Most recorded entertainment is only worth half my attention these days, which is why I keep my phone in my hands as I watch. Fifteen minutes into this movie, I set my phone down and left if there for the remainder of the film. The cinematography and CG work, which employed hundreds of workers (judging by the credits), were better than flawless - they greatly contributed to the movie, and I'm grateful to the entire cast and crew for filming in the deadly hot seasons in Jordan to give us this level of realism.
Chalamet's performance was a revelation. I am unfamiliar with his slim career to date, but he sold the idea that, as his film father said, great leaders do not seek to lead, they are called - then answer.
Isaac does a fine job creating a believable bond with his film son. I truly believed the famous moment when he told Paul that all he ever needed him to be was his son. I also bought his basic decency as a man.
The only weak part was the role of Lady Jessica. Given her training, the director should've instructed Ferguson to play her as a more confident woman rather than one who seems rattled by every challenge.
I'm very glad that the director and the film production co. Decided that Herbert's book needed to be multiple films. I thought the same ever since the first attempt to adapt the sprawling novel. I'm eagerly awaiting the second film.
Chalamet's performance was a revelation. I am unfamiliar with his slim career to date, but he sold the idea that, as his film father said, great leaders do not seek to lead, they are called - then answer.
Isaac does a fine job creating a believable bond with his film son. I truly believed the famous moment when he told Paul that all he ever needed him to be was his son. I also bought his basic decency as a man.
The only weak part was the role of Lady Jessica. Given her training, the director should've instructed Ferguson to play her as a more confident woman rather than one who seems rattled by every challenge.
I'm very glad that the director and the film production co. Decided that Herbert's book needed to be multiple films. I thought the same ever since the first attempt to adapt the sprawling novel. I'm eagerly awaiting the second film.