 2021
Eu acho incrível a capacidade do diretor Denis Villeneuve em causar em nós um 'temor' em determinadas cenas de seus filmes. Isso aconteceu anteriormente em "Arrival" e, agora, se repete em "Dune". Claro, a trilha sonora arrepiante e o designEu acho incrível a capacidade do diretor Denis Villeneuve em causar em nós um 'temor' em determinadas cenas de seus filmes. Isso aconteceu anteriormente em "Arrival" e, agora, se repete em "Dune". Claro, a trilha sonora arrepiante e o design de produção impecável colaboram, e muito, para essa sensação e a realização de um filme que não vai fazer você tirar os olhos da tela nem por um segundo. Tenho problemas com o início apressado e o final nada animador para uma saga que depende disso para ter fãs assíduos. Mas ainda é um ótimo filme!… Expand
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manueltoo15Oct 22, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. just an one artistic cinematography movie 100/10 the actors are super gereat and just… Expand
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nix1331Jan 3, 2022
dune fans will love it, others probably not until the second one releases and they can be watched together
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HemulNov 1, 2021
Несмотря на то что очень мало экшена (хоть он и есть) за диалогами и общим ходом событий интересно смотреть. Громадное хроно даже не чувствуется, напротив, когда фильм подходит к концу ты сидишь и такой а че, а дальше, эээ! Годнота короче.Несмотря на то что очень мало экшена (хоть он и есть) за диалогами и общим ходом событий интересно смотреть. Громадное хроно даже не чувствуется, напротив, когда фильм подходит к концу ты сидишь и такой а че, а дальше, эээ! Годнота короче.
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sublimek2Nov 2, 2021
It was great visual ride and a lot of familiar names. However the story never really drew me in and I found myself loosing interest at times.
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EviltoastSANov 4, 2021
Pretty damn good, one could always be pedantic and picky but one also has to realize that you could never truly capture the entirety of the novel and its verbose language and internal dialogue. I cannot ask for more when it comes down to thePretty damn good, one could always be pedantic and picky but one also has to realize that you could never truly capture the entirety of the novel and its verbose language and internal dialogue. I cannot ask for more when it comes down to the look of the film. The pacing is perfect. The zimmer soundtrack also delivers although i would have to say its not better than blade runner 2049, a little bit too much mystic female yabbering vocals here and there.… Expand
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berylekmotylekDec 14, 2021
Do filmu podchodziłem bardzo sceptycznie, mając na uwadze jak Villeneuve zarżnął Blade Runnera. Jak się okazało - zupełnie bez potrzeby. Diuna sama w sobie to niesamowicie barwna i bogata opowieść, a ekranizacja urzeka mnie w sposób któryDo filmu podchodziłem bardzo sceptycznie, mając na uwadze jak Villeneuve zarżnął Blade Runnera. Jak się okazało - zupełnie bez potrzeby. Diuna sama w sobie to niesamowicie barwna i bogata opowieść, a ekranizacja urzeka mnie w sposób który najbardziej lubię - oszałamiającą kolorami, okraszoną wyjętymi z magazynu modowego oniryczną wizją moralnie biało czarnego świata, w którym chcesz kibicować tym dobrym i gardzić tymi złymi. Panie Villeneuve, odkupiłeś swoje winy Dziękuję.… Expand
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JP32Dec 7, 2021
The sensation of being transported far into the future is a distressing one. We lose our moorings to the familiar. We feel lost, and yet utterly astonished. Watching Dune, I believed that what I was looking at was a real place, in a realThe sensation of being transported far into the future is a distressing one. We lose our moorings to the familiar. We feel lost, and yet utterly astonished. Watching Dune, I believed that what I was looking at was a real place, in a real time, and I drank it in with eyes wide open.… Expand
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Dandy-Mr-DDec 7, 2021
After the disappointment that was the 1984 film and the monstrosity that was the SyFy channels miniseries, I prayed to whatever god that would listen for someone to come again and give this franchise justice in film. When I heard DennisAfter the disappointment that was the 1984 film and the monstrosity that was the SyFy channels miniseries, I prayed to whatever god that would listen for someone to come again and give this franchise justice in film. When I heard Dennis Villeneuve was selected to direct a new movie, I believed my prayer might have been heard. When I actually saw the movie, I knew it was.

This new Dune movie is everything I believed the franchise could be as a motion picture. Villaneuve delivered, as I knew he would, with larger-than-life structures, the expansive wastes of Arrakis, the color and pageantry of the people, and the epic sense of a larger struggle at hand. Such influences were evident from his previous works like Arrival and Rlade Runner 2049, but he perfected them in this movie. The movie was also a good adaptation and covered nearly all the main and important parts from the book, while leaving itself some leeway to format the story to the pacing and style of a motion picture (something the 1984 film failed to do). If there were any flaws, it was in the performance of some of the characters and the somewhat lacking explanations of things for those who would not be familiar with the source material. The actor selected to play Paul could not have been more uninteresting, and I could not always tell if his reactions at times were very appropriate to the situation. This was not the case for most of the cast surrounding him, and I was definitely taken in by many of the performances from the star-studded cast (although as good an actor as he is, seeing a nicely shaved Jason Momoa will always be a hardship to endure in the future). Of course this is only part one to this project. I feel it is important to withhold complete judgement until the next installment can be compared, but for what we have, it is an excellent beginning. Needless to say, I can't wait for part two.… Expand
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totorigamiNov 3, 2021
I was worried how will Denis film a book that is composed in 95% of monologues, inner thoughts and descriptions. And the effect is, that one could say, that the movie is exactly like the book, but without all those inner thoughts. So, toI was worried how will Denis film a book that is composed in 95% of monologues, inner thoughts and descriptions. And the effect is, that one could say, that the movie is exactly like the book, but without all those inner thoughts. So, to fully appreciate the movie, it is strongly advised to read, or rather immerse oneself in the book beforehand. The movie does feel like it skims through a synopsis of the book, and despite being very slow paced, actually feels rushed, as some parts form the book were changed, shortened or deleted. However, the visuals, sticking close the original material and general from-a-fan-for-fans feel makes me not able to hate the movie. I hope part 2 will be at least as good, and that Denis will get the chance to film other parts, at least the first main sotryline (Dune-Messiah-Children).… Expand
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piglordofallhamNov 1, 2021
"Lawrence of Arabia," was a good film, thankyou very much for basically making the space version of it Mr. Villeneuve. I can clearly understand that you also enjoy Dune, but may have not (like many of the general population) been too amped"Lawrence of Arabia," was a good film, thankyou very much for basically making the space version of it Mr. Villeneuve. I can clearly understand that you also enjoy Dune, but may have not (like many of the general population) been too amped up over the 1984 version, which was frankly baffling, but had many excellent ideas that were just not capable of being put on a movie screen.. yet. Now that we have the CGI to create an utterly bland desert planet full of goofy outfits and giant worms here in the 21st century, you'd think we'd have also figured out that slow-motion effects should not be used to elongate every dreamlike sequence in a freaking film.

I enjoy this "take" of Dune, even if it is a bit generic, but that's kind of what you get when you are basically copy-pasting imagery described in the book. Granted they got a lot of it right except for the "hunter-killer" for some reason. Casting was great, aside from Momoa and Drax who probably didn't deserve the amount of screen time they both seemingly got. Newcomers all did well, but some of the others like Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman (lacking range or screentime), sort of seemed out of place as did Josh Brolin who must have not read the book's description of his character at all. Stellan Skarsgård didn't even bother to chew the scenery knowing his entire body outside of his face would be CGI anyway, so that was sort of disappointing. Oscar Isaac plays a pretty good father figure, but the beard didn't make him look only barely 20 years older than his own son unfortunately.

Overall I thought the fighting choreography kind of sucked, the battle hardened imperial forces looked like goobers and the "highly trained" Atreides guards didn't seem too tough either (with a few scenes having random women fighting alongside them). Good thing the director completely forgot to put in any gore or violence, otherwise I might've actually cared about these random extras who didn't put much of a fight for their very lives up against their old rivals- the Harkonnen.. since like forever.

