Dune: Part 2 - Movie Review

Denis Villeneuve brings us part 2 of his epic DUNE adaptation. Does it do right by fans of part 1? Here is my review of DUNE: PART 2!
#DuneMovie #DunePart2

[@trevorseeds1740]

I just want to hear Christoper Walken say “the spice… uh… it must flow.”

[@Brainpower316]

He did say “More, More, More!” I instantly thought about more cowbell. The skit with him from SNL

[@SaberRexZealot]

That’s Jeff Goldblum

[@stageworker23]

No its not ​@SaberRexZealot

[@colbystearns5066]

"I got a fever... and the only prescription... is more spice!"

[@joshuasantana685]

Spice is GOOD for you. Good FOR you. Good for YOU.

[@Hellismary]

The scene where the emperors ship is floating atop the battlefield just struck me as something completely out of a sci-fi fever dream it was AMAZING

[@jxliospeaks]

I had never seen something like that. Veryyy well done

[@estebanguerra2573]

That was the white sphere shaped one right?

[@film_score_hub]

omg i thought i was the only one! that was the scene that made me say "this is the sci-fi to end all sci-fi!"

[@parzemis7145]

Me too that was fantastic 🔥

[@shaneogallagher831]

Agreed, that whole scene they really captured perfectly. They portray the books scenes perfectly imo. All the changes that they made from the book bettered the story to flow more easily.

[@markmcclain4342]

When Paul yells SILENCE at the end, it was so damn loud we all about jumped out of our seats. It was an amazing movie, and definitely a great reason to go back to the movies.

[@brycehammerton4542]

Eh it wasn’t that good to be honest

[@Freer-fd7dd]

I laughed and was shook at the same time, that Bene Gesseret was so humbled haha

[@BearsO32]

Definitely woke me lol

[@MtpMuzik]

@@brycehammerton4542fuck out of here with that, anyone who thinks this movie wasn’t that good has a shit opinion on movies. One of the best movies I’ve ever seen

[@brycehammerton4542]

@@MtpMuzik my biggest issues: 1. Casting of Paul. Chalimet is not cutting it for me. And considering how much screen time he has it is a critical casting 2. Writing. Plot is jumbled. 3. Pacing. Slow is totally fine and even better for a lot of movies. But they need to accomplish things to keep the audience captivated. Character development, storytelling, world building, etc. They can’t just have long dramatic pan outs of the desert while blasting the score

[@lplt]

the Javier humor was the nicest surprise, in a such a serious movie, what a great actor to elevate the material with a light side

[@KaladinD]

Entire theater laughed when he talked about Paul being so humble he doesn't refer to himself as the chosen one 😂

[@hansnoor9637]

@@KaladinD Man, the religious nutcase is always fun to watch

[@jordanfrancisco27]

Everyone in life should have a Stilgar for a friend. Number fokken hype man evaaaahhh! The instantaneous 'Lisan Al-Ghaib!' after the the end scene fight was comedy gold. 🤌🤌🤌🤌

[@dja-train2265]

Loved Javier Bardem in this movie.

[@DropBear_42]

@@KaladinD hahhaha that was fucking 11/10 oh my goodness 😂😂👌👌 He kills it in everything he’s in honestly. Phenomenal actor. Didn’t even realize it was him in the first one until my second watch lol

[@cowboyknyt]

Part of me feels like this is the first time in a while that a studio has been confident in a film enough to lift the review embargo a week before it reaches theaters

[@seyeolajuyin]

I'm fuckin surprised too.

[@Dhavroch]

Think they did it for Oppenheimer

[@jennymcelligott]

I’m seeing it Sunday so 3-4 days isn’t too bad.

[@boboboy8189]

Critics praised this movie so they lift the embargo. Imagine if they hate it.....

[@Aliens1337]

Denis Villenueve is a critics’ darling. All his movies reviewed very well by critics, especially Arrival, Blade Runner 2049, Scicario and Dune 1. Probably why WB felt confident enough to to let the reviews out early so good words of mouth and hype can spread.

[@daustin8888]

Dune is where Freddy Krueger would send Anakin if he was having a nightmare.

[@PhantomInTheZone]

Please internet. Bless us with an Anakjn vs Worms fan made battle 🙏🏾

[@AverageJoe483]

Or that weird land in Beetlejuice.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I don’t even know what that means, but I liked it all the same..

