Dune (2021) - Review!

Denis Villeneuve delivers another visionary sci-fi masterwork in the first installment of Dune - I break down what I loved about this ambitious new epic in my review!
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[@Grimscribe732]

I already saw Dune twice over here in Europe and can only confirm Dan and many other critics in that it is an absolutely awesome film that deserves to be seen and deserves to have a part 2.

[@lessthanpopi]

And part 3 tbh

[@brianjones8432]

Good news.... Zimmer just confirmed on Twitter..... They are moving forward with Part 2...... Hell yeah. :)

[@theell9014]

Just got home from seeing this movie on IMAX. Absolutely mind blowing! 2.5 hours that just flew by. Definitely a film for the ages that deserves to be viewed on the big screen.

[@tomitiustritus6672]

Once i see a movie, i usually dont want to see it for 1 or 2 years. Since it came out last month, i‘ve seen it 4 times in cinema. I'm saturated for the moment, but if it runs another 2 weeks, i cant promise not making it 5.

[@funtechu]

@@tomitiustritus6672 Yeah, I'm definitely going to see it again next weekend. It's so good I can't even stand it.

[@kayrealist9793]

Dune was the ONLY movie since Lord of the Ring that got me this excited.

[@finalcam1740]

@Revenge Class good. Lynches dune will always have a place in my heart but not because it was good, but because it was the best effort (before Denis dune) to put dune on the big screen. It's just a terrible movie and I can accept that. Denis dune is spectacular on the other hand. Just jaw dropping. Can't wait for part 2.

[@NoFaithNoPain]

@Revenge Class I think the anger might tell you that you are over reacting a little bit. In film there re always sacrifices to be made because film is an inferior method of telling a story. Narrative will always convey the most detail. All films are shallow in comparison, they are short and simple. The death of Yueh would be seconds on a film, no matter who deals the blow, yet in a book they can go deeply into motive, method, emotion of victim and perpetrator.

[@bernbsy]

@Revenge Class Oh yeah...the 84 Dune where Paul makes it rain at the end......LOL! Or changing the weirding way into an auditory weapon. Zero rapport between Paul and his parents. Louis Vuitton interiors in the ornithopters and they look terrible. Harkonnens in hazmat suits. A vampiric Baron with pustules and some of the most cringe worthy dialogue and writing. Terrible as always Sean Young as Chani. And let's not forget the laughable inner monologues. It's an incoherent film. Lynch is one of my fave directors but I'll take his cue of not wanting his name associated with this disaster as he himself considering it a huge failure.

[@alexnieves]

I absolutely love the book and this movie was everything I wanted in an adaptation. Great review Dan, you've hit on so many aspects that should be appreciated by the audience with this one. It absolutely has the potential to be a masterpiece and must be seen on the biggest screen possible. It's rare that you go to a theater and sit there in awe with what you're watching.

[@antonphd]

We saw this last night on HBO Max and then bought 3 Imax tickets for today. My wife has asthma, so, we're not ready to go to the theater yet, but we loved this film and want to support it at the box office.

[@00ABBITT00]

I don’t believe you.

[@TheAnscarii]

You have my respect sir

[@TheRobins1m]

You’re a reviewer I hugely respect and, as a long time Dune fan, I’m so relieved and happy to hear this review.

[@funtechu]

I'm a big Dune fan and I absolutely *loved* it. There were only two choices during the movie that were noticeably different from the book, but they both make sense in the context. I just can't believe how closely the movie matches how I saw things in my mind's eye from reading the books. It was uncanny.

[@TheRobins1m]

@@funtechu thanks. I wondered if they’d make some changes. The David Lynch version was pretty awful for me. Glad they’ve been reasonably faithful. I’m in Australia and not out here until December.

[@Reece_Hart]

@@funtechu I was impressed at how accessible the movie was. It could have gone wrong in so many ways but Denis Villeneuve knocked it out of the park.