I was one of the few that actually got pretty bored with "Bladerunner 2049" when it hit theaters, and ultimately left the showing after Jared Leto showed up to ruin the entire movie. Of course I finished it later and thought, "Wow, this Director sure knows how to make a pretty movie stretch far beyond a 45 minute plot." Unsurprisingly- 2049 also flopped at the box office for being an overly theatrical prima donna that was aping the original film to the point where they had to retcon the original film's storyline just to make the pseudo-sequel make some semblance of sense. Or maybe it was to explain Ford's cameo? Its hard to know for sure.

All-in-all, I think this version does the best job adapting SOME parts of the book, but visually it was quite bland. I think some of the costume designs looked better, but some of them also looked worse than the original David Lynch film. The Harkonnen weren't nearly as imposing or disgusting, the whole reasoning behind the ordeal was actually explained better in the original film, so that's pretty atrocious writing to be honest. I also wasn't a big fan of the constant flashbacks (flash forwards?) from the main character slowing down already kind of slower paced film. It didn't ever feel too long, but the end of "part one," if we get a part two that is, was definitely not a highlight for me. In fact, the final twenty minutes of the movie basically go nowhere, because all the tension is gone when they aren't being chased by an entire army or hunted by the Sardaukar. Some of the best moments were early on, with Lady Jessica, her relationship with her son, the "Gom Jabbar" scene, which was honestly very well done and helped illuminate why its so important to Paul as a character and for his development later on and the movie spent a bit more time building up (though unsuccessful) other side characters as well. I think the book is impossible to really adapt, though many have tried. Denis Villeneuve isn't a terrible director, but I personally am not a big fan of most of his films. The fact that he has tried to do more or less the impossible with Dune is very commendable though and I would at least like to see a part two, but lets hope it lands on a better note, preferably a little less bland and a little less long.… Expand
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GameBoyAdv4002Oct 26, 2021
I think this might have worked better even further divided. Sure, it isn't good for a single story to be divided into too many parts, but at a running time of 2.5 hours, even a movie as engaging as this one starts to drag. This is great, withI think this might have worked better even further divided. Sure, it isn't good for a single story to be divided into too many parts, but at a running time of 2.5 hours, even a movie as engaging as this one starts to drag. This is great, with amazing effects and acting about as good as you can expect, but having to watch such an overwhelming experience for so long can make this film lose its lustre. Still worth a watch, though perhaps only when it comes out on demand so you can watch it at your own pace. I'd say that this is the price of a faithful adaptation, but I have never read the book so I can't really judge it on those merits.… Expand
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ZingramOct 25, 2021
Story was confusing and hard to follow. Visuals and acting were great. But somehow felt long and rushed at the same time. Too much was left on the cutting room floor to make the story feel more flushed out.
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JamesKingNov 3, 2021
If you have the chance, see this in theatres. The visuals and sound are incredible. The movie itself is also well made in every aspect. The only critique is that unless you know the Dune world before you will be a bit lost and possiblyIf you have the chance, see this in theatres. The visuals and sound are incredible. The movie itself is also well made in every aspect. The only critique is that unless you know the Dune world before you will be a bit lost and possibly disconnected from some of the events in the movie.… Expand
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litt_notNov 17, 2021
Eternals, I'm sorry but The Academy Award for Best Picture was taken by Dune. Still, take The Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The story was so slow, so I couldn't understand unless I watch the next episode. The movie onlyEternals, I'm sorry but The Academy Award for Best Picture was taken by Dune. Still, take The Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The story was so slow, so I couldn't understand unless I watch the next episode. The movie only explained why this happened in the first 30 minutes.
Hans Zimmer probably used magical music to magnificate our hearts, and Greg Fraser gave us a great shot. In any case, it is a happy thing to celebrate the screening of your work and to film a film that marked a milestone in the SciFi narrative.… Expand
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Spartan_117Nov 18, 2021
Dune is a world that has been on my radar for years now but I never delved deep into it, mostly because I wanted to read the book first whenever that time comes. When Denis Villeneuve, one of my favourite contemporary directors, took theDune is a world that has been on my radar for years now but I never delved deep into it, mostly because I wanted to read the book first whenever that time comes. When Denis Villeneuve, one of my favourite contemporary directors, took the reigns of a new adaptation of it, and it finally got released recently, I knew it was time. The sci-fi story, without going into details and spoiler territory, is set in a possible future many 1000s of years from now and is centred around House Atreides, one of several great houses and the son of the duke, as they are tasked by the emperor to take charge of the desert planet Arrakis, where a crucial and rare mineral is extracted, in place of another house. Things don't go as planned when they get there. This is one of those rare occasions where I have read the source material and I was ecstatic to check out this film to see how that world is brought to the screen with the help of modern technology. To no surprise for me knowing Denis' previous filmography, the film is an audiovisual treat. I do hate the fact that I didn't have the luxury to check this out in cinemas, let alone IMAX. Still, watching it at home on my average Home Theater, I was enthralled by how the universe created by Frank Herbert was brought onto the screen in a sublime seamless fashion. Whether it is shots of landscapes, cityscapes, planets, massive futuristic vehicles, the sandworms, indoor spaces, all of it looked wonderful with top-notch CGI. The imagination at display from the source material was awe-inspiring and the love for it was shown in taking the time to let the visuals breathe instead of haphazardly throwing in stuff and rushing to the finish line. The word EPIC does get thrown around a lot but this is one of the few occasions where it aptly fits and then some.