[@themediachannel353]

Dude This was the perfect cinematic joke 😅

[@AverageJoe483]

@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 Anakin hates sand . So a planet of sand is his worst nightmare .

[@samuellee257]

I really hope Denis Villeneuve is able to direct the rest of the Dune Universe, he is the only one who can properly adapt a great book to the big screen.

[@quentontylerdoan]

I would love that, but unfortunately, he's already said that that won't happen because there's too many books for him to adapt and doesn't want to just make Dune movies for the rest of his life. If Part Two makes enough money, he's gonna do Messiah and end it at that

[@Rubrick23.]

How! The movies are dog shit.😅

[@professionalduckquack]

​@Rubrick23. I want to see what kind of dog shit you have been looking at.

[@__Krystal__]

​@@Rubrick23. Ok, troll 🙄

[@seansswamp]

exactly

[@josephengbrecht2548]

As someone who's read the book, I think this was quite the masterpiece. There's been fantastic subplots, scenes and characters cut from both part 1 and part 2. But I understand that it's probably a matter of runtime and mainstream audiences. Denis definitely captures the spirit of the book and you can truly tell he loves Dune so much. I think a lot of the things we've missed out on so far will definitely be made up for if we get Dune Messiah.

[@Johnlindsey289]

He with Peter Jackson on the LOTR trilogy did the sources justice

[@lukelee3]

​@@Johnlindsey289except Tolkien's son disagrees 😂😅

[@Grimbear13]

Yeah that's kind of what I felt was after the movie was over I was thinking, "You know I'll bet they cut a bunch of this stuff or tweaked it to roll it into the 3rd film for the second book to spice it up." (pun most definitely intended)

[@habajaba9603]

I just returned from the theatres. And Part Two was amazing.

[@____uncompetative]

@@lukelee3 Tolkien and Herbert are both terrible authors.

[@bestboy897]

that chris walken impression was impeccable

[@callmeviper7723]

It wasn’t.

[@Mopark25]

​@@callmeviper7723It was.

[@ghandiman]

@@callmeviper7723made me laugh out loud.

[@LuisSierra42]

@@ghandiman Same, I don't know why

[@mikek9297]

needs more cowbell

[@swordmonkey6635]

To be fair, the Emperor Shaddam IV didn't have a lot of pages in the book. He was more of a lurking menace than a prime character. He has a few dialogs with other characters and then the direct conclusive scene at the end.

[@smittyjjensin558]

Yeah the Dune 1984 movie made the emperor front and center which I think confuses a lot of people who didnt read the book. Same with the Baron, hes not in the book as much in the second half which explains why he isnt in this one as much.

[@jonascastejon5888]

He has more dialogue in the "prequels", especially in House Corrino, but they obviously don't count as they're not canon. In fact, none of Herbert's son books are. Edit: Same goes for the Baron, who in House Harkonnen was an Adonis and got that present bloated form from a Bene Gesserit who he graped. So that book "explains" why he's like that in the canon series. Thufir Hawat also has a lot more "screentime" in House Atreides which to me was its only saving grace because he barely speaks in the canon series. "Seeing" Lady Jessica as a young acolyte (If my memory serves me right she wasn't a fully professed Sister yet when she first met Leto) in that book was also a plus.

[@kartelUSM]

@@jonascastejon5888 There are only 6 Dune books, ones that are worth reading at least.

[@SNNetwork]

he didnt feel like a threat at all lmao they really didnt underline his power

[@swordmonkey6635]

@@SNNetwork Shaddam IV, in the original Dune saga wasn't the threat. The Harkonnens were the proxy the Emperor was using as a weapon. He wasn't supposed to be a overt threat until the final confrontation with Paul. He was a politician and not a great ruler. Fenrig was the guy making things happen, but I don't know if Fenrig shows up in Part 2.

[@thoso1973]

Watching Stellan Skarsgaard, Austin Butler and Dave Bautista kneel before Christopher Walken and Florence Pugh, was worth the price of admission alone.

[@Castragroup]

Why? The baron was so boring in this. And he was amazing in thebfirst one

[@adamyoung6797]

@@Castragroupthat’s makes sense. The characters are outgrowing him. Paul is fighting the emperor not just one lousy baron now.

[@JoakimOtamaa]

Florence is overrated. Just mediocre feminazi who is kinda attractive.

[@marvingro7959]

​@@CastragroupMore like the other way around.

