Dune: Part Two
Directed by Denis VilleneuvePaul Atreides aligns with Chani and the Fremen, fueled by a desire for retribution against those who dismantled his family. Confronted with a pivotal decision between his profound affection for an individual and the destiny of the universe, he commits to averting a dire future he alone envisions.
Cast of Dune: Part Two
Dune: Part Two Ratings & Reviews
- frohb1d agoNot your typical lightminded action Sci-Fi, nevertherless a master piece.
- rg9400November 1, 2024Dune 2 was a spectacle on numerous fronts, and one of the only movies that I can truly say demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible. The cinematography is stellar, with multiple scenes composed with such attention to detail, not only in the foreground but also in the complexity of the background. Hans Zimmer is at the top of his game, and there isn't really anything I can say beyond that in terms of praise. Where I think this movie really shines though is the sound design. The thudding of the thumpers calling forward the worms, the roar of large crowds, the Voice permeating throughout a room...all of them shook me to the bone in IMAX, giving me the same visceral reaction as the characters. When people talk about Dune 2 and its cinematic quality, it is the combination of these various factors that create a stunning audiovisual feast. The proficient filmmaking coupled with the scale and epicness of the Dune story are enticing me to go to my nearest theater just to catch one of the many scenes living rent-free in my head right now. How does the movie hold up beyond the audiovisual aspect? I am a bit reticent to label any of the acting as truly stellar, and though I enjoyed Austin Butler's Feyd-Rautha, I don't think it deserved the level of hype it had going into the movie. Timothee Chalmet is pretty good, but again, I will be surprised to see him in the Leading Actor nomination list for the Oscars next year. Despite the lack of a standout performance, the acting ensemble overall is all good across the board, without anyone necessarily feeling like a weak link. They work together really well, and no one person dominates the screen. Rebecca Ferguson was my personal favorite. I think the one area this movie (and the one before it) suffer the most is the story/characters. Denis Villeneuve is on record saying that he feels the focus of movies should be on the image, not dialogue. And honestly, I feel it shows in his movies, especially these two Dune movies. There is a coldness and distance in this movie that makes some of the story and character interactions feel rushed, with it seeming like Denis wants to just jump to the next big setpiece. That's not to say there isn't dialogue or that the movie is pure spectacle and action -- there are quieter moments as well, as we finally start to get a bit more Bene Gesserit scheming. But you can tell that this is not his primary focus. Villeneuve seems to have changed a lot from the source material to drive home the theme and arc of Paul Atredies, and in that regard, I think he's still very cognizant of what he is trying to tell overall. There is no doubt what the thematic takeaways are from this movie, and even though there can be complexity regarding the different terminology behind all the religions and mysticism, the storytelling is still very clear. In this sense, the movie is reflective of a larger trend I see in sci-fi sometimes, to focus more on concepts and ideas than on the individuals whose roles serve more to drive those themes home than to be deep characters with their own interiority. Given all of this, your mileage may vary a bit. If you are someone who struggles with some of the more sterile sci-fi stories and prefers character-driven material, I do think there are certain aspects of this movie that will not land. However, if you are looking for a cinematic experience, a reason to go the theater, to be a part of a movie that will undoubtedly inspire and influence future filmmaking and that will set a new bar for how large scale epics can be depicted, then go watch this right now.
- COCO3d agoNo idea how it just gets better with every rewatch.
- Dr. Aeger5d agoNo amount of battle seasoning can prepare you for a foot-first dive into the black abyss of a grab boy.
- VarunJanuary 26, 2025A truly glorious spectacle. My IMAX theatre usually starts with an ad before the movie that says “Don’t see a movie, be a part of one”, and this accurately fits my experience of Dune 2. THIS IS CINEMA. This movie puts other blockbusters to shame. The visuals are spectacular, with so many picturesque scenes that I could use as a wallpaper and the amazing cinematography gives you a grand scope of the world. The perfect vfx makes the surroundings, vehicles, weapon explosions, Worms, etc. all feel tangible and real. It enhances the tense and energetic action sequences. It’s a no brainer at this point to praise Hans Zimmer, he knocks it out of the park every single time. The score is deep, mystical, invigorating and just BADASS. And the sound design is way too good, it makes perfect use of the IMAX speakers. This is hands down one of the best sci-fi/fantasy worlds you’ll ever experience on the big screen. Spoilers ahead. Timothée Chalamet did a really great job, you can feel his motivations, frustrations, precariousness and ultimately his strong presence as the prophet. Zendaya as Chani provides a great anchor and mirror to Paul but is also very much her own person. Rebecca Ferguson is really captivating in her frightening transformation into the Reverend Mother. Javier Bardem as Stilgar is really good at handling the comedic elements as well as representing the faction of fanaticism amongst the fremen. Austin Butler’s acting blew me away, he is completely unrecognisable as the psychopathic Feyd-Rautha. All the performances were great. The pacing of the story felt unique, it was both slow and fast at many times but I enjoyed every minute of it. However there were a few scenes that felt rushed, with the main one being Paul’s transformation after drinking the Water of Life. I wanted to see more of his visions and why it had a big effect on him, and I also found it weird how Chani takes a drop of the water and then there’s an abrupt cut to Paul waking up, I don’t understand how she helped him. The love story between them was very believable but I wanted to see more of their interactions. There’s way too much information and relationships to be packed into a single movie, but I really believe Denis Villeneuve did his absolute best to render it all into a cohesive and entertaining way and I hope an extended cut will release to smooth out some of the flaws. Paul trying to mount the Worm has to be one of my favourite cinematic sequences of all time, I was almost out of my seat and grinning like an idiot. The final war was crazy and despite its brief length, it still manages to be better than most high budget superhero movies who can’t stop making crap and uninspired action scenes. I was really enthralled by the power politics of the empire, the Bene Gesserit’s schemes, religious faith and rule amongst the fremen, future visions impacting the present moment and so much more. The dessert looks unrelenting and they did a great job depicting the fremen as ferocious survivalists. The Harkonnen black and white world was really cool. I’m really looking forward to Florence Pugh’s character in the future despite her small role. Also Anya Taylor-Joy supremacy continues! Although not a huge variety, the costume designs still go pretty hard in this film and I can’t wait to see what the other houses look like in the sequel. Despite a few flaws, I’m giving this movie a perfect score because it was mind-blowing and I can’t stop praising it enough and y’all need to watch this in IMAX to do justice to Denis Villeneuve’s grand vision.