[@pupax2000]

The reason that the CGI looks so great in Denis' movies is that most is practical effects, with only CGI added when needed. It makes it feel grounded in reality in a way that full on CGI movies fail at, and I love it!

[@Biggiiful]

@... VFX does not equal CGI. There is a lot f CGI....but it's used less than you'd think. And used appropriately.

[@Windupchronic]

"Dune or Dune not, there is no try." I see what you Dune there.

[@SkywalkerSamadhi]

I missed it. What did he Dune?

[@jonastiger1000]

One and Dune? I hope not

[@RavenTheVelociraptor]

"Only a Sith deals in absolutes"

[@Baex21]

I think that joke is over-dune.

[@thomaslucas7050]

Over the Dune to see this movie

[@jbearclowater]

I love how proud Dan was of himself at the "Dune or Dune not" joke.

[@DirkvanBoxtel]

I watched the review right after watching Dune, on my couch at home. And, out loud, responded to the joke. Fuck, you. Respectfully. Love you Dan, never change :')

[@djmattador9019]

Dune has some deep lore, but not as deep as Cocomelon

[@qylightsound3921]

@Siddharth Sriram the books are what makes Dune a masterpiece. the films try to adapt it but it is not something that can really be done. Maybe a long and big production TV series will be the closest thing to bring it to life. but still, much of the complexity and intrigue in the books are inner monologue. Villeneuve's Dune was beautifully made though and was as faithful as possible to the books given only 2.5 hours.

[@davidgale6738]

Haha. Shared this comment with some friends. Good work!

[@qylightsound3921]

​@Siddharth Sriram its all explained more in the books but basically: there are no prophecies so much, as seeds of religion and prophecy implanted among primitive cultures by the sisterhood in order to steer them in certain directions, as well as secure safety in case of situations like Paul and Jessica's where they may end up needing sanctuary. Essentially the Dune universe is Godless, as far as we know it. But there is religion and fanaticism. The sisterhood believe that there will be a coming superhuman but that is from their genetic manipulation through thousands of years of breeding, not because of prophecy. The blue eyes are from the saturation of spice use. the spice is the most powerful substance in the universe. it can give 300 year lifespan, promote health and vitality and expanded awareness. but once you are addicted the body will die if it is removed. So it is obviously a highly potent geriatric substance. and the fremen are living in it. its in the air they breath, the food they eat. The heavy addiction to it gives them the blue within blue eyes, where even the outer whites of the eye becomes blue. why exactly this happens i am not sure. but it is a substance that is discovered 20,000 years into the future from now so anything is possible. it is science fiction after all.

[@Judgeholden95]

@Siddharth Sriram you lost me once you mentioned the hobbit trilogy

[@Blashswanski]

Yeah, when you see those little pigs on their boats and the pirate wolf... like, there is so much history there

[@MrKstate21]

I’ll say this, though it’s anecdotal: I was in a full theatre for Dune. I usually go to the new release opening nights with my friends and that really hasn’t been the case for most movies

[@antoineroth2555]

I fully concur with the review, this was an awe-inspiring film, to be seen on the biggest screen possible. And please, please, please people go watch it first because it is an 'only at the movies' experience and certainly one of the best movies of the year, but also because it needs to succeed for us to get the second part and not letting Villeneuve finish the story would be a crime.

[@oscarnunez7801]

I loved your plead for people to see this on the biggest screen possible. It truly is one of the most jaw dropping experiences at the theater I’ve ever had. When we got those IMAX sequences, some of the most beautiful cinematography I’ve ever witness. And all of this wrapped in the amazing sound design, mix and score. Masterpiece of a film at least on a technical level and there is no denying that.

[@barbararowley6077]

This review makes me so happy! Love the books and have been looking forward to seeing Denis Villenue’s vision. To have a critic whom I respect, who isn’t steeped in Dune lore, so impressed gives me hope that it might be able to draw in enough viewers who aren’t already Dune fans for the sequel/s to be made.

[@Milestones365]

Just got back from a matinee. It was interesting and hoping they continue making them. It got me to buy a few of the books.

