“Beautiful” would put it lightly.
“Majestic” may be closer, but it’s hard to describe how good “Dune: Part Two” looks and sounds. Every scene is put together so well, from writing to cinematography and sound design. Through these, Frank Herbert’s book is finally given an amazing adaptation.
“Dune: Part Two” serves not only as a great sequel, but a great adaption from book to screen. It delves further into Arrakis, the desert planet on which “Dune” primarily takes place and the lives of Fremen, the native people to Arrakis; the Fremen connections to the planet’s resources like the spice – a powerful substance worth trillions of dollars and the giant sandworms; and the rise of a messiah on Arrakis.
At nearly three hours long, “Dune: Part Two” is dense, however, it never feels too confusing and with its excellent pacing, it’s easily digestible even for new viewers unfamiliar with the book. Even with many characters, the actors are all given their time to shine. Stars like Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh and Austin Butler (to name a few) all make their appearances with great performances.
But maybe the biggest part of the film is the presentation.
The visuals are some of the best ever put into a movie. The cinematography paints an astounding picture of various planets. From sweeping landscape shots to ones that focus on the little details, the cinematography never fails to impress.
“Dune: Part Two” was ambitious. Luckily, director Denis Villeneuve succeeded and gave us a film that stands as one of the best sequels. If you’re a fan of “Dune,” or science fiction and fantasy, this movie is a must-watch on the biggest screen possible. It’s currently available in theaters.