Dune

The sand slowly blows… almost as slow as the plot of this movie seems to take place. Dune: Part One stands out from most modern movies from today in two very big ways: a slow, methodical way of building a world, and a movie that cannot and will not be self contained into its own bubble. And for both of these reasons it shines. From the beginning you know that this one movie is not the end, and it takes it sweet time to fully flesh out this world, in which it is able to deliver an experience which will surely pay off. The interactions between characters, environments, and challenges are fully fleshed out and realistic (as realistic as a sci fi movie taking place 8000 years from now can), so there is never a dull moment or something that does not pay off. Each character has their ambitions and morals that are clearly capped off and fulfilled, while also being charming, endearing, or downright disgusting. The acting is incredible. Timothee Chalamets character doesn’t speak nearly as much as a main character would be expected to, but the facial expressions and mannerisms clearly show how Paul Atreides works. Oscar Isaac and Rebecca Ferguson were also clear standouts that had great chemistry with Timothee and more. The score by Hans Zimmer is absolutely jaw dropping and anxiety inducing, perfect for a world like this. Overall the movie was close to perfect, however, it was held back by the plot moving extremely slowly, introducing characters that were extremely commonly foreshadowed 20 minutes before the ending of the movie, which made it feel awkward. And these foreshadowing moments almost came too often, with not much variety except sprinkling a bit more exposition. Overall, Dune: Part One is incredible, with a very low amount of cons and a clear, full, list of highs. A treat to watch and a thrill to enjoy.