Dune 2, a step up in almost every way from the first part, the second installment of this series once again exceeds expectations. Now with a bit more of the emotional pull the first movie might've been missing a bit. This is a must watch for any fantasy sci-fi fan.
Whilst Dune 1 was for the most part a lot of learning and set up in terms of getting the viewer to understand the world they're in. Dune 2 delves deeper into the society that surrounds it's main planet. And dives deeper into the main characters story and future. It is still heavy on the introductions of new things, and it never seems to stop adding moving parts to expand the world we're in. Dune 2 focuses more on character and the more human elements, whilst still giving plenty of action and lore. It's a mesmerizing spectacle. And that mostly due to the masterful directing. This series is becoming Villeneuve's magnum opus, and it has every right to be.
If anything, both movies have been a masterclass in directing, pacing and composition. It borders on every frame a painting territory but doesn't dwell and needing to feel pretty. It's stylized just enough to plant you in a unique world unlike anything else I've seen in a while. It does so at a LOTR/Star Wars level, that's impressive. I've made the comparison to Star Wars with the first movie but we've definitely veered off that feeling, it's becoming it's own thing now and all the better for it. The underlying themes are still present, here being religion and devotion. And allows for some extra reflection which is nice.
Acting is once again phenomenal, I already knew the main cast is incredible, and the newly added cast is just as good. That said, the casting. Specifically for the Emperor, I found lacking, neither did the accent fit in the world nor did it feel like a strong enough character to hold that position. It is the only casting I felt that was out of place. Even though I like Walken as a actor, like recently in Severance where he was great. I don't think he works here though. That said it's not present in a significant amount of the movie to really annoy me enough or degrade the experience.
The music, again. Incredible, the main theme is just so good and used surprisingly sparingly in full force. I do need to watch both movies again to really refresh myself on this.
And yeah, these movies deserve a second viewing. Though the best option is to see it in a nice theater with proper sound. Because then it becomes a ride you don't want to ever end. It took me a few minutes to get back into it, but halfway through I just wanted it to last forever.
Being said, as much as Dune 1 felt like a big set-up, Dune 2 follows the same thread, but feels more coherent as a singular movie. The risk of all these open ends is the future, and if they can hold this standard of quality.
All in all, this is what makes theaters worth visiting again and pay the current day premium for overpriced seats, drinks and popcorn.
Whilst Dune 1 was for the most part a lot of learning and set up in terms of getting the viewer to understand the world they're in. Dune 2 delves deeper into the society that surrounds it's main planet. And dives deeper into the main characters story and future. It is still heavy on the introductions of new things, and it never seems to stop adding moving parts to expand the world we're in. Dune 2 focuses more on character and the more human elements, whilst still giving plenty of action and lore. It's a mesmerizing spectacle. And that mostly due to the masterful directing. This series is becoming Villeneuve's magnum opus, and it has every right to be.
If anything, both movies have been a masterclass in directing, pacing and composition. It borders on every frame a painting territory but doesn't dwell and needing to feel pretty. It's stylized just enough to plant you in a unique world unlike anything else I've seen in a while. It does so at a LOTR/Star Wars level, that's impressive. I've made the comparison to Star Wars with the first movie but we've definitely veered off that feeling, it's becoming it's own thing now and all the better for it. The underlying themes are still present, here being religion and devotion. And allows for some extra reflection which is nice.
Acting is once again phenomenal, I already knew the main cast is incredible, and the newly added cast is just as good. That said, the casting. Specifically for the Emperor, I found lacking, neither did the accent fit in the world nor did it feel like a strong enough character to hold that position. It is the only casting I felt that was out of place. Even though I like Walken as a actor, like recently in Severance where he was great. I don't think he works here though. That said it's not present in a significant amount of the movie to really annoy me enough or degrade the experience.
The music, again. Incredible, the main theme is just so good and used surprisingly sparingly in full force. I do need to watch both movies again to really refresh myself on this.
And yeah, these movies deserve a second viewing. Though the best option is to see it in a nice theater with proper sound. Because then it becomes a ride you don't want to ever end. It took me a few minutes to get back into it, but halfway through I just wanted it to last forever.
Being said, as much as Dune 1 felt like a big set-up, Dune 2 follows the same thread, but feels more coherent as a singular movie. The risk of all these open ends is the future, and if they can hold this standard of quality.
All in all, this is what makes theaters worth visiting again and pay the current day premium for overpriced seats, drinks and popcorn.