Dune: Part Two
Dune: Part Two
Paul 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.
HaHaHarvey44 reviewedMay 28, 2025
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is a visual marvel, but I found it less than the sum of its parts. The cinematography is breathtaking, as you'd expect from Villeneuve and Hans Zimmer’s score resonates deeply. However, the dialogue often feels expository, telling rather than showing, which detracts from the film's immersive experience. For instance, characters frequently articulate their motivations and emotions explicitly, leaving little room for audience interpretation.
Moreover, the film's attempt to address contemporary themes sometimes feels forced. Chani's character, for example, is given more agency, which is interesting and gives the character more agency, but it occasionally comes across as a modern ideological insertion rather than an organic development. This shift, while aiming to add depth, can feel at odds with the original narrative's intent.
In essence, while Dune: Part Two excels in visual storytelling, its heavy-handed dialogue and overt thematic insertions can undermine its impact. The film aspires to be both a grand spectacle and a profound narrative, but in trying to be both, it sometimes loses its footing.