The ironic part: I left a movie where characters are encouraged not to cry to save water and it was downpouring as I left the theatre. Bet the sand people are jealous.
I almost didn't/wouldn't see this if not for a friend not only motivating me to (just so we could discuss it,) but also because he bought my ticket. Cha-Ching! And beyond the generous gift, I am VERY grateful because I loved this movie. LOVED it.
The reason I almost didn't see it: I wasn't the biggest fan of the Original. Well, Original Part One from 2021. Actually, make that, I wasn't a fan of the Original Original from 40 years ago either. It wasn't until THIS week where I was explained everything and once I understood it, AND rewatched the 2021 1st part, did I like it.
Don't get me wrong, 2021's Part One was PAINFULLY and CRIMINALLY slow, but since I now understand the plot/character/houses, I really dug it. And Part Two...TWICE as GOOD.
It's nearly 3 hours and yet, FLIES by. So well-paced. I tend to not like 3-hour movies, but recently, they've been very well made so you don't feel the runtime. Examples, besides Dune: Part Two: Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One and Avatar: The Way of Water.
Anyways, Dune: Part Two is obviously the conclusion of the 1st storyline of "The One" to bring balance to the desert planet. It's best to watch Part One first followed by a YouTube video on "What You Need to Know Before Seeing Dune: Part Two." That and have a friend who's into the whole Dune Saga. Once you're educated, these movies totally rock.
I will say one thing that irked me, tho. As well paced as I advised, the last third seemingly felt in fast-forward. SOOO much happens in such a short time that I felt like there may have been time jumps we weren't aware of. And that's too bad. The first two acts flowed so very nicely and then bam! We're hit with basically another whole Part Three, but in under an hour.
Other than that, it would be criminal if this didn't win next year's Oscars for Best Sound, Score, Special Effects and Cinematography. I would throw in an award for Rebecca Ferguson since I'm totally biased. I'm in love with that woman and everything about her.
This truly felt like a real movie-going experience by a genuine movie lover. These are rare these days, so go out and support Hollywood love letters such as this.
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Final Thoughts: I can't wait now for this to come out so I can spend a nice Saturday afternoon watching this mega long saga all-together.
I almost didn't/wouldn't see this if not for a friend not only motivating me to (just so we could discuss it,) but also because he bought my ticket. Cha-Ching! And beyond the generous gift, I am VERY grateful because I loved this movie. LOVED it.
The reason I almost didn't see it: I wasn't the biggest fan of the Original. Well, Original Part One from 2021. Actually, make that, I wasn't a fan of the Original Original from 40 years ago either. It wasn't until THIS week where I was explained everything and once I understood it, AND rewatched the 2021 1st part, did I like it.
Don't get me wrong, 2021's Part One was PAINFULLY and CRIMINALLY slow, but since I now understand the plot/character/houses, I really dug it. And Part Two...TWICE as GOOD.
It's nearly 3 hours and yet, FLIES by. So well-paced. I tend to not like 3-hour movies, but recently, they've been very well made so you don't feel the runtime. Examples, besides Dune: Part Two: Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One and Avatar: The Way of Water.
Anyways, Dune: Part Two is obviously the conclusion of the 1st storyline of "The One" to bring balance to the desert planet. It's best to watch Part One first followed by a YouTube video on "What You Need to Know Before Seeing Dune: Part Two." That and have a friend who's into the whole Dune Saga. Once you're educated, these movies totally rock.
I will say one thing that irked me, tho. As well paced as I advised, the last third seemingly felt in fast-forward. SOOO much happens in such a short time that I felt like there may have been time jumps we weren't aware of. And that's too bad. The first two acts flowed so very nicely and then bam! We're hit with basically another whole Part Three, but in under an hour.
Other than that, it would be criminal if this didn't win next year's Oscars for Best Sound, Score, Special Effects and Cinematography. I would throw in an award for Rebecca Ferguson since I'm totally biased. I'm in love with that woman and everything about her.
This truly felt like a real movie-going experience by a genuine movie lover. These are rare these days, so go out and support Hollywood love letters such as this.
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Final Thoughts: I can't wait now for this to come out so I can spend a nice Saturday afternoon watching this mega long saga all-together.