[@B3ansGuy]

They had the midnight double bill of Dune 1 and 2 in IMAX last night, it was spectacular. Part 2 definitely could've been 15-30 minutes longer and I would've happily watched, but it was my most anticipated movie of the year and it lived up to my hype. Denis is my favorite filmmaker working today and he is on top of his game with this one. I NEED a Dune Messiah movie tomorrow because I can't get enough of his version of this world

[@TheStarBlack]

No way I could still still for that long!

[@joellezima3506]

Agreed!! I’m a huge fan of the book and was IMMERSED happily

[@marcuspvo5280]

I just got out of part 2 and you are 100% right. I didn't want the movie to end. Can't wait for part 3

[@ppk2823]

Bro where do you live that they’re playing the back-to-back? I desperately need that

[@evanniseventy702]

Nothing gets me more excited about a movie than hearing other people getting excited about the movie

[@ZM-dm3jg]

In the trailer the main characters were pushing communism and the books did not have any of that. Tired of movies today pushing an ideological agenda

[@jaysteiner264]

ikr?

[@CharliesTrousers-od3lt]

​@@ZM-dm3jgwell SOMEBODY doesn't want to seize the means of production

[@seattlegolfer]

Jahns didn't seem that excited. He actually came across as disappointed.

[@america1st721]

long and boring just like part I...enjoy

[@celoblalock3324]

Ah my most trusted source, the villain from Madame Web

[@muhibbhussain2262]

True

[@nicknevco215]

Madame Web is bad so they must be a hero

[@AfoteyAnnum]

+1 for shouting out Greig Fraser on the cinematography! As a cinematographer myself, I appreciate his work!

[@Castragroup]

It was ok. The first one was way better and better screen presence for everything

[@AfoteyAnnum]

​@@Castragroupfunny that you say that, because I've heard the opposite from pretty much everyone and everywhere else

[@Castragroup]

@@AfoteyAnnum the baron was better in the second movie? The emperor? The sarduakar? House carino?

[@AfoteyAnnum]

@@Castragroup not sure as I haven't seen the second one yet.

[@shadow_detre]

just got back from the theaters viewing it. film of the decade - absolutely incredible

[@SNNetwork]

yeah 100% love it - i hate having to wait 2 years tho

[@redleader3394]

Yup. Low hanging fruit here. I have not seen Dune 2 yet. I'm going on Friday. I loved the original as a kid. Had no idea they made a book on that just like Moby Dick. LOL. I loved Denis Villanueve adaptation of Dune. Can't wait to see this!!! @eqwalle4884

[@RB621337]

is this worth to see on imax or 70mm?

[@idomaghic]

@@RB621337 definitely imax, if you've got an imax 70mm I guess that's even better, but never experienced it myself and can't say if it's an upgrade worth paying for.

[@jaakko222]

@@RB621337hell yeah, on the visuals and audio alone

[@happyninja42]

fun fact, Austin Butler WAS doing a Skarsgard impression. Because he's playing his uncle, so he wanted to have them sound similar because you know....family dialects and accents. He got a voice coach and everything.

[@angelpipessd]

Good maybe that work can help get the Elvis out of his voice 😂

[@johnjungkook2721]

@@angelpipessd this joke stopped being funny like a decade ago 😂

[@BigBoyz33]

⁠@@angelpipessdLook everbody, the old Elvis joke! Lets point and laugh 🫵😂

[@smittyjjensin558]

​@@BigBoyz33he sounds like Elvis time to time. Whats the joke here?

[@happyninja42]

@@angelpipessd honestly I think a lot of that is just his voice. and I don't know why having a bit of elvis would be a bad thing? Feyd is supposed to be super sexy, super attractive, and also charismatic. He was the counterpoint to Paul in their breeding program. He was just also a psychopath. So the idea that he would sound like one of the most sensual crooners of the last century, capable of making women spontaneously faint and possibly orgasm at his concerts, seems like a perfectly fitting trait for a character like Feyd to have. Just coupled with a blood curdling personality and a penchant for homicide.

[@M.C.ThomasReviews]

“Robot lady and Wonka fall in love.” -Actual quote from Josh Brolin about Dune 2

[@ndhickson3599]

I think you meant to say “actual quote from Thanos”

[@Gaijins]

Not even close to a good description

[@RicardoMoralesMassin]

Yes, the Walken impersonation was great, byt what about the Stellan Skarsgaard one? This man has so many voices under his sleeve. We're missing out!!

[@JasonML]

Just got out of the IMAX fan event and holy shit. I have a new top theater experience, lived up to every expectation I had.