Accompanying the visuals are the top-tier sound effects that can give you an eargasm and a fittingly strong score by Hans Zimmer. Sure, you do get the usual BUWAAAMS but on a whole, I enjoyed the uniqueness/freshness of Zimmer on this one from his norm. Kinda liked how it felt for Interstellar, although not as amazing. There are a lot of characters and the casting for many of them was really good. I loved Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto, he fits that persona so well and I so wish there was more of him. Rebecca Furgeson as Lady Jessica was awesome and had one of the best performances in the film. Stellan Skarsgard as the Baron Harkonnen was a stroke of genius, so imposing and effective with the accompanying visuals. Havier Bardem as Stilgar was friggin amazing and I can't wait to see more of him in Part Two. Timothee Chalamet as the protagonist Paul Atreides was another strong one although when compared to veteran actors, he did stumble here and there but also had some GREAT moments. Plenty of well-casted actors for characters from the book. Unfortunately, even with the 2 and a half hour runtime, characterization was weak. So many characters didn't have enough screentime to be fleshed out properly and some got completely shafted, for example, Piter de Vries. Some story beats also suffered. Still, some of the writing was commendable that even with a lot of material to adapt, most of it went through quite well even if I was wishing they made the movie a full 3 hours long. The omissions made and sacrifices for the dialogue wouldn't have been an issue then. Now, it is not apparent from the promotional material but this is Part One of the experience that roughly covers 55% of the book, so keep that in mind as the film just sorta ends without any satisfying conclusion. I'm so glad that Part Two has been announced, so now we wait for that... it's gonna be excruciating. Overall, despite some issues, I loved it. It's a faithful adaptation from someone who genuinely cared for it. A grand-scale epic serious sci-fi adventure that you don't really get anymore. It's probably the best audiovisual treat I've gotten since Denis Villeneuve's last sci-fi outing i.e Blade Runner 2049 (absolutely love that film). Just goes to show how modern visual effects can be implemented in the hands of someone who knows what they're doing. Whether you've read the book or are new to this world, I'd highly recommend checking it out. And if I were to rate it, I'd give it an 8/10.… Expand
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Gelcom8Nov 17, 2021
Great film. Well shot. Very enjoyable with the case doing a great job to make the film worth a watch.
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Jrussell713Nov 17, 2021
A little slow but overall a great film. Wonderful cinematography and sound design.
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benjanzenNov 25, 2021
Dune is an incredible achievement. Massive in its world building and epic in scale, with the sound, production design, and cinematography all assisting in crafting a truly immersive experience. Though the story hasn't quite enraptured me yet,Dune is an incredible achievement. Massive in its world building and epic in scale, with the sound, production design, and cinematography all assisting in crafting a truly immersive experience. Though the story hasn't quite enraptured me yet, I don't think Dune could have been adapted any better. More excited then ever for part 2!… Expand
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SaintRonanNov 27, 2021
Absolutely beautifully made movie. Incredible attention to detail, cinematography and art style. Can’t wait to see the second and third films.
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tonyGreenFeb 13, 2022
As a fan of the books this feels like a really faithful adaptation. For the general audience the exposition is kept to a minimal - just enough to fill in the gaps. Loved the casting, acting, the sets, and the pacing. I particularly likedAs a fan of the books this feels like a really faithful adaptation. For the general audience the exposition is kept to a minimal - just enough to fill in the gaps. Loved the casting, acting, the sets, and the pacing. I particularly liked Bautista as Rabat Harkonnen "The Beast".… Expand
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DreadLordAvatarDec 27, 2021
Beautiful cinematography, designs, everything. Loved every moment of the film but felt like this should have been a series where a ton of story and characters details could be flushed out over many episodes. One of the best sci-fi films in aBeautiful cinematography, designs, everything. Loved every moment of the film but felt like this should have been a series where a ton of story and characters details could be flushed out over many episodes. One of the best sci-fi films in a long time. Can’t wait for part 2.… Expand
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VonSeuxMay 1, 2022
This movie is deprived of acting. Every time you see an actor on the screen, its a different shot that last about 3 seconds or less. Can't even imagine how hellish was to edit the movie. And everybody is looking like instagram models tryingThis movie is deprived of acting. Every time you see an actor on the screen, its a different shot that last about 3 seconds or less. Can't even imagine how hellish was to edit the movie. And everybody is looking like instagram models trying to portrait their best faces at any angle, everybody moves so unnatural and robotic. I feel thisbis rhe most uncomfortable movie I've seen in years, and I have seen Blade Runner 2049...… Expand
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10grunge88Jan 31, 2022
A beautiful story about betrayal, ambition and power. With more than good performances, lead by Timothée Chalamet, the story may evolve slowly for some viewers but if you focus on everything else that is shown on screen, you can easilyA beautiful story about betrayal, ambition and power. With more than good performances, lead by Timothée Chalamet, the story may evolve slowly for some viewers but if you focus on everything else that is shown on screen, you can easily transport yourself to an intriguing universe. As I have a personal taste for space movies, this is one that is as good as it can get, a must watch for people as me.… Expand
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moviestalkerFeb 19, 2022
Really enjoyed it and looking forward to the next one (I do hope Halleck will also be charging into battle holding a pug like Sir Patrick Stewart did)
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MattBrady99Jan 20, 2022
“Desert power!”

Long ago…in a galaxy far far away…before ‘Star Wars’, ‘Mad Max’, ‘Tremors’, and ‘Game of Thrones’.... there was only ‘Dune’. A story and world that gave birth to fantasy and Sci-Fi as we know it, as a main influence and many“Desert power!”

Long ago…in a galaxy far far away…before ‘Star Wars’, ‘Mad Max’, ‘Tremors’, and ‘Game of Thrones’.... there was only ‘Dune’.

A story and world that gave birth to fantasy and Sci-Fi as we know it, as a main influence and many more for years to come. Although, I haven’t seen the other adaptions of ‘Dune’ with either of the Lynch or TV version. So, this is my first introduction to the world and characters, and something that was once considered unadaptable has become a reality all thanks to Denis Villeneuve vision. And now I'm interested in this world and the movie leaves you wanting more.

'Dune (2021)' - man what a trip. Incredible in every sense. Just like ‘Blade Runner 2049’, nobody does art house blockbusters better than Denis Villeneuve. A Sci-Fi tale of philosophical richness that's loaded with grand spectacle. While I didn't see it in IMAX, but that didn't take away from the scope of it all.

No joke, but this could be our new Lord of the Rings and Star Wars.

The acting here is strong:

Timothée Chalamet has impressed me ever since his breakout role in ‘Call Me by Your Name’, so it’s not surprising that he did an excellent job in this movie as the character of Paul, the young man in royalty whose destiny can lead him in either direction. Not bad for a kid who started off showing off his X-Box controllers on YouTube. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, type into YouTube “ModdedController360” and you’ll see.

Oscar Isaac plays The Duke, the father of Paul, and Oscar Isaac has yet to deliver a terrible performance. There's one scene between him and Chalamet that was one of the most moving things I've seen in a Sci-Fi movie since...well, 'Arrival' and 'Blade Runner 2049'.

Rebecca Ferguson plays Lady Jessica Atreides, who is easily the heart of the movie, and it might be my favourite performance from her.

Jason Momoa plays Duncan, the ultimate Chad, who’s a chill guy but is an absolute demon when it comes to fighting. Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, a cool but serious man who loyal to those close to him. Stellan Skarsgård scenes as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, the bloated and slimy creature with a hunger for power and chaos, which also pays a wonderful homage to Marlon Brando’s Colonel Walter E. Kurtz in ‘Apocalypse Now’, through the visuals in every scene he’s in. Also, despite the small screen time he had, but Dave Bautista has proved that he has more range as an actor than most wrestlers who turned to acting.

Zendaya isn't in the movie that much, but I know she will be in the next movie. Her little scenes were very mystical. She appears mostly in visions from Chalamet’s Paul, which people have best described those “visions” as the most expensive perfume advert ever.

In terms of the visual effects and the practical work, it’s a piece of art. It helps create a sense of scope that made everything feel so big, so real and so engaging to watch. I can say all of it looked pitch perfect. But also using real locations for open spaces and made certain bits of environment like heat from the actual desert, harsh winds, soggy rainy, grass, and the breath-taking landscapes seem familiar to us in this “alien world”.

The score, make-up, costumes, production design, cinematography, editing, sound, and direction were all top notches.

However, the movie does feel like a part 1 and for some people the movie feels incomplete, story wise. But then again, if it leaves you wanting more and we now know we are getting a part 2 to this story, this issue will expire when the second one comes around.… Expand
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DigiomniFeb 22, 2022
Beautiful, very well built. Even the poor performance of Timothée Chalamet cannot destroy the film that shines in direction, cinematography, soundtrack and costumes. Oscar Isaac has such a beautiful and hard-to-obtain tone of hard-to-obtainBeautiful, very well built. Even the poor performance of Timothée Chalamet cannot destroy the film that shines in direction, cinematography, soundtrack and costumes. Oscar Isaac has such a beautiful and hard-to-obtain tone of hard-to-obtain haughtiness and nobility. Looking forward to the sequel.… Expand
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Danieljreid1987Apr 16, 2022
Everything happens at such a slow pace that it badly keeps my interest even the action is dull I couldn't care about any of the characters because it's just pointless dribble two-and-a-half hours of my life I will never get back
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EstoniantoadDec 29, 2021
It really is nothing special and the actors are alright. Putting up two moons etc does not make a good sci+fi movie. And I do have seen the desert before. And THE ONE does not has to be a model...
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GittoploDec 27, 2021
I am sorry but this is so bland and boring. The casting was terrible as all main characters were miscast. Compare them to Lynch's film or Jodorowsky's vision. Paul - no, Duke Leto - no way, Baron - not cutting the mustard, Jessica - bland,I am sorry but this is so bland and boring. The casting was terrible as all main characters were miscast. Compare them to Lynch's film or Jodorowsky's vision. Paul - no, Duke Leto - no way, Baron - not cutting the mustard, Jessica - bland, Reverend Mother - nothing. Some secondary characters were OK but this is just poor. The visuals are somewhat impressive but what do you expect in 2021? Everything just lacks soul and natural energy. Villeneuve is a mediocre director taking on big idea projects. One can admire his ambition but execution is average. He had the same problem with Blade Runner. Not quirky enough, not cool enough and not ambitious enough. But the cast is a real killer. Lynch's Dune all day long for me.… Expand
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lazi1970msNov 26, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful movie. Definitely Oscar contender for direction, camera, production design, sound, editing, costume design, original score. 9/10!!!!!… Expand
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seabassreviewsDec 22, 2021
Dune is such a well made film, Denis Villeneuve is a very imaginative and competent director, but this film felt kind of rushed. it was like he was afraid he wouldn’t get the green light to make sequels so he tried to fit as much as he couldDune is such a well made film, Denis Villeneuve is a very imaginative and competent director, but this film felt kind of rushed. it was like he was afraid he wouldn’t get the green light to make sequels so he tried to fit as much as he could into one film. Maybe he wanted to make a trilogy or maybe even 5 movies but the budget is so big that he felt he had to make two films in order to assure that he could complete the story.