[@etrecklefrancois2792]

All 6 Frank Herbert books are well worth the read IMHO. Have a great time!

[@Bizasbusiness]

@@etrecklefrancois2792 THEY ARE

[@MrMightybuddah]

Can she wear an N95 and breath in it? Pretty much foolproof if you fit it properly.

[@blaxpoitation8528]

@@etrecklefrancois2792 the books are awesome. The story and the lore are so rich and good so deep. Can’t wait to see this movie.

[@nosuchthing8]

@@etrecklefrancois2792 I read the first book in high school. Are the rest cash grabs or worth it?

[@julietracy7507]

I loved this and totally want the second part.

[@aprilperrault9438]

Me as well. I truly hope they continue the story.

[@def-po8tu]

I enjoyed and definitely want to see the 2nd part. Tbh the only thing I didn't like was the it having to be broken into parts. I would have watched it for 6 hrs lol

[@brianjones8432]

Zimmer just confirmed on Twitter today..... They are moving forward with Part 2. :)

[@BigKenTalks]

Absolutely loved this movie!!! However if we don’t get a second installment to conclude the story it’ll drop a notch for its almost anticlimactic ending…

[@Isiah61]

Damn. I want to see it in IMAX but I don’t think they will make another one.

[@flowerpower32]

They already said it's a go for second movie

[@benr.8285]

I would disagree with the "almost" part. It seems like they could have paced the story much better to have a proper 3rd act. As the sequel being made will rely on the success of this film's box office I feel it was not a good strategic or storytelling choice to end the film where they did.

[@Daniel145D]

I agree but I think once the next movie comes out it’ll make the ending of the first seem more significant

[@yippykiyay89]

@@flowerpower32 it's not greenlit. All depends on how much money this one makes

[@superenthworld]

Damn, I knew absolutely nothing about this franchise before seeing some people sing the film's praises on Twitter, but I cannot recall another movie that Dan has literally begged us to go see because it's that good. That's the biggest indorsement - gotta see it now!

[@heathhaynes990]

I was geared up to watch Dune on HBO MAX, but based on your review I held off and saw it tonight in IMAX. Well worth the wait and definitely a work that deserves to be enjoyed on the biggest screen possible. Thank you so much for your insight and conviction to getting that point across.

[@EnragedTofu]

Greatest thing I could say about this movie is that my friend who had never read the book or seen the previous movie, absolutely loved it and was floored by the film.

[@MiraBoo]

Uh, Alita was already a stand-alone animated movie. The live-action was an extremely faithful and more fleshed-out adaptation of that preexisting film. Any continuation would have been based on the longer manga series. My parents, who knew nothing of the anime/manga, loved the film, so to say it “existed only as set-up” seems unfair. We, as a family, are disappointed that Alita did not do well enough to continue, but the lack of a sequel didn't affect our enjoyment of the film we got However, Dune is only Part One of a story. Not getting the sequel would be more than disappointing--it’d be devastating. I’ve already seen many reviewers say that their opinions of Part One hinge on Part Two. I’m hoping that Dune gets the sequel it desperately deserves. Honestly, the fact that both parts weren’t filmed and greenlit together is... baffling.

[@fernandomonroy2]

"How you Dune" - Joey Tribbiani

[@lukasschmeer493]

Im from Germany and watched the movie 5 times in cinema already. I love it so much and can't see a future without a part two. Just go and see it on the big screen. Purely breathtaking

[@ChanoWilliams]

Got my ticket for IMAX tomorrow! Thanks for your review, Dan. I'm not the biggest Dune fan, but I do appreciate good sci-fi. And Denis is one of the greatest directors working today. Also I played Dune on Super Nintendo. Big flex! lol

[@capnwarren]

There's something very special seeing this on iMax and how it doesn't go with the tone of other sci fi movies, it's special and badass. Dan's right in saying its got the groundwork to be very very special going forward.

