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
- 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.
- Peter Capp11h agoStunning locations, sets and wardrobe, and phography are a must on a big screen.
- mickerdooOctober 24, 2025After the info dump of the first, part two is able to deliver meaningful battles, advancements and dynamics. Revolutionary design.
- 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.
- 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.
- Camilo GutierrezOctober 22, 2025A good film with great production, but you should watch it several times or do some research to fully enjoy it.
- M0NKYNUTZOctober 21, 2025Whats not to love about the story, scenes and sounds. Sci-fi at it's best.. best watched on a big screen and loud. Cinematic sweetness. Cannot wait for the next installment!
- EinieOctober 21, 2025Come on part 3 😄 can't hold on much longer
- tomdyer348October 19, 2025Epic movie
- chrismoraitisMarch 1, 2025I would rate 10/5 if I could. Movies such as this one are nowadays very rare gems. Goosebumps every time.
- Tubeman72September 30, 2025Without much pause, the viewer has to jump again on the fast train of Dune (2021). Paul Atreides (Timothée “Wonka” Chalamet) hides with his mother Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) among the Fremen, the native people of the spice planet Arrakis. Under the guidance of the Fremen leader Stilgar (Javier Bardem) and the young woman from Paul’s visions, Chani (Zendaya), mother and son learn how to survive in the desert. In return, they help the Fremen in their guerrilla war against the killers of Paul’s father Leto, House of Harkonnen. While he fights for the last members of House Atreides, Paul struggles with visions of the future and his role as Lisan Al Gaib, the Messiah for the Bene Gesserit and the fundamentalist Fremen. Meanwhile, the Harkonnens, led by the evil Baron (Stellan Skarsgård), believe Paul and Lady Jessica are dead. The Baron also wants to destroy the Fremen rebels to take back full control of spice production on Arrakis. But his nephew Beast Rabban (Dave Bautista) fails to defeat the Fremen and is replaced by another young family member, the feared Feyd-Rautha (Austin “Elvis” Butler). At the same time, the Emperor (Christopher Walken) and the sisterhood Bene Gesserit watch closely how the fight between the Harkonnens and the Fremen develops. The story moves much faster than in the first part, with family conflicts, hidden motives and space battles in Frank Herbert’s huge universe. Part I was calm and thoughtful, but Part II is more dynamic. In a positive way, Dune: Part II can be compared to The Empire Strikes Back (Irvin Kershner, 1980), episode V of the Star Wars saga. The seeds planted in episode IV, A New Hope (George Lucas, 1977), grow fast in episode V, sometimes with surprising results, and basic ideas like the Force no longer need to be explained. Although Dune by Villeneuve is closer in tone to Game of Thrones, they all share themes like good versus evil, the Messiah idea, political intrigue in a noble world, and supernatural powers. The Dune universe also puts more focus on the ecology of its planets. You may need to catch your breath when the credits roll. The film is even more overwhelming than the first one. Director Villeneuve and his team filled over two and a half hours with a lot of story. It is almost a miracle that the film only becomes unbalanced near the end (and to think David Lynch had to put everything in only two hours). Still, Paul’s change from man to Messiah feels a little forced, especially when the plot moves very quickly in the last act. Like in other fantasy epics, such as Fritz Lang’s Die Nibelungen (1924), Villeneuve and writer Jon Spaiths created another epic film journey. The humor and romance, that little bit of lightness, also work better than in the first film. And if Star Wars had not been Star Wars, it would have been Dune. Herbert’s books were a big inspiration for George Lucas. With these films, Villeneuve clearly wants to give the world modern myths to reflect on. And he also shows what Lucas left behind with the Ewoks. Let Part III (and maybe more) come soon!
- JewelsSeptember 25, 2025Extremely good.
- 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.
- Lucas MagretaJuly 21, 2025a amazing movie! a great sequel to the first dune which was amazing and that I love. not the best movie ever but still made me love the dune franchise even more than I did when I watched the first dune movie
- freddagg22September 14, 2025Epic big screen direction and story with big screen visuals...