This film is visually and technically astonishing, but like i said before it’s so rushed and everything is happening so fast that you can’t take a minute to actually focus on what’s going on. If you’re not a fan of the Duniverse or have read the books you will definitely be lost. The screenplay and writing is good but for a film based on a book series with so much material the story is kind of lacking.

The film itself truly is a visual wonder, the costumes, art direction, makeup and visual effects are top tier and will definitely be a strong contender for a few Oscars. That being said, I’m really looking forward to seeing this new Dune franchise expanded into more movies and TV shows, with the creative talent behind it, this could rival that of bigger franchises such as Star Wars and other sci-fi properties.

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BeystanMar 15, 2022
one of the best visually stuning movies I've ever seen.Make sure to watch it on big screen.
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DMP89145Feb 12, 2022
Incredible adaptation. Absolutely stunning cinematography. If you're a fan of the books Denis has done a solid job here.
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Stream2BigScreeOct 24, 2021
RELEASE THE SAND KRAKEN! Wait, that's not the right movie. Anyway, long-awaited and overdue, this weekend we have a review of the movie, Dune. A second adaptation of Frank Herbert's science fiction novel, that tells the story of a young manRELEASE THE SAND KRAKEN! Wait, that's not the right movie. Anyway, long-awaited and overdue, this weekend we have a review of the movie, Dune. A second adaptation of Frank Herbert's science fiction novel, that tells the story of a young man charged with leading before he's ready. The synopsis of Dune as provided by Warner Bros. Goes something like this: "Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive." I know that description has you on the edge of your seat! Let's see how this blockbuster turned out.

I'll be blunt, but it's not to discourage anyone from seeing this movie. The movie is a bit boring and slow. It's just the honest truth; and, quite frankly, parts of this movie feel literally stolen from the Dune (1984). Obviously, it's images and ideas are adapted from the book, but my gosh, you can be a bit more creative with today's technology. Nevertheless, I got pretty sleepy during this movie. At times, I felt like I was re-watching the same sandy scene over and over again. I realize that this is just the opening act for what will probably be a series or trilogy but some parts are a snooze fest. Also, do we really want to see another teen-become-leader film? My answer is yes but give me more, darling! I'll admit that some parts of this movie are super intense, weird, and very pretty to look at. While I understand that there was a lot of set up to cram into this movie, I think it could've been shortened so that it felt more impactful. At times, particularly near the end, it seemed the weight of the moment was lost in the lack of urgency.

Nevertheless, the cast of this Dune is absolutely big time. You think about how big the set design, costumes, special effects are and then you're like Josh Brolin, Oscar Isaac, Zendaya, Javier Bardem and others fill out the cast. Wowza! And yet, I feel like we didn't get the most out of each actor, except maybe Jason Mamoa. You, sir, are a G. Again, it's like the rich only get richer. You'll understand if the movie is nominated for Oscars for set design, costume design, special effects, etc. The budget of this film at a mere $165,000,000 pales in comparison to the production actually displayed. You have to think Avatar scale but much sandier. I could only imagine the box office hype and big numbers this movie would make sans pandemic. There are set scenes that are just breathtaking, individual acting moments that are worthwhile. One caveat is that that creepy fat bad guy was lacking creativity.

Very long story short, the production and scale of Dune alone makes this movie worth watching. Yes, the movie is too long but do we ever complain about length with Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, or MCU films? No, I guess not, especially if you are prepared to live in a theater for 2-plus hours. Dune has it's faults but overall is a crisp, beautiful, creepy and updated world to dive into with a big box of popcorn for HBO Max, but just a bowl if you're considering going to the theaters. Even if, it is just to get to the sequel to see how the story progresses.… Expand
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DogeGamer2015Jan 27, 2022
Es una película dirigida por Denis Villeneuve; los efectos especiales son muy buenos y Timothée Chalamet es un buen actor.
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B3N_Nov 13, 2021
I really hope Denis Villeneuve will make all the Saga.
This first party is just amazing.
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GodyonceNov 24, 2021
An incredible adaptation that will be hard to top. Denis crafts a lush and sophisticated world from the novel.
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AVLNCHNov 27, 2021
Dune is nothing short of an incredible achievement. An epic of grand scale and proportion. Undeniably beautiful and visually breath-taking. Accompanied by an exceptional score by Hans Zimmer and cinematography I can only describe asDune is nothing short of an incredible achievement. An epic of grand scale and proportion. Undeniably beautiful and visually breath-taking. Accompanied by an exceptional score by Hans Zimmer and cinematography I can only describe as masterful, Dune presents intensity and suspense in a way I have never experienced before in film.… Expand
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LuissDtApr 13, 2022
Dune is very slow but the first part is visually great enough in every aspect
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RS92Dec 4, 2021
Dune Parte uno è un lungo prologo. Ma è un ottimo prologo. Trovo infondate le critiche che vanno a dare addirittura l'insufficienza a questo film solo perché è un prologo. È una prima parte. Dune anche nel romanzo, è un avventura mastodonticaDune Parte uno è un lungo prologo. Ma è un ottimo prologo. Trovo infondate le critiche che vanno a dare addirittura l'insufficienza a questo film solo perché è un prologo. È una prima parte. Dune anche nel romanzo, è un avventura mastodontica perciò ovviamente servono lunghi tempi per introdurre lo spettatore all'universo di Dune, e il film lo fa presendowi giustamente i suoi tempi. Inoltre l'audio è spettacolare, il cast è spettacolare, gli effetti speciali sono spettacolari, la trama è spettacolare. Un prologo spettacolare.… Expand
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DatacubeNov 7, 2021
A galaxy spanning book, a rich tapestry of characters. All based on a unique book and story series. Yet as a fan (even of most of the original film), the hope must be that the director learns from the feedback and does more than offer desertA galaxy spanning book, a rich tapestry of characters. All based on a unique book and story series. Yet as a fan (even of most of the original film), the hope must be that the director learns from the feedback and does more than offer desert vistas and unrealised characters. The actors have/has the potential talent but on this basis its much like the bladerunner 2049 - an arrow that hits the target but way way off the centre. Chalamet ends looking like an actor awaiting a directors vision. Too many vista shots and insufficient editing and pointless wordless scenes. Its only saving grace is a second chance of part 2/2 and the real part of the story. Setting the stage does not need 2++ hours, otherwise it will be much like the original Dune film - a wasted opportunity. Remember lord of the rings original film? Answer? Who cared… Expand
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MIchaelBussNov 11, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great Cinema movie. Suggest to watch the previous Dune move so you get better up tp speed with the story… Expand
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ChanekeCholoDec 13, 2021
And here we have the most anticipated film ever. It's a film about politics, drama and sci-fi done with an audiovisual proposal colossal and unparalleled. Indeed, this film isn't indifferent to the action scenes, they're subtle also massive.And here we have the most anticipated film ever. It's a film about politics, drama and sci-fi done with an audiovisual proposal colossal and unparalleled. Indeed, this film isn't indifferent to the action scenes, they're subtle also massive. Every single shot converges with the sets to create a new multisensory experience around all the film. All the performances were great and unforgettable. The script is very good, but treating of a First Part, the film abruptly ends. The Sci-Fi isn't far to the past films of Denis Villeneuve (Arrival and Blade Runner 2049), but with Dune, instead to stay in his comfort zone, go a step up adapting the most unadaptable film. I can't wait for the next step in this new franchise.… Expand
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Hassan-TanakaJan 16, 2022
I haven't read the book so I can't tell is the film a good adaptaion or not. However taken as a stand-alone entity it is really good.