[@nightcrawler114]

I was lucky enough that a friend of mine had an extra ticket to an IMAX showing. It truly is a great film that does need to be seen in a theater. And yes, it does the book service (in my opinion).

[@eileen_a_b]

Ok Dan, you got me past my reservations of driving 30 min each way to watch it in a theater. Love your reviews!

[@eileen_a_b]

Update: worth it ❤❤

[@jamesm818]

30 minutes is a normal drive here in Los Angeles with decent traffic.

[@eileen_a_b]

@@jamesm818 my 30 minutes was all highway to go 2 cities over. Yeah, I understand traffic can make a drive 30 minutes and from what I hear LA traffic can be bad. I was lucky that was 30 minutes without traffic because I went late at night. In traffic it could easily have been a 40-45 min drive.

[@SummerCurl]

I went in as clueless as you and I really enjoyed it…. I love how quite it was now and then …. It let you breath and enjoy the beautiful cinematography… I really hope it’s gonna get sequel

[@TheAlexisBrownChannel]

I can’t wait to see the film, I’ve been looking forward to seeing it for so long. Great review Dan! Im definitely watching it in the cinemas, especially after seeing Blade Runner 2049. Denis Villeneuve is my favorite director working today and watching Blade Runner 2049 in theaters changed me in all the best ways, it was a reminder of what cinema is and the importance of great filmmaking. I’m seeing it tomorrow.

[@travisspazz1624]

The world-building and visuals were completely transporting, but the storytelling kept me at arm's length. I still much prefer Blade Runner 2049.

[@donkeydarko77]

I had the opposite feeling. I felt BladeRunner 2049 to be chillingly cold and detached, while still beautiful. In Dune, I found myself easily connecting to each of the characters, and felt their affection, fear or disdain for each other.

[@travisspazz1624]

@@donkeydarko77 Exactly my feelings, but for BR2049 lol. 🤷🏻😄

[@donkeydarko77]

@@travisspazz1624 That's respectable.

[@travisspazz1624]

@@donkeydarko77 Denis has still yet to miss for me. Dune is still overall great.

[@donkeydarko77]

@@travisspazz1624 Enemy and Prisoners were outstanding. I wasn't sure that I even liked Arrival until the end...then I realized I LOVED it.

[@teruphoto]

Wakes ups, sees a new Dan review. This is going to be a good weekend.

[@ThisisDaniel]

I watched this on the IMAX and was truly immersed and captivated by the beauty of the film. Great review / analysis by the way.

[@pcmonkfish8349]

A passionate and great review. Completely agree - a superlative cinematic experience. We NEED a Part 2(if not more!).

[@neonmarco]

really wonderful review … especially seeing the enthusiasm grow while recapping the movie 🍿 i can totally relate

[@norad1]

Just got back from seeing this, and as a Dune fan already I was totally blown away by how good this movie was. And knowing what comes next, I really hope they make part 2.

[@elizabethyong5399]

Saw this on IMAX yesterday and it was epic. Love the commitment and passion brought to this project - the result is an amazing film unlike any other today. Every frame is artwork.

[@shelby127]

I knew nothing about Dune but I do love sci-fi. That being said this movie hooked me from the first second and I love it and I cannot wait for part 2

[@Antonio_Ortiz]

Your impassioned plea may have genuinely inspired me to see Dune in IMAX. Oh, Dan, you cinephile, you.

[@Ihrgoth]

Just got home from seeing it, I walked out wanting to see it again. It captured the atmosphere and themes of the book very well.

[@mrzancrow8348]

I was not happy with Denis Villeneuve about Blade Runner,but Dune is what Dune should've been ,and everyone should watch it in cinema..its mind blowingly stunning

[@mrjohndo04]

Expat living in Vietnam here. Love your passion, keep up the great work.

[@swizard0922]

My wife and I had to see this twice in IMAX, it was that phenomenal!!!! I really couldn’t have imagined watching it at home, now after looking back on the experience we had at the movie theater. Looking forward to part 2, let’s go!!!!

