The first reviews are in for Dune: Part Two. and the reaction has been extremely positive.
The official premise for the Dune: Part One sequel reads:
'This follow-up film will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavours to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.'
It stars Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, Charlotte Rampling, Javier Bardem, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, and Souheila Yacoub.
Dune: Part Two premiered this week and a select few in attendance have provided their reactions, which you can read below.
Dune: Part Two reactions
“Dune: Part Two is a triumph. Even more immense than the first, but much more intimate — Denis Villeneuve manages to streamline the more alienating second half of the book into a riveting, action-packed epic. Two Towers-level mastery of battle sequences. Zendaya is the star." - Hoai-Tran Bui of Inverse.
“I was kind of mixed on the first Dune. Dune: Part Two is phenomenal. Up there with the greatest sci-fi movies I’ve ever seen. I want to ride a sandworm.” - Mike Ryan of Uproxx.
“Dune: Part Two is damn impressive. Villeneuve crafts some truly VISIONARY moments. Austin Butler gives a truly transformative performance (and not talking makeup either). Very moving ending. A wee bit long? Yes. Did I forget I saw it the next day? Yes. Still, gonna be massive.” - Gregory Ellwood of The Playlist.
“Dune Part Two is phenomenal! More astonishingly epic than P1 and boldly realize Herbert’s density in its political and religious themes. It’s all so intricately crafted that it leads to one of the coolest and riveting climaxes I’ve ever seen. Denis once again got that mf spice!” - Reviewer Rendy Jones.
"When Lord of the Rings ended in ‘03, I was worried we’d never have a movie experience like that ever again. I was wrong. Now we have Dune. Part Two isn’t just bigger and better than Part One in every way — it cements the series as one of the greatest cinematic experiences EVER.” - Jake Hamilton of Reel Blend.
“Dune Part Two is not only Denis’s magnum opus; it’s the definitive sci-fi epic of a generation. A tragic tale of blind fanaticism & corruption. A spectacular, soulful, awe-inspiring masterclass of aesthetics & mood beautifully echoing Paul’s turbulent journey. Left me speechless!” - Griffin Schiller of FilmSpeak.
“Denis Villeneuve sticks the landing with Dune Part Two, a fascinating, terrifying character study told on a gloriously grand sci-fi scale. Timothée Chalamet & Zendaya are INCREDIBLE in it, the set pieces are jaw-dropping, & the supporting cast elevates all the rest. It’s great.” - Reporter Germain Lussier.
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