We've got competent cast performing well or very well, impressive visual effects, atmospheric music andI haven't read the book so I can't tell is the film a good adaptaion or not. However taken as a stand-alone entity it is really good.

We've got competent cast performing well or very well, impressive visual effects, atmospheric music and coherent story. You definitely should watch it.… Expand
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Gts08Jan 24, 2022
It's probably the movie of the year, I loved it, the visuals, cinematography and holy **** the music was incredible but Zimmer always makes memorable soundtracks. The acting was great, Chalamet was pretty good as Paul, and everyone else too.It's probably the movie of the year, I loved it, the visuals, cinematography and holy **** the music was incredible but Zimmer always makes memorable soundtracks. The acting was great, Chalamet was pretty good as Paul, and everyone else too. For me, that's a secret yet that Zendaya is good for Chani or not. The 1st half of the book has been mostly succesfully adapted to the bigscreen, finally. 7.0/10, I was pleased.… Expand
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DarkwingSchmuckMar 8, 2022
Denis Villeneuve's take on Dune is a visual feast with an ambitious scope befitting of its source material. While it drags at times, it's a true modern epic with all the potential ingredients in place to make it a classic; however, the juryDenis Villeneuve's take on Dune is a visual feast with an ambitious scope befitting of its source material. While it drags at times, it's a true modern epic with all the potential ingredients in place to make it a classic; however, the jury is still out with part 2 on the way. No other feature has made as strong of a case to do away with splitting up films as much as Dune -- a movie that doesn't end, but stops in the middle with no clear resolution.… Expand
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Acj1Apr 1, 2022
Absolutely loved this film through and through! The only negative is that I have to wait for the second part to see its conclusion.
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adverbJun 3, 2023
I did not love the music; that's why I "awarded" only a 9 out of 10. But visually... It's incredible.
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OzimandeusNov 16, 2021
Finally.. FINALLY! the wait was worth it. This is the closest we have ever got to the novel, and it is so..so..so Good. Having all 12 of the main novels over the course of 30 years, and wanting to see it finally given the justice thoseFinally.. FINALLY! the wait was worth it. This is the closest we have ever got to the novel, and it is so..so..so Good. Having all 12 of the main novels over the course of 30 years, and wanting to see it finally given the justice those stories deserve, Denis' film is exactly as I wanted it to be. Cannot wait for Part two, and hope we can see Messiah, Children of Dune and God Emperor of Dune after that!… Expand
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RisaxNov 11, 2021
A movie I loved. It took his time with worldbuilding and introducing characters and developing them with enough set-ups and pay-offs, even small ones such as Leto claiming he had wanted to be a pilot and later proving that he is quiteA movie I loved. It took his time with worldbuilding and introducing characters and developing them with enough set-ups and pay-offs, even small ones such as Leto claiming he had wanted to be a pilot and later proving that he is quite capable.

Scenes linger, giving you the time to absorb the environments and the emotions it and the characters are trying to convey and the action is there but it not over the top. I struggle to call the fights "realistic", but they tend to be short, close-quarters and pretty brutal.

The only scene I can say I dislike is a short one in one of Paul's vision where he sees armies fighting with some of them performing flips and acrobatics that look more at home in a big superhero movie.

Overall, though, I'd say the movie is somewhere between a 9.5/10 and 10/10 for me and I am eagerly anticipating Part Two.… Expand
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SpiRoMay 11, 2023
Finally, a good movie! It's been years... Good story adaptation. Beautiful visuals. Great soundtrack. Great acting.
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perliDec 9, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is a well-known classic, Villeneuve does a great job, fine film design, fabulous acting, what's not to like? OK, present-day spectators might experience it as a bit long, as at certain parts lacking action drama, but whoever read the book knows, that this is a complex story that cannot be told in a way of contemporary super fast edited superhero movies. Great film, waiting for the second part.… Expand
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arostislavnaJan 1, 2022
Artistic visual wonder.
Maybe poorly written if you haven't read the books and what not. Parallels Star Wars a bit, because SW was inspired by the original Dune books/films.
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JPKJun 17, 2022
Incredible Film

With a very talented cast, Mindblowing visuals, A very strong script, Compelling characters, and Solid directing, Dune is one of the best book to film adaptations of all time.
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CoreGamer1408Nov 22, 2022
Read the book(s) and watched the intial film/TV adaptation. So how does this measure up? Quite well indeed, but this adaptation does not go as far story wise as the other two adaptations. Without at least a second movie this would feel soRead the book(s) and watched the intial film/TV adaptation. So how does this measure up? Quite well indeed, but this adaptation does not go as far story wise as the other two adaptations. Without at least a second movie this would feel so incomplete to leave this Dune hanging in this position. For the first time in a long time I thought/felt I was watching art unfolding on screen again. Superheroes movies have gone the way of the westerns/war movies. Maybe time to bring some classy sci-fi back again like Dune? Yup needs a sequel for sure.… Expand
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loumexJul 3, 2023
I feel like this review is long overdue. A great movie with mystical vibes and giving a much needed fresh look into a vision that many magnificent creatoes have provided us in the past. Having been a great fan of the original vision byI feel like this review is long overdue. A great movie with mystical vibes and giving a much needed fresh look into a vision that many magnificent creatoes have provided us in the past. Having been a great fan of the original vision by Judorowski, as well as adoring the Lynch classic, I saw this with half my expectations but boy was I wrong. I rewatched it numerous times and am counting down for part 2 and -finally- part 3. Can't wait to see the end. Never thought we would.… Expand
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realperson2018Mar 10, 2022
This version of Dune is beautiful visually and hews more closely to the book than the older version. And I enjoyed it more than that first version. I have only two complaints: 1) The pacing was a bit slow in places and 2) Too often theThis version of Dune is beautiful visually and hews more closely to the book than the older version. And I enjoyed it more than that first version. I have only two complaints: 1) The pacing was a bit slow in places and 2) Too often the dialogue/monologues were frequently completely drowned out by the music and sound effects. It's going to be a long wait for the second half.… Expand
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MaerhinJan 28, 2023
Dune est excellent, j'ai hâte de voir la suite.
Visuellement "fort".
Les musiques et l'ambiance sont parfaite. Malgré une peur de la lenteur que j'avais entendu en point négatif, je trouve qu'il ne prend pas le temps pour rien, la capacité àDune est excellent, j'ai hâte de voir la suite.
Visuellement "fort".
Les musiques et l'ambiance sont parfaite.
Malgré une peur de la lenteur que j'avais entendu en point négatif, je trouve qu'il ne prend pas le temps pour rien, la capacité à dire beaucoup tout en ayant pas autant de dialogue que cela : j'aime beaucoup.
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bambonyJul 19, 2023
Much like LOTR I found it unwatchable. I really tried... There's a minority of people who find this overblown type of nonsense incomprehensible. I'm in that group.
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Scrat97Nov 11, 2022
Nothing happens on the film, and when something happens you dont know why. Just boring and nosense.
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MarkWarriorsJan 20, 2023
So very basically. If you don't like this movie, you are probable that kind of person that can enjoy just Snyder or Bay movies, basically your brain cells are not trained to get more than the sparks of an explosion. The problem with this filmSo very basically. If you don't like this movie, you are probable that kind of person that can enjoy just Snyder or Bay movies, basically your brain cells are not trained to get more than the sparks of an explosion. The problem with this film is that this is a masterpiece of great script, scenography, art direction, colours, the awesome direction of Villeneuve. Really if you don't like this kind of film, no problem, just watch the next useless cinecomic and don't waste time on stuff that is too much for you.… Expand
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YukiRuuAug 27, 2022
Кроме красоты картинки нет ничего, да и картинка на любителя. Главные герои подобраны ужасно. Снято ужасно. Скука смертная.
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Rich45682Dec 4, 2021
Amazing movie, really liked it, the effort put into this movie is really notable.
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livinmediocreNov 17, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. “Dune,” follows suit with many now-established science fiction tropes, although it is to be said that they were inspired/created by the original source material. There is a vast power struggle brewing, a power-hungry villain, and what science fiction/fantasy world would be complete without a Savior. Timothée Chalamet plays Paul Atreides, the son of Duke Atreides, Oscar Issac, and Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson). On one side, he is being raised as the future of House Atreides; and on the other he is being raised as Lisan al-Gaib, or simply the Messiah. His mother Jessica does this as an acolyte of the “Bene Gesserit,” a female group whose mission is to breed together different bloodlines until they create “The One.”