[@meloD30]

Denis Villeneuve: The ponderous sci-fi epic master. Christopher Nolan: The clockwork king of puzzle blockbusters. Dan Murrell: The movie mathematician and trivia technician.

[@ethanle8511]

This review was so passionate, great job Dan

[@projectgraham414]

Going next week to see it on IMAX. I can't wait, I know it's going to be incredible

[@phoenixrising8231]

Josh Brolin said on GMA that part 2 begins filming next summer.

[@waywardmind]

Huh. Well, I hope so! But Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya said yesterday or the day before on Colbert that nothing was yet confirmed.

[@donkeydarko77]

Fuck, so it's about 3 years away... :(

[@nancykerrigan]

😱

[@gavinhenderson7250]

@@donkeydarko77 not necessarily.

[@donkeydarko77]

@@gavinhenderson7250 You're right. Might be 4.

[@ShaneRob93]

I saw it at a standard theater, really wish I could have gone to an IMAX showing. My theater hasn't updated their projectors for awhile, so it was really dark at times to the point of lost detail. I'll be watching it again at home just to get a better, fuller experience (also subtitles because those names can be hard to follow).

[@rembo183]

It reminded me of the way I felt after the first Star Wars movie. Awesome and inspiring. Extremely entertaining. A sequel is ESSENTIAL! PLEASE MAKE IT!

[@johnpatz8395]

My wife and I saw it on HBO Max this past weekend and we loved it, but realized as we were watching it, that seeing it on our 70” plasma was great, but this requires a far larger screen so we’re going to see it tomorrow in a theater, sadly there isn’t an IMAX in town, and the closest is an hour away and due to back issues I have issues traveling

[@greggpirazzini2536]

Seeing it tonight in Imax for my 3rd showing already! Really hope it does well enough to get future movies and the HBO Max series. Though I am disappointed that so many of the complexities and characters from the novel and Lynch’s Dune were missing in this new one to make it more accessible to the average movie going audience. Perhaps they’ll introduce them in the next movie once people are hooked into the Dune saga.

[@hazzabang17]

Can’t see this in Australia until December 2nd. The wait gonna kill me

[@funtechu]

I just got out of the theatre and wow, I'm out of my mind. It is sooooo gooood I can't even believe it. As a fan of the book series it was just absolutely perfect. I don't think I've ever seen a more faithful adaptation of a book. I literally just had to sit in my car and calm down before driving home because I'm so giddy I can't even see straight. My review summary? Go see it.

[@emptyfile9]

This is a weeks old comment but I have to say this is my experience as well. Can't believe there are "fans of the book" saying the movie disappointed them because dr yueh or the mentats weren't explained or whatever. The director got 165 mil dollars, less then the latest Fast and Furious movie, and managed create pure gold with it and gets to do a sequel as well. This is the best Dune adaptation possible in my opinion.

[@neking03]

Seeing this tomorrow on IMAX. Love the books, read Dune 7 times! Can't wait, would love to see at least part two. Only can dream about Children of Dune or Dune Messiah. We'll see!

[@barbarabaker1457]

Personally I was satisfied with the miniseries Children of Dune encompassing the two books, not so much the Dune miniseries (sorry to any who liked it, just wasn't as well put together imo). What I want is God emperor.

[@neking03]

@@barbarabaker1457 I can't imagine them doing God Emperor. Can't imagine Hollywood going in on a movie that's 90% philosophical soliloquies.

[@MrSiriusAB]

The sequel... I can see it!

[@Captain_Al]

we saw it on IMAX 3D yesterday and were blown away. seeing it big screen is a must have experience, and it improves the chance that we get to see a part 2. when my wife, who had no prior idea of what dune (the book or the movie) is, heard chani said "its only the beginning" near the end of this two-and-a-half-hour long movie, she said she was ready to sit through another hour and half to see how it ends. that tells you how captivating this movie is.