[@vulpinemachine]

Also saw it in IMAX just now... WOW... FRIGGON WOW

[@RazorO2Productions]

Same here man! IT WAS INTENSE!!

[@vervor]

Just saw it tonight - UNREAL

[@Castragroup]

The first was way better

[@poloraf]

@@Castragrouphell naww

[@TheMarcinD]

Fun fact Christopher Walken played a role in music video for Fatboy Slim "Weapon of Chocie" where one of the lines is "Walk without rhythm and it won't attrack the worm" so IT WAS MENT TO BE

[@jtmh31]

That is a great video.

[@matiasdevaglia4541]

The prophecy has been fulfilled!

[@Tao_Tology]

'...if you walk without rhy-thym, you'll never learn'

[@hafirenggayuda]

I feel that MV is the ONLY reason they cast Walken

[@92brunod]

Choice* attract* meant*

[@bcnicholas123]

Denis Villeneuve is the king of modern sci-fi

[@LetsGetitBoah]

He really is, the quality of his movies are undeniably great.

[@sharktoof1]

Absolutely is. Dude is an unreal visual storyteller.

[@blackfox1320]

Like fuck he is. Bladerunner was absolutely terrible. Granted, alot of that is because of Goslings awful performance.

[@davidphillips8674]

Exactly. I would do anything to see him do Warhammer 40,000

[@sharktoof1]

@@blackfox1320hey bub….You can absolutely have your opinion, but no need to be an asshole k?

[@jrgenclevin4185]

I love when you do the accents of the actors. Always puts a smile on my otherwise stone cold face.

[@BogdanPurcaru]

When I watched first Dune (1984) I was amazed - I was about 16 years old. I still like it now quite a lot. Dune TV series from 2000 were great considering the budget, Children of Dune 2003 was even better, brought a lot of tears and emotions and is one of the main reasons I want Denis to create Dune part 3 / 4 about Leto, he is amazing as a character. I also loved Dune from Denis Villeneuve, is the best from many points of view such as cinematography, acting ,concept art more Duncan Idaho yet with a lot bigger budget. In the end I love all and I don't really have a clear favorite...

[@EldenLord00]

You are the only person I have heard say the 1984 movie was good 🤣

[@muhammadroushan8906]

Greig Fraser DESERVES more recognition and I wouldn't mind starting a movement just to get him that lol - his work for THE BATMAN was probably the greatest piece of cinematography that genre has seen. Absolutely jawdropping.

[@thejamesbondshow9754]

He won an Oscar for Best Cinematography for Dune Part 1....Is that not recognition enough lol

[@bart_fox_hero2863]

@@thejamesbondshow9754 It would be cool to see cinematographers mentioned more often in general. Before The Batman, I had never heard of Greg Fraser, even with his other work and accomplishments. Speaking as a casual movie enjoyer

[@hollywoodpineapple8337]

@@thejamesbondshow9754 These days NO...I think people mean mainstream recognition...the Oscars doesn't always equate mainstream notoriety.

[@mikek9297]

@@thejamesbondshow9754 No. Nobody gives a fuck about the oscars these days apart from people actually invited to the event.

[@brew1234567891]

I slept through Dune and slept through the Batman. He’s becoming my favorite sleep aid. Lol😊

[@ilcarnifex]

Ah yes the only one i trust when it comes to move reviews, Ezekiel sims

[@deepaksrinivasmondal]

I hope we don't forget this aspect in a long time. :D

[@briceticker6721]

Austin butler is horrible in masters of the air. Besides being pretty im not sure what he brings

[@Say0nn.]

@@briceticker6721random opinion

[@vedantbakshi6546]

Bro 💀

[@shawnrandles]

He was in the Amazon with my mom when she was researching spiders right before she died.

[@MrPhbahia]

it's a crime this isn't awesometacular! the best filme since Oppenheimer

[@carsandsports123]

I actually agree with his rating, people saying this is film of the decade I think are really blowing it out of proportions.

[@rchamp247]

Amazing visuals & music, but that’s about it. The story itself felt dull & a lot of the characters were a let down. Overall, an ok movie

[@TheNewSchoolGamer]

@@carsandsports123 It's still some of the best sci-fi I've seen in a very long time

[@arumeh95]

Think this is one of the best movies I have ever seen...a must-see for this year. Villeneuve has managed to fluently condense a giant story and various plots into part 2, and not one casting seems out of place. The sound is (as expected) incredible, thanks to Hans Zimmer for going absolutely apeshit.