Now one of the best movies to do this kind of world building and show that there is one person made for this divine purpose and is set to save everybody and defeat evil, and what you think of the entire time, is “Star Wars”. It’s nearly impossibly to see the resemblance and think of while watching this movie. And what Star Wars did well, so does “Dune.” It gives some truly incredible world-building paired with incredible visuals to back it up. Especially when compared to David Lynch’s 1984 attempt, this film does everything better. The story is more compelling the visuals are a tool rather than a distraction.

There are some remarkable moments in the first 30 minutes of the movie that set up what’s to come. We find the first inklings of Paul’s abilities, he dreams of events that will happen (the Sight) and his mother helps him to hone his ability to command others (the Voice). These again start to show the influence this novel had on science fiction, taken right off the page and dropped into “Star Wars.” And we see some truly haunting scenes with Baron Harkonnen (an incredibly transformed Stellan Skarsgård), who is constantly setting the plot into motion: kill off the Atreides to take back Arrakis.

Where some movies might choose to see a bit more of a struggle, the Baron is pretty successful. Just about everybody the movie throws at you that you care about is killed, but not without a fight. Duke Atreides gets poisoned by the house doctor, but is given a cyanide-pill like tooth that expels poison in the area around him. Duncan Idaho (a great friend to Paul, played by Jason Momoa), dies in an incredible fight scene stalling the attacking army so Paul and Jessica can escape. And this all leads to the third act, Paul and Jessica attempting to go further into the desert to get the help of the Fremen led by Stilgar (Javier Bardem) Paul has an intense ritual duel with Jamis where he is doubted to win, but ends up coming on top and taking his first life to survive.

Now let’s talk about all of this. The film opens up with the title “Dune: Part I” and that really already hooks you in. For the next 2 hours and 35 minutes, you know there’s going to be another one, a promise that something as epic as this movie is something that will be continued, and has too much for just one movie. I think where this fails the movie though, is that you know there’s going to be a next one. While we do lose a bit of the characters, we know the story isn’t over at the end. This is where some franchises greatly fail. Where others like “Star Wars” succeed is that it sort of ends as a closed story. The other movies are just in addition, and to build upon the story in better and more intense ways.

Now the ending does leave you wanting more, we see the Fremen and Paul walking further into the desert, even seeing somebody in the distance riding a sandworm, but that’s about it. Nothing is really resolved, and no real satisfaction aside from Paul’s victory. But the second movie hasn’t been made yet. I’m sure tons of planning and pre-production thought has been put into what we will see and how it will be tackled producing the film in even more of a pandemic. But the possibility of a second film will largely depend on the success of this movie. With it being a highly anticipated film with incredible talent drawing audiences, I’m sure it will not be hard. But with it already leaking online, releasing same-day on HBO Max, and further surges of COVID-19, it definitely has an uphill climb to make.