- James SaenzMarch 18, 2025perfect movie. everything about it is perfect. villeneuve just doesn’t know how to miss.
- VidMarch 11, 2025Pretty good much better than part one.
- MeghannBJanuary 31, 2025I feel very fortunate to have seen this in the theater, and if they re-release ahead of the next installment, I will happily go again. Chalamet, Zendaya, Ferguson, and the entire cast captivated my attention the ENTIRE movie. I didn't even want to get up to take a bathroom break. The music combined with the visual effects were so powerful. To me, this evokes the epic movies of the old days. A true Hollywood epic that makes you want to stand in line for hours to be the first to see the next one. I love this movie so much. If you haven't seen it, I just don't even know what to say. Please cancel your plans, black out your living room and enter the world of Dune.
- karle875March 2, 2025Mesmerizing, incredible.
- BradenFebruary 12, 2025Dune: Part Two is an exceptional adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic. Director Denis Villeneuve has somehow topped his work on part one and gave us a truly grandiose sci-fi epic. Must-watch cinema here, folks. I highly recommend checking this out on the largest (and loudest) screen you can find. Here's to getting a trilogy!
- chrismoraitisMarch 1, 2025I would rate 10/5 if I could. Movies such as this one are nowadays very rare gems. Goosebumps every time.
- AngusMcNutzFebruary 25, 2025(Review for Part 1 & 2) I feel like Denis Villeneuve is what happens when you take the technicality of Christopher Nolan and add actual style instead of bleak palettes. As someone who never read the books, it was a bit daunting taking these on tbh. I appreciated how gently these films move you through the intensely thick layer of expository setup, gently ramping it up and up until it really takes off in Part 2. Story wise, it kinda does just feel like “Game of Thrones in Space” but it works, mostly by not letting things sit for too long. Overall, an engaging, gorgeous piece of filmmaking. Another notch for Villeneuve and his insane eye for shots that make you nut.
- Jack BlitzFebruary 18, 2025Just wow. It lives up to all the hype and then surpasses it! I genuinely feel like this is a film that will be seen as revolutionary. Denis Villeneuve has created something that is epic beyond proportions. I believe this can justifiably be called a masterpiece and will be mandatory learning in film classes for generations to come. It is easily a top-25 film for me. - Spoilers from here on - Within the first 15 minutes, I immediately knew that this was something special. The scene where Paul and Jessica are hiding from the Harkonnen warriors and you can feel and hear their bodies thumping one-by-one to the ground was so intense that I felt like I was there. This sound design is worthy of every award there is. It was a highlight for me. The film then settles in as we meet the Fremen, headlined by the extremely talented and laugh-out-loud funny Stilgar, brilliantly played by Javier Bardem. The religious conflict between his sect and Chani's sect was not only extremely important to the plot, but also added another level of complexity to an already extremely captivating story. It just worked so well. The best moment in the film for me was undoubtedly the worm-riding scene. This was already immensely emotional as we felt the necessity for Paul to be accepted as the Lisan al Gaib. The score, visual effects, and the contrast between the Paul's quiet focused mind and the loud, disruptive sandworm took that emotion to another level and had me tearing up. It was an incredibly moving moment. The final act was so gripping. It just flew by. The fight scenes felt immense, but also intimate and emotional. In fact, that is a theme throughout this film. Villeneuve has the special ability to emit a sense of vastness while also making the audience feel close and intimately tied to the action. It is truly a one of a kind talent. The final confrontation with Austin Butler's Feyd-Rautha and the sacrifice Paul and Chani's relationship must take is as equally exhilarating as it is heartbreaking. Part 1 is that much better now that Part 2 is here, and this legendary novel finally has a worthy motion-picture counterpart. Villeneuve has definitely earned the right to complete this trilogy with Messiah and give Paul, Chani, the Fremen, and House Atreides their proper send-off. What a moment in cinematic history. I am so happy we get to share it together.
- burtjohansonFebruary 5, 2025An incredibly entertaining story with breathtaking, captivating visuals. Undoubtedly Villeneuve’s best work - can’t wait for Part 3!
- TanalienNovember 2, 2024I expected Dune: Part Two to be a tale about a generation breaking the cycles of violence that preceded them. It is not. Rather, the film is about how the next generation continues them. To showcase this, director Denis Villeneuve has assembled some of the best, young talent in Hollywood and surrounded them with proven, established actors.