[@KingOfMadCows]

The movie was definitely made for people who have read the book. So aside from a few complaints, I really enjoyed it. I do wonder how much non-book readers understood some of the lore, like mentats, Suk doctor training, the Landsraad, Spacing Guild, Bene Gesserit, Missionaria Protectiva, the weirding way, the spice, etc. In fact, there a few things that weren't even mentioned at all in the movie, like the Butlerian Jihad, the Holtzman Effect, and the interaction between shields and lasgun so I wonder how much non-book readers got out of the movie without that context. I'm assuming they're saving a lot of exposition for the sequel. But I wonder if there are some thing they'll expand on at all, like the OCB, Zensunni and how religions in Dune are sort of a mix of different religions of today.

[@Sayntavian]

I would say the opposite. People who've read the book will miss a lot of the intrigue from the first half of the story. It's a far more streamlined version of the story but I feel like there could've been a bit more runtime devoted to illustrating the plot and the personal conflicts and motivations between the Atreides characters. Yeah I agree non-readers won't know about the various lore items, but the film is structured so that they don't need to fully know it to understand the story.

[@dzd2371]

I can only speak as someone who is very familiar with the first three books. I don't think I've ever seen Lynch's film all the way through and I suffered through even the sci-fi adaption even though I did finish it and didn't absolutely hate that. I think they managed to nail the best of both worlds. I think they gave enough exposition if someone was completely cold goin in, but paid attention they'll get the jest, plus didn't needlessly spend 30-40 minutes going over stuff the majority of people watching this movie will already know.

[@KingOfMadCows]

@@dzd2371 the sci-fi adaptation was very cheap looking but I think it did a pretty good job of introducing the world to non-book readers and it had some strong performances.

[@Lyaesmiz]

This was my first movie at a theater in over two years and it was sooooo worth it!! The visuals, score, and overall experience was amazing! Great review Dan!

[@HenkVanDeDoll]

This video is an honest love letter to cinema. Thank you Dan!

[@pemtax557]

This was a review befitting Dune 2021 ... well organized, interesting to watch and most of all your observations are substantive with a few tidbits the general public wouldn't have known. Thanks for such a thoughtful look at this wonderful movie event. I can't agree more with Dan on everyone go to see this in a theater ... I've done both because I want to support the project, see it on the big screen and then watch it over and over from my own home!!! Cheers!!

[@coreyross9881]

First thing I said when I came out of the theater last night was, "that was Fellowship of the Ring." What an epic adventure, really hope they keep the story going.

[@starpower8093]

Not even close. Do not compare this to The Fellowship of the Ring. Not even on the same tier. The Lord of the Rings actually has compelling characters.

[@DA-nk6gx]

@@starpower8093 To me the characters in Dune are compelling and interesting I'm just not emotionally attached to them in a point by point drama basis that character driven works rely upon. Dune, the book and this film, isn't about the readers or viewers being emotionally connected to the characters. Really the book wasn't written for emotional attachment to characters but rather how those characters actions and motivations shape their imperium, and what that means for the stories overall messaging. The movie seemed to follow suit while showing how these characters were emotionally attached to each other. Like the book when it was released this movie took risks and didn't follow normal industry expectations.

[@MrKangorilla]

One of my only gripes is that some of the dialogue ironically suffered from "Nolan" syndrome due to being spoken in rushed, hushed or harried tones with background noise that was too overwhelming. When so much of the language is also so foreign, it didn't help fully understanding all the detail that was evidently there.

[@blemski]

My thoughts exactly! I hope we get another journey into this world because I'm here for it.

[@lanzer22]

I watched it at home, but bought a ticket for the same day because I really want a part 2 :)

[@stephaniemitchell39]

I lived this movie...saw it last night. So great!

[@dalebrindley7818]

Dune 2021 might just be the best looking film ever made. I loved the adaptation to the screen and I'm praying that part 2 and part 3 get made 🙏

[@danjquiroz]

PLEASE go to the theater!!!!!!!!!! This is a modern epic in the highest sense!