That may sound really negative, but I don’t see it that way. This movie was incredibly engrossing, and has some of the best cinematography (Greig Fraser) this year has offered thus far. The score by Hans Zimmer is addictive and has been playing the entire time this review has been written. And the performances all around left nothing to be desired. Everybody is incredible, whether how much or little screen time they had (cough cough, David Dastmalchian.) It lived up to the hype for me, and whether or not Part II comes, I’m glad to have been able to experience it.… Expand
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RohmoSep 20, 2022
Very thoughtfully made and subtly told. If slightly incomplete, its ending is purposeful- all in service of theme and character.
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NaiculLagenaNov 11, 2022
Una gran pelicula.
Espero con ansias su secuela para poder saber más del lore de esta nueva increible franquicia.
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CagetasticNov 13, 2021
I really love everything about this movie! Dune was definitely made for the cinema. Great acting, soundtrack and visual effects! Best movie of this year! Of course the book was better, but they had to put all of the content in a 2 part movie.I really love everything about this movie! Dune was definitely made for the cinema. Great acting, soundtrack and visual effects! Best movie of this year! Of course the book was better, but they had to put all of the content in a 2 part movie. Great job so far! Let's hope they can stay at this level or become even better in the second part.… Expand
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krun67Nov 15, 2021
Not having read the books, I enjoyed the movie, it introduced a vast universe and set up a good list of characters.
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atreidesmanNov 15, 2021
Go watch it in a cinema now for house atreides.. atreides, atreides, atreides...
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MaulcunNov 29, 2021
Dune is a magnificent movie. The world-building in this movie is nothing short of extraordinary. The casting, acting, visuals, music, sound effects, and dialogue were perfect, everything was done with love and with care of every littleDune is a magnificent movie. The world-building in this movie is nothing short of extraordinary. The casting, acting, visuals, music, sound effects, and dialogue were perfect, everything was done with love and with care of every little detail. This movie is one of the best I've watched in a long time. Can't wait for part 2!… Expand
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matheusmaturanoNov 29, 2021
Grandioso. O diretor aborda vários temas complexos com elegância e competência, os efeitos visuais são incríveis o como um todo, o filme tem uma atmosfera bastante peculiar. Vem coisa boa por aí na segunda parte.
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BrucewillisDec 12, 2021
This is the best sci-fi movie I've seen in years (I never read the books or watched the 80s movie); the only complaint is that we won't see the sequel until 2023.
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ValkaiJan 13, 2023
Is very boring and It doesn't explain the plot very well. Is too long, the soundtrack is always the same... I can't recommend this movie to anyone. The photography is good but the story is bad.
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CarlElmoreNov 24, 2022
Score will probably go up or down depending on how Part Two turns out but this was great. Amazing visuals, cinematography, music, etc but the story is definitely slow.
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EinRand67Apr 11, 2023
Initially sceptical knowing how badly the first film was received because it refused to explain to the audience that which anyone who had read the novel grokked. Coming out in the era of Wokedom, I found it Based in the Objective reality ofInitially sceptical knowing how badly the first film was received because it refused to explain to the audience that which anyone who had read the novel grokked. Coming out in the era of Wokedom, I found it Based in the Objective reality of Frank Herberts Spice Altered State of Human directed Evolution. Yeah, but no. You should still read the book if you have an IQ above 120 or seek mental expansion. That it made twice as much over seas reflects horribly on US.… Expand
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HeulveulJun 23, 2023
Sticking with this one. I would like to review the movie based my experience with the film / series, not the books. Therefor, I will not cover differences in plot, character building, etc. It totally overwhelmed me when I watched it the 2ndSticking with this one. I would like to review the movie based my experience with the film / series, not the books. Therefor, I will not cover differences in plot, character building, etc. It totally overwhelmed me when I watched it the 2nd time. Not the first time. Close up at the screen, headphones on. Absolutely awesome, beautiful scenery, grotesque decor, spheric voices, quirky sounds and an inspiring story. The pace is slow, but the suspense gives you space and time to really take the characters in. Would watch a 3rd time.… Expand
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tai_fungJul 3, 2023
While this movie differs with the book in certain important ways, it's hard to fault it for that when the product still manages to hew closely enough to the plot, all while telling a story with strong points and engaging characters. TheWhile this movie differs with the book in certain important ways, it's hard to fault it for that when the product still manages to hew closely enough to the plot, all while telling a story with strong points and engaging characters. The visuals are stunning (such as the ornithopters). I think this is a rare win, and look forward to Dune 2.… Expand
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emirbudOct 22, 2021
I like the cast, the movie looks impressive, I'm a great fan of the story, they didn't stray away from the book in any significant detail (I didn't even mind that Liet Kynes is a woman)... but it feels a bit empty, lacking in information andI like the cast, the movie looks impressive, I'm a great fan of the story, they didn't stray away from the book in any significant detail (I didn't even mind that Liet Kynes is a woman)... but it feels a bit empty, lacking in information and population. Both Caladan and Arakis look uninhabited. I am not talking about the desert, that's fine, it should look uninhabited, but the city of Arrakeen looks like a model sitting on a desk, and then you become painfully aware of the fact that that's exactly what it is. It is difficult to cram all the important book information into a movie like this, so they took too much luxury in taking it slow and showing so many visions of Chani. The dialogue/voiceover should have been much richer and packed with information. As it is, if you haven't read the book, you'll have a difficult time figuring out what's going on. I enjoyed the movie to some degree, but I still feel that this could have been done much better. Worm scenes are great.… Expand
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ShirekeOct 22, 2021
As impactful as LOTR was on it's day, scale and photography are just as crazy good. Even if you don't care at all about the plot; the worldbuilding, acting, score and visual design will capture you for the whole 2 hours and a half. Just goAs impactful as LOTR was on it's day, scale and photography are just as crazy good. Even if you don't care at all about the plot; the worldbuilding, acting, score and visual design will capture you for the whole 2 hours and a half. Just go watch it, we need a part two ASAP.… Expand
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RevanJJOct 22, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s not bad. It’s just not great. It’s half a movie. The pacing is so slow and while it has some truly magnificent moments, it can’t make up for some poor casting decisions, some extremely slow, yet not very deep moments, and many other issues. I found myself having to pause it every 20 minutes to go do something or check my phone. I’m a scifi/Dune junkie. I’ve read them all and watched both versions of the 1984 film. I would still say I enjoy this as a generic scifi movie, but since they want this to be the definitive Dune, I have to say this is a MISS. Also, it’s half a movie. Again wanted to point out it drags along so slowly that Paul is still Paul at the end. 2 hours and 35 minutes for that. Probably 5+ hours for both movies at this rate to get the plot in. The slow, grinding plot that doesn’t even deeply go into the plots within plots. It almost assumes the viewer has seen then scifi shows, the movie, & read all of the books. Otherwise someone new would be liken”what the heck is going on?!” Can’t rate it higher. There are some great things about this movie, but it does not live up to the hype just like Blade Runner 2049. Oh and it’s extremely pretentious. Extremely.… Expand
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BLOODRAINEMOct 23, 2021
The movie lacks some important moments from the book and gives impression that new planet owner was attacked after 2 days. Large gap in level of technology makes the whole movie style unrealistic
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naliOct 22, 2021
A phenomenal cinematic achievement!!! This is one of those rare movies that going to a theater elevates the experience to great level!!! Never have I ever felt an immersive experience going to a cinema hall and having the screen and soundA phenomenal cinematic achievement!!! This is one of those rare movies that going to a theater elevates the experience to great level!!! Never have I ever felt an immersive experience going to a cinema hall and having the screen and sound elevate the movie experience like this since James Cameron’s Avatar. Must watch but only in theaters.… Expand
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JortigoOct 23, 2021
Dune is so very, very complicated to understand, but it's still perfect.
The plot is confusing even for those who pay close attention.
It is a visual delight.
And without a doubt a masterpiece, just like the director's previous films.
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Diar96Oct 22, 2021
Pros:

- Great visuals/CGI - Awesome camera work - Excellent score - The worlds are interesting/promising Cons: - Pacing is WAY too slow - Boring plot - Too much political talk - Not many interesting characters - Not enough action -Pros:

- Great visuals/CGI

- Awesome camera work

- Excellent score

- The worlds are interesting/promising

Cons:

- Pacing is WAY too slow

- Boring plot

- Too much political talk

- Not many interesting characters

- Not enough action

- Disappointing ending

At the end of the day, this movie shows me that Dennis Villeneuve’s style of directing is really a thing to get used to for many people. Sadly, I'm not one of them. In order for a movie, that’s supposed to be part of a trilogy of movies, to get me hooked in for its sequels, it has to convince me with its drama, action, characters & plot. Instead, Dune decides to sequelbait and to bore its audience with nothing but political talk, that is not even explained properly for newbies, who don’t know anything about Dune. It’s been overhyped for nothing and it does not even come close to what the first Lord of the Rings movie did for its sequels, not even by a long shot. Really disappointing!… Expand
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tentongeekOct 28, 2021
Visually this movie is exactly what it should be - expansive, realistic, gritty, and intense! What it does for the cinematography it completely strips from the characters and plot. So many times there is no character, plot or backgroundVisually this movie is exactly what it should be - expansive, realistic, gritty, and intense! What it does for the cinematography it completely strips from the characters and plot. So many times there is no character, plot or background development that it results in a total absence of key information that a viewer needs to understand how the characters related to the events, locations or even other characters. This movie could have been so much better and I can only hope that there is a Complete or Director's Cut somewhere in the future because otherwise this is not worth the watch. 5/10 at best is all this is worth.… Expand
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NuclearpinguinoOct 22, 2021
Absolutely amazing. An instant classic. It gripped me from the beginning and the audio quality is the best in the business
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marooncriticOct 22, 2021
This was breathtaking. Otherworldly, massive in scale, masterfully paced and executed. Go see it in the biggest screen you can, but even on your tv it’s going to be awesome.
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DeN_DarKOct 24, 2021
One of the best Sci-Fi movies in modern times. Very beautiful frames, great music and sound. Characters, scenes, dialogues all are made really well and together make perfect ansamble. Cast overall is perfect. It represents all races but makesOne of the best Sci-Fi movies in modern times. Very beautiful frames, great music and sound. Characters, scenes, dialogues all are made really well and together make perfect ansamble. Cast overall is perfect. It represents all races but makes it so naturally and organically (unlike other shows) that you just don't see any inconsistencies. Cast for the main characters is perfect too. Maybe Dave Bautista is little off in the role of villain because he is too kind-looking guy. All parts of this film are made to work together as one perfect whole. Story and its pace are perfect. This movie doesn't have scenes with histerics, shouting and all characters act really natural and as adults. All in all it is one of the best movies in this genre. It's not plagued with stupid cliches, isn't concentrated too much on action or psychological drama or parents-children problems. It is solid and refined movie and I hope it will save genre from decline.… Expand
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devgreOct 23, 2021
Unparalleled world building and story telling leave this to be an experience beyond compare. While enjoyable in a home viewing setting, it is also worth noting this is best experienced in the theater environment.
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Mal81Oct 22, 2021
Honestly breath-taking. It all felt so human yet so alien at the same time. I was feeling hints of Kubrick in the epic scope and sense of being smaller than the imposing universe and it’s mystery. I’m sad there isn’t a part 2 just yet butHonestly breath-taking. It all felt so human yet so alien at the same time. I was feeling hints of Kubrick in the epic scope and sense of being smaller than the imposing universe and it’s mystery. I’m sad there isn’t a part 2 just yet but my god is it the right way to do this source material… Expand
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ChancewiNov 3, 2021
One of the best films in the last 10 years. The acting was great, the music and effects were amazing. I'm so glad the stuck close to the source material. I can't wait until part two.
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emilytropicOct 25, 2021
This movie tries so hard. It 100% excels at it's gorgeous visuals/music but it falls flat in too many other ways to be a worthy epic. We get long, gorgeous sweeping vistas but very poor to no real character and story development. Even theThis movie tries so hard. It 100% excels at it's gorgeous visuals/music but it falls flat in too many other ways to be a worthy epic. We get long, gorgeous sweeping vistas but very poor to no real character and story development. Even the 1984 version even did a better job at storytelling and connecting with characters/motivations. The sometimes banal dialog doesn't give you the impression these are great houses with great leaders. There is a few poor casting picks and some gender/race swapping of characters that was politically motivated instead of story driven. I already worry this telling will stray even further away from source material to appease modern political sensibilities. Dune tells an unpalatable story about religious jihad and the ugly machinations of power. Why are you make a movie about source material you don't like it? While a remarkable effort that pushed music/visuals to new places, this is real sound and fury, but is far from communicating the story well.… Expand
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han73rOct 24, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am writing on the facts, I will try without spoilers, decide for yourself - to watch or not.

