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.
- David19h agoAbsolute Cinema
- 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
- Kevin WardJuly 2, 2025Exceeded every expectation.
- Angellics ChanceJune 30, 2025Unexpected awesomeness!
- pkrivas89June 28, 2025THE SPICE MUST FLOW AND VERILY IT HAS. AMAZING MOVIE.
- Spaceman JoeJune 24, 2025PEAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! goated BEST DARK CHARACTER ARC
- TubzJune 24, 2025Excellent reworking of a cult classic
- 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.
- Nathan MagretaJune 21, 2025Masterpiece. Amazing visuals, amazing acting, amazing directing, amazing story, and no flaws. One of the greatest films I have seen ever.
- chrismoraitisMarch 1, 2025I would rate 10/5 if I could. Movies such as this one are nowadays very rare gems. Goosebumps every time.
- tjernanJune 13, 2025Almost three ours with so little content. They could have filled it with more detailed descriptions of the plot.
- HaHaHarvey44May 28, 2025Denis 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.
- 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.