[@ItsJustJess269]

Thank you for this as always! Got excited more to see that tomorrow in IMAX.! 😭😭

[@travisspazz1624]

Be prepared. Hans Zimmer does everything he can to blow out those IMAX speakers!!

[@ItsJustJess269]

@@travisspazz1624 Awh yes! I will let you know tomorrow after I get out the theater-going at 11:45 a.m..a thanks you 😭😭

[@bratimp31]

I watched it at home and now cannot wait to go see it in the theater. I was not sure of the movie so I was glad that I got to see it at home first. I am so looking forward to see it on our IMAX screen.

[@MattWalje]

The best movie to be made in a very long time. I am deeply impressed.

[@pawned79]

Three of us saw Dune on Friday morning in the theater, and three more of us watched it for first viewing at my house on HBO Max. I have great sound and a pretty good TV (Sony Bravia XBR-75X850D): 75” UHD HDR. I’m still getting a judder problem. I only noticed it once during the opening desert panning shots. Counter quality though: our theater had a problem getting set up. The first few minutes ran without sound, but they did restart the movie. Also, I could see more to the edges on the home presentation. I only noticed it during one scene. Overall, I’m happy I got to see Dune in the theater. I love that book. I love the 1984 movie. I’m glad someone of my childhood too-adult-for-me entertainment is getting good modern adaptations: Fury Road, Blade Runner 2049, and Dune 2021 are all top notch!

[@willp2877]

I hate the criticism i have been seeing that this movie only exists to set up the second movie. What?? That was literally the first half of the book on screen. What do yall mean?? It is 'unapologetically a part one' - as it should be.

[@DarKAnGeL885]

I like the distinction Dan made between Chris and Denis' filmmaking styles; I've never thought of it that way

[@ZachBobBob]

Saw it in IMAX last night and it blew my face off. No way is somebody experiencing that same movie if they see it at home

[@runawaylady1833]

I am a massive Dune fan, living in Australia - this is driving me crazy because it isn't released here until December!!

[@highfive7405]

Love your review Dan, and I don't have your platform but I've been telling everyone I know to put on a mask and go see it on the big screen. It was worth it!

[@barbara832001]

I went in as a fan of the books, and really enjoyed the movie. I didn't feel the runtime, but I actually think it could have benefited from a bit more exposition to explain some of the motivations of the characters. I feel like there's probably a director's cut out there, and I want to see it.

[@underscore_5450]

Oh yeah. I can easily see a 3 hour cut of this movie being out there.

[@jedipsy]

Would love a directors cut but DV has often spoken honestly about his dislike of the premise of "the directors cut". He always says that there are no directors cuts of any of his films, nor will there ever be

[@nrgspike]

I can't wholly agree on the score. I certainly thought it was overwhelming in places - now this could just be the sound system in the Imax theater I saw it at, but during 'The Box' scene when Jessica is outside reciting the 'litany of fear', I could barely make out a single word because of the score, which is unfortunate since what she's saying in that moment is absolutely crucial to fully understanding the mental battle going on between Paul and the Reverend Mother. Still, small gripes aside, a wonderful half of a movie, seriously hope Part 2 gets greenlit, it's mind boggling that it wasn't to being with.

[@MarvelousMusicmmusic]

Probably bad sound mixing. Nolan is notorious for that, sucks Denis is doing it for this film too lol

[@ateam404]

I watched it at home with a sound bar and had to turn on the closed captions. The score was ok but unremarkable. Set design and acting was on point thou.

[@invaderkendall]

This was the only problem I had with this movie. Tooth shaking action and score then cut to literally old man with hands cupped at my ears missing half the dialogue.

[@SirLibran]

After rewatching that scene, Rebecca does a hurried whisper in her accent, I don’t think it’s a mixing issue. It is difficult to make out the words, I somewhat like it though. Not everything has to be perfect and presented. Makes it feel a bit more real, but maybe it’s because I knew the litany already.