Good:
1. Scenes look epic against the background of the desert and large objects (ships, planets, moons). You can put it on your desktop wallpaper.
2. Worms. The desert really kills. You understand that this is a merciless, unforgiving death.
3. Costumes. Yes, in 140 degrees heat they go without helmets, but this is rather a convention to show an acting game.
4. Some aircraft. The device of their work, animation, flights, their control, etc. have been thought over.

Bad:
1. CGI graphics. Disgusting low-poly monochrome city. Technique - squares, balls, cylinders, and other primitive geometric shapes. The same poor low-budget room décor. The highliner in the form of an empty eclair is already overkilled with minimalism. The eye has nothing to catch. It's just not interesting to watch the visuals.
2. The universe and characters are not revealed. It is not told why the resource is so valuable, how it appears, what it is used for, why travel is so expensive, why there are no computers, etc. Yes, all questions would be closed if you read the books. But that's a weird excuse for the movie. The film should be self-sufficient in itself. An excellent example of the disclosure of the universe from the latter: Demon Slayer: Train "Endless" - you don't have to watch the early anime or read the manga to figure out what's what. Even a small insert would be enough for the film. An example would be the start of any Star Wars. Those. solutions for disclosure have been around for a long time - why has not been applied is a mystery.
3. Bad combat. Firstly, it is completely incomprehensible why, when armed with firearms, people use ordinary swords? There is simply no excuse for this. And the sword fighting itself is poorly staged. They are pretentious, but the feeling is that it is more important for wars to wave epic at the camera than to fight. Hence the impression that this is training, rather than a real fight. Again there are good examples: Game of Thrones, Gladiator, 300 Spartans, Star Wars, Vikings. Each stroke is verified, logical, and looks good on the screen.
4. Music? Was she there? I would like to say that it is boring and not expressive. On the other hand, the music should complement the film through sounds, and here Hans Zimmer did his best to match the soundtrack with what was happening on the screen, creating white noise in the background. The music fits the picture 100%. In this regard, Mad Max: Fury Road is a great example, where the soundtrack also perfectly complements the film without "shouting over it."
5. Installation. The feeling that it was filmed for about 10 hours, and then the editor had to meet at least 2.5. The problem is that the elements important for understanding what is happening were shown crumpled, very quickly and without details, but at the same time there are whole chunks of timekeeping that can be cut out without loss. For example, the situation with the servant: why was it shown that she was giving a blade? How did it then reveal itself, where did the blade go? Why are we talking about palms? To show the value of water on this planet? To just burn them later? But the time to explain the reasons why the Great House left its planet and was completely transferred to another was laid in a few minutes.
Here are questions about timing. The feeling that 2 days have passed since the landing on the planet and the subsequent attack. Judge for yourself - we arrived and examined the principle of the harvester's operation. We went to bed - an attack. Moreover, the attack was expected, but no one was ready for it in the end.
6. Action. It simply does not exist. Almost not. Except for a couple of scenes of flying and fighting with swords. Can you make a movie without such scenes? Of course, there are many good straight films. Only for this it is necessary to switch the viewer's attention to other elements. But they are not here either: the picture is scanty, the scenery is poor, the music is pale, the characters are mostly not revealed, the plot is not clear to the uninitiated.

Verdict. The feeling that the director wanted to grab onto everything at once: epic, deep, wide, but in the end a lot of things failed. The film is as diligent as possible not to be Star Wars - we don't have lightsabers, we fight on regular ones. There is no strength - but there is a voice. We don't have robots yet, but we won't tell you why. And he even succeeds. At the same time, for the film to have a WOW effect, as many people say about it, it must at least show at a decent level what is already in the industry.… Expand
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ShavaunOct 27, 2021
Too many dreams of Chani. We get it .. he dreamed of Chani. Sheesh... Should have spent that wasted time in character development of all characters. No emotional connection to audience when Duncan died. Wasted opportunity. I am a HUGE fanToo many dreams of Chani. We get it .. he dreamed of Chani. Sheesh... Should have spent that wasted time in character development of all characters. No emotional connection to audience when Duncan died. Wasted opportunity. I am a HUGE fan of the book and there was SO MUCH to draw from that was ignored. Yes of COURSE it was cinematically beautiful to behold with gorgeous shots of gorgeous costumes but the story is so rich and powerful that more time and effort should have been devoted to the actual story. As it is the most stunning take away of the film is the way it looks. Give you a 10 for cinematography. Otherwise you gave the audience less depth with 2 parts than the 1984 version did in one film. And you make part 2 all about Chani and I will be spitting in the direction of Hollywood.… Expand
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Jonathan_M_2Oct 29, 2021
If you're patient then this is a solid foundation for the potential franchise. However this movie takes a very long time to go anywhere and it is confusing to follow if you didn't read the books. Also, an hour and a half in you realize allIf you're patient then this is a solid foundation for the potential franchise. However this movie takes a very long time to go anywhere and it is confusing to follow if you didn't read the books. Also, an hour and a half in you realize all anyone has done is talked...there's one training action scene for 30 seconds. I think the pacing, and clarity needs work. But there is so much here, for sure. Worth seeing. A visual treat.… Expand
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AcidCasualOct 23, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With over 18 months of hype and promising roles by Timothee and Zendaya, who’ve not yet proven themselves, but rather a statement about the type of character in this universe. It was good at best.

The visuals are great, but I still wouldn’t say on par with say bladerunner, but more, man of steel. It didn’t seem to create atmosphere as good as it should have.

My problem was…with just a little bit more effort it could have been more convincing. I heard a review talk about how it’s a futuristic Lord if the rings… after watching it you can see why but unlike LOTR it doesn’t have any thrills and spills that build the characters along the way. In fact there’s little character development… it’s all quite obviously leading down one path. There is one ‘oh damn, I didn’t expect that to happen’ but give or take it had a constant trajectory.

Yes, there’s these ongoing visions which try and show you what will happen, but in a twisty turny way… but they’re not that exciting. zendaya features a lot in the film in these visions, but actually you see 5 minutes of her and when you do, there’s not a lot of acting from her.

The bad guy is this fat floating grease ball… that is like a new take on jabba the hut. The bloke playing him is the same guy out of mamma mia. He’s just not scary enough… He comes out of black ouze and at one point looks like a giant snake or worm, there’s plenty of opportunity to knock our socks off. But nothing.

All the cast to be honest are good except for the bad guy and Zendaya.

They can easily make all this work in the next part, that’s the only saving grace.… Expand
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saucyninja007Oct 25, 2021
A good first half of a movie that is unsatisfying mainly because its story is incomplete. That is the biggest criticism I have but it is a fairly big one.
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greedoinaspeedoOct 24, 2021
Incredible! Really awe inspiring. Everything I was hoping for, and more. My favorite science fiction film.
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