[Movie] Dune - Denis Villeneuve

Well, finally watched this, admittedly via streaming, but good lord, did this deliver (for me at least). Really beat my expectations, and I didn't even mind where they ended this installment -- great choice. Performances, visuals, sound design, world building, ... I think it's a monumental sci-fi achievement. Can't wait to watch it again soon.

 

But honestly, you know who didn't fit, like... at all?
Josh Brolin, who I normally like in films, did not fit in this one at all. Even him running across the sand, or yelling at young Paul. It all just fell flat. Everyone else fit for me, including Momoa, Bautista, you name it, especially Ferguson. Good lord was she amazing.

 

Goonies never die!

 

In case this hasn't been posted, please enjoy. Especially what they did to Brolin and the (now southern) mom.



(I had no idea this channel still existed, but an old -- what else -- friend sent this to me, now that I finally saw the movie.)

 

This movie is about to come back to HBOMax for anybody that missed out on it the first time.

 

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Return to Arrakis for Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two”

 

Glad to see it coming back, but damn...Nov 17, 2023

 

80's Dune is still better.

 

Not too bad considering they just started filming this month. Keep in mind the original release date was 10/2021 and there were concerns it would be a flop. After the early release date in late summer, it was clear to the studio this was a solid film and started pre production talks before the full global release. By the release date, it was announced Dune Part 2 was green lit. Not too long after that the first series was announced (that was fast!) and Children of Dune (part 3) would complete the theatrical trilogy. As any Dune fan knows, Dune Messiah completes the trilogy, so we should expect another 3 movies after this along with several other spin off series. Dune-verse is massive.

The question remains, will all the new freshly minted Paul Atreides fans

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accept that Paul Atreides is closer to being Emperor Palpetine than being a savior

 

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I would say that is more true of Leto II than Paul.

 

Everyone thought the film was very good, but think the general moviegoer and a lot women were not impressed enough to go back for more. Given Dune's buget, I envision a big challenge getting six movies out of this. They have some bridges to gap, but it's popularity internationally gives it a chance to eek across the finish line.

 

I didn't know they were trying for 6 movies. If they can make something even better on the 2nd one it could snowball. There is a ton of potential there.