[@puniopenetrante]

The closed circle you are talking about Dan is Paul search for the fremen. The whole arc you need to look is Paul leading the fremen against the Imperial House of Corrino.

[@greenlantern1180]

I think the "inner conflict and resolution of the movie" is Paul's transition from boy to man with his first kill and embracing his "role" as the messiah knowing where that path leads.

[@AlexandraM689]

Yeah , into a jihad which leads into a brutal war

[@greenlantern1180]

Yes, that it does.

[@mariosargiropoulos1715]

After watching this movie, I realize more than ever that Dune needed to be a tv show or at least a limited series. If I didn’t know the Dune lore, I would have about 100 questions that the movie doesn’t answer because time constraints make it impossible to do so.

[@lXlElevatorlXl]

That’s why we getting the prequel Sisterhood of Dune to answer such questions

[@carveraugustus3840]

Watched about an hour at home, quite liked it so far. Timothy seems a kinda one note, but that’s hardly the end of the world. Look Forward to seeing it in a theater Wednesday

[@amiccus_]

To be fair, that's very much how Paul was written in the book.

[@mellamonestor]

I was waiting all day for this review!!!!

[@chancecole437]

I don’t know if Dune was my favorite movie ever but man, the IMAX theater made a MASSIVE difference. The sound design and visuals were on another freaking level there, like you could really FEEL the experience. Excited to watch it again at home I suppose but man am I happy I saw it big.

[@JtSheb]

Yeah, I’m guessing the people who said it should have been a mini-series are the ones who watched it at home,

[@TheMerik26]

Thank you for the great review Dan!! Watched it twice already and I don't think I have ever looked forward to something like part 2.

[@SimonMaderazo]

Congarats on 100k dan!

[@ashaw1016]

Just been to see it in the IMAX in the north of England and it was an absolute masterpiece. Very happy to report it was absolutely sold out, that's the most full I've seen a cinima since end game. Fingers crossed it sells some tickets, I really need part 2!

[@funtechu]

Just saw it this evening in Cinemark XD (about 200 seats) and it was completely sold out except maybe 4 seats on the very front left. It was absolutely stunning.

[@OwenL2020]

This was one of the most entertaining, visually stunning, and well-acted movies I've seen in years. I almost don't care how true to the book it is, although I know Denis took great care in keeping it true.

[@murraym240]

I'm willing to pay for that movie every week until it's confirmed that they will make the sequel

[@okcomputer0101]

Mad Max: Fury Road = Dune: Part One. Equally Beautiful.

[@colonelccccc]

Saw it on the big screen, impressive movie a master piece to me, the kind of film you go watch 3x times yes I went 2x times already !

[@lowjason]

Great film watched it last night on HBOmax (sorry Denis!) Really looking forward to Part 2!

[@benzuckerphotos]

I loved dune and wanted to hear what you thought about it. I always like hearing your thoughts because you explain things i liked about movies in ways i couldn’t quite explain them so thank you for that!

[@jonuran9750]

Dune is one of the most beautiful films ever and should only be watched on the big screen.

[@SeanGHOB]

Immediate upvote for the pun.

[@marikotrue3488]

While I stayed away from trailers and reviews, I have seen the older films and read through two of the books. Sadly I watched Dune at home (the IMAX version must be breathtaking), but completely enjoyed it. While I knew that they would not (and should not ) make it through the entire book in one movie, the ending was a little abrupt. I consider that a minor complaint. Denis Villeneuve truly honored the themes that Frank Herbert set up in Dune.

[@fufu5068]

10:39 that was the moment where Paul arc ends, and Muaddib arc begins, as Chani herself hinted.

[@liamatack6977]

Very glad I saw this film in imax

[@tonykasunic1]

I absolutely agree with Dan's take on the movie, I saw it in the theater, it was the first movie in a long time that justified seeing a movie in the theater.

[@alexsilva28]

The potential of this becoming the next big epic trilogy in the way LOTR did has me incredibly hyped for part 2. Great review as always