[@scottanderson5581]

That Walken impression.....outstanding.

[@Castragroup]

Too bad he did nothing in the movie

[@mirkecWii]

​@@Castragroup just like the book

[@JMotion]

I saw the movie a couple weeks ago, and I watched Part 1 in my hotel room the night before. Definitely elevates the experience. I've seen some theatres locally offering a double feature for Part 1 and Part 2 though, so I might have to give that a shot once the movie is actually out. Back to back on the big screen in one mostly unbroken sitting has gotta be a wild ride.

[@Romo69]

Going to theaters is unbearable anymore. People have ruined it, the amount of screaming kids and old people needing to pee every 10 min takes so much away from it. Last I went a bunch of idiots felt the need to pull out their phones and film 1/4 of the movie…. I don’t know how you all do it.

[@Gaganpreet708]

​​@@Romo69here's a suggestion, try to go during a weekday during the day rather than at night on a weekend. For some reason, we see going to the movies as a 7pm and later activity on weekends only. I'm a firm believer going on a Wednesday morning at 10 AM is the way to do it. You'll have the entire theater room to yourself, and once the movie is over you'll have the day to yourself. Going later in the day will have you thinking "oh man, I want to go to the grocery store then go to the gym then do XYZ task but I have to make sure I get it all done before I go to the theater tonight". Watching movies at the start of the day leaves you with the rest of the day running errands. If you work a 9-5 Monday-Friday you're probably out of luck though. I'd still try going early on the weekends, should be much less people than going after 5pm. Also, 90% of theaters now require you to buy tickets in advance. Check online what the seating looks like and go when it's sort of empty. Another trick, wait about a week or two before watching it, if you really cannot go early in the day. I'm an avid movie goer, and I've had no negative experiences lately besides the Five Nights at Freddy's movie but that's to be expected, as the movies main audience was children.

[@ProcyonAlpha]

​@@Romo69Agreed. I don't go to the movies anymore because I love movies and value the experience. People are so god damn selfish these days , particularly since covid everyone has main character syndrome. Loud obnoxious rude ass holes everywhere. I'll wait a few months then download it.

[@StajoLaBell]

The theater is a one of a kind experience that you cant replicate at home, youre a part of the problem​@@Romo69

[@seattlegolfer]

How exactly were you able to see Part II two weeks ago?

[@anasshahid224]

Great review Jeremy, Dune 1 was a treat, loved the world building, visuals, cinematography, everything was a treat, excited for Dune Part 2 😊

[@joeford8744]

Keep up the good work Jeremy, been watching your takes for 6+ years. Always hit the head on the nail. Haven’t watched yet but I’m excited now.

[@Ladmia]

I’m treating Dune like the LOTR franchise. The books will always have more content and depth, but as long as the main beats and tone is there, I can view the movies as a stand alone. Going to be seeing it at the Fan first event.

[@planeguy95]

In fairness though, the LOTR films are as perfect an adaptation as you can get. I can’t speak for Dune yet

[@Cussmem07]

​@@planeguy95It is almost impossible to get a perfect adaptation of Dune.

[@senpainoticeme9675]

@@Cussmem07imagine Heretics and Chapterhouse being adapted to the big screen. Will anyone agree to greenlight those?

[@thatguyjoe3649]

​@Cussmem07 agreed, a perfect adaptation of the books are impossible because of how they were written. But this is a phenomenal adaptation and will get people to read the books as a result, just like LOTR.

[@rsanchez9865]

I wish I could give you another like for the Walken impersonation 👍

[@taydestiny38]

Thank You Sir! Honest and forthcoming review with no B.S. attached to appease the masses.

[@ciaranobrien8709]

Read alot of Patterson and Stephen king novels and loved Tolkiens books growing up so seeing those on the big screen was mostly great. This is the first time I might pick up the books because I really liked the movie. Looking forward to seeing part 2. If Jeremy is this happy it can't be a bad night out ❤

[@patrickday4206]

Books are better but it can take halfway through the first book before you start getting into it

[@ciaranobrien8709]

@patrickday4206 cheers, never touched on the books but I may need to pick them up

[@magneto44]

Dune is weird, because you have multiple inner monologues going on IIRK and can be a little confusing, I started reading them when I was 12yo once you get the flow it moves along a lot better, don’t give up if it’s a little frustrating at first 👍🏼

[@_JellyWalker]

Respect for spotlighting the cinematographer!

