Dune: Part Two is a spectacular movie that comes in times where there are nearly no more great movies in Hollywood; While the industry is busy with random, dry content such as Marvel, DC and even Star Wars. Some creators manage to salvage a bit of honor left in the film and TV industry and create some epic movies and shows.
Either it be Nolan with Oppenheimer, Spielberg with Masters of the Air or even now, Villeneuve with Dune Part 2. It's good to know that some creators still have a certain passion and drive to make epic movies.
In my last review of Dune from 2021, I expressed my disappointment over the need of turning Dune into a new franchise. I still stand by that thought, A trilogy would have been good enough because with six books to cover it really bears the question - how long can this be going? How long till this franchise will be completely worn out?
I feel at this point that complementing the Visual Affects is an obvious statement, for such a grandiose movie the VFX will most certainly be at a high level.
Greig Fraser is the one to thank for the crazy photography, there is nothing to compare between this and a Disney or Marvel movie.
In terms of casting, among all the characters Paul was my favorite. Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) to me kind of redefines the title "the chosen one." He is powerful and a born leader, with plenty of followers by his side. I haven't been this invested in a "chosen one" character since the prequal trilogy with Anakin Skywalker.
Which is why I believe we could see in the third film a major downfall to his character, a tragedy to come. It's like the old saying: "you either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain." Chani (Zendaya) is not much of a interesting character, sure I might be missing something that others can point out to me. But story and plot speaking she doesn't deliver much. Which is why it felt weird for me to end the movie with her fleeing the scene.
Feyd-Rautha (Austin Butler) felt like an interesting villain, not the most worthy opponent to Paul. But still had some potential. If the movie had done more to dive into his character, I believe he could have been great for the rest of the franchise.
To summarize, as much as I want to be invested in the story world of Dune. I don't understand the need to turn it into an entire new franchise. Sure, there are many reasons such as money and marketing. And yet still I don't know what to make out of it. I rather enjoy the movies as they are.
Either it be Nolan with Oppenheimer, Spielberg with Masters of the Air or even now, Villeneuve with Dune Part 2. It's good to know that some creators still have a certain passion and drive to make epic movies.
In my last review of Dune from 2021, I expressed my disappointment over the need of turning Dune into a new franchise. I still stand by that thought, A trilogy would have been good enough because with six books to cover it really bears the question - how long can this be going? How long till this franchise will be completely worn out?
I feel at this point that complementing the Visual Affects is an obvious statement, for such a grandiose movie the VFX will most certainly be at a high level.
Greig Fraser is the one to thank for the crazy photography, there is nothing to compare between this and a Disney or Marvel movie.
In terms of casting, among all the characters Paul was my favorite. Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) to me kind of redefines the title "the chosen one." He is powerful and a born leader, with plenty of followers by his side. I haven't been this invested in a "chosen one" character since the prequal trilogy with Anakin Skywalker.
Which is why I believe we could see in the third film a major downfall to his character, a tragedy to come. It's like the old saying: "you either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain." Chani (Zendaya) is not much of a interesting character, sure I might be missing something that others can point out to me. But story and plot speaking she doesn't deliver much. Which is why it felt weird for me to end the movie with her fleeing the scene.
Feyd-Rautha (Austin Butler) felt like an interesting villain, not the most worthy opponent to Paul. But still had some potential. If the movie had done more to dive into his character, I believe he could have been great for the rest of the franchise.
To summarize, as much as I want to be invested in the story world of Dune. I don't understand the need to turn it into an entire new franchise. Sure, there are many reasons such as money and marketing. And yet still I don't know what to make out of it. I rather enjoy the movies as they are.