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Dune (2021)
The Introduction to the world of Dune
Denis Villeneuve did it!.. Almost. Let me elaborate.
A masterclass on World building -
In Dune: part one, Denis Villeneuve opens our eyes to the world of Dune. By staying as true as possible to Frank Herbert's novel, the audience get to experience what Dune 'feels' like. Cinematographer Greig Fraser skilfully utilized the beautiful and immense scale that the Imax technology provides. Together with Villeneuve they were able to balance that with exciting handheld shots in the desert and dreamy close ups during Paul's visions. During most parts of the film the editing is good, while other parts are great. 'The voice' plays a significant role in the story of Dune. There are several scenes in which characters make use of 'the voice'. Editor Joe Walker, who has collaborated with Villeneuve several times before, uses his editing to let us experience what it would feel like if 'the voice' is used on someone. The visions from Paul together with the orange b-roll shots are also smartly edited in the film. Joe Walker nailed it. This can also be said about the great Hans Zimmer. In order to create the sound of Dune, Mr Zimmer wanted to create sounds that we are not familiar with. The story of Dune takes place far in the future. This is why Hans created new instruments that could make sounds that fit the Dune era. Together with deep throat singing and the female voice at the head, Hans Zimmer has created one of his most unique and most creative scores to date.
Almost perfect -
The all-star cast of Dune definitely brought their a-game to this project. The acting is amazing, especially that of Rebecca Ferguson. But the film lacked a degree of emotional connection between the viewer and the characters. As a viewer I became in love with the world of Dune but not that much with the characters living in it. Even though Dune: part one is "Just The Beginning", the ending did not tickle my brain or emotions. The ending of this film should give us the excitement of what is still to come, but alternatively the ending was quite abrupt. I felt somewhat unsatisfied while the movie is such a beautiful piece of art.
My final thought -
The first part of the story of Dune isn't solely about the fighting or the action, nor is it focused on friendship or love. The first part of the Dune story is and should be about the world of Arrakis, the political game controlled by the empire, influenced by the Bene Gesserit and played among the houses and most important the journey of Paul Atreides that has just begun! I'm in love with this world.