Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two is such an incredible achievement in the science fiction genre of filmmaking. It was an absolute beauty to behold. I can’t even begin to count the amount of times my breath was taken away. After watching Part One I said if they stick the landing and really nail Part Two Dune would be come one if the greatest Sci-Fi films of all time. With having finally seen Part Two, the film accomplishes this wildly. Part Two really brings into focus the story of Paul becoming the Fremen’s Messiah and the implications that has. The religious aspects of Dune have always fascinated me so I loved seeing them so front and center here. The way Paul’s character evolves throughout the movie so so well done. The story is nestled inside a very detailed world. Dune has such a full, rich Sci-Fi world and this film brings it fully to life. The score is instantly massively iconic here. Sitting in the IMAX theater listening to the music blasting into my ears sent shivers down my spine! Hans Zimmer truly out did himself. Every single member of the Dune production was asked to take what they did in the first movie and crank it up to a 20. I’m absolutely dying to see this in 70mm IMAX because they have the most gorgeous shot after the most gorgeous shot in this. This was exactly what I pictured when I read the book. The entire cast devour their rolls. Timothée Chalamet is really outstanding as Muad’dib. His roll is really complex in this second movie and he sells some really out there scenes with how compelling his performance is. Zendaya is also a stand out playing a much changed and more actualized version of Chani than in the books. Rebecca Ferguson and Javier Bardem both kill it as Jessica and Stilgar. They both fan the flames of Paul’s ascension to Messiah. The direction they choose to go with Alia was different from the book but ultimately worked. Definitely gives Ferguson some very interesting scenes to play. Getting to see more of the Harkonnens was a delight. They are so macabre and gruesome. They make for very unique sci-fi villains. Gotta say Austin Butler was outstanding as Feyd-Rautha. Florence Pugh and Christopher Walken both make for a perfect Irulan and Emperor but their rolls are small. Ultimately fans of genre entertainment really won big with Dune: Part Two. This is blockbuster filmmaking that also functions on a very artistic level. For as bad as the other adaptations of Dune are this film is proof that it can be done. What was once thought to be an unfilmable behemoth of a book has now successfully been translated to the silver screen. Dune: Part Two truly is one of the best sci-fi pictures ever made. Can’t say enough amazing things about this!!! Feel like I’m high on Spice after seeing this!!!