[@expiringcity]

Wow I've never been so fast to a Jeremy review. I'm honoured to be here.

[@vedantbakshi6546]

Same here

[@travisrutters4198]

Same!!!

[@av7610]

Same!

[@adityasanthosh702]

Me too pal

[@limyize]

Came quicker then a v irgin

[@facehugger8995]

Greig Fraser did such a good job as someone who isn't or wasn't a dune fan these 2 movies just pulled me in so hard even if I didn't always know what was going on I was amazed by what I was looking at.

[@SYSRQLLQRSYS]

Dune would have been better than lotr if it was allowed to have the same extended cut runtime.

[@barppoots4378]

Yeah part 2 felt so rushed for the whole movie.

[@rhago32]

80s director cut. I grew up watching it for week long summer events on WGN. So, that's my nostalgia 100%. Then come the books including the son picking up and continuing the book series. Even more world building and history while introducing humanity's true 'enemy'.

[@zzygyy]

Did you ever watch Dune 2000?

[@rhago32]

@@zzygyy Do you mean Children of Dune on SciFi channel? No, I hated the CGI in the commercials and the quality of the shoot. Didn't want it to tarnish my mind.

[@zzygyy]

@@rhago32 it stuck more to,the books over Dune 1984. But with the beauty of Dune 84, I don't blame you for avoiding it.

[@3choblast3r4]

@@rhago32 It's actually pretty good from what I remember but it's been years since I saw it. I am a huge Villeneuve fan but as a fan of Dune, I'm kinda worried I'm going to end up hating the movie because Dennis changed Chani to the protagonist who now also doesn't believe in the prophecy. I still have 9 days to reread dune, but the excitement kinda left me when I started watching all the trailers that I had avoided before (I had full trust in Villeneuve, untill I saw him in his interview talking about making Chani the protagonist and then saw all the trailers where she says stuff like "the prophecy is meant to enslave us") I think it will be a great sci fi movie. But a horrible adaptation. And I'm 99% sure they did this because the people who don't know anything about Dune complained that it was a white saviour movie. When it really isn't.

[@quentontylerdoan]

​@@3choblast3r4 I just watched it a couple hours ago, and I'll let you know that Chani's not the protagonist at all and is a supporting character, and they go all in with the white savior trope

[@gorrow1990]

I'm so hyped for this next Thursday. 2024 has badly needed a great movie to arrive ASAP the way it's started out. As much as I enjoy watching Jeremy roast bad movies, it's awesome to see him enthusiastic about a movie that is arriving in theaters soon.

[@nicholasloduca6668]

I did miss the subplot you get in the books of characters questioning Lady Jessica's intentions by Gurney and Thufir (who sadly isn't in this movie), but that being said, the essence of the book was captured fully which I think is the important thing

[@gomrko]

If you really want to understand the story you need to read the book(s). There are just too many plots within plots to convey in a normal allotment of time for a movie. Lots of rich detail is lost in the movie. That being said, part 1 of Dune was fantastic. And part 2 was beyond fantastic. What a beautifully done pair of movies. The look, the sets, the costumes, the worms were all perfect. I would predict awards for cinematic excellence. And the sound was Amazing. I suggest seeing it on the biggest screen with the best sound available in your area.

[@neel23]

My wishes were answered today when I was wondering when your Dune review would come out. Definitely looking forward to seeing it when it comes out.

[@codybischoff1010]

So as far as Austin Butlers performance, he said he wanted his character to have the same mannerisms as the Barron because he’s been close by his side for so long so he takes after him in a lot of ways. Just some added context

[@Corusame]

Greig Fraser, now a name I'll remember. He's created a visual masterpiece and I'm forever thankful for that.

[@middlecam]

Thank you for shining your light on cinematography and Greig Fraser’s work!

[@bradleybuyer5541]

80s director cut will always be my favorite. So over the top characters really made the story come alive. Kyle MacLachlan's "SILENCE!!!" will never be matched.

[@bifrost1377]

Coming from a fan big enough that his daughter is named Alia, I am soo happy to hear you say the film was good. And I will always say it HarkOnnen as well - Kudos.

[@ynptrip]

That's an......... interesting choice considering her arc.

[@stephengrant4841]

I gotta ask - did you name your daughter before or after reading messiah and Children of Dune?

[@bifrost1377]

I know right... I felt she gets forgiven in the end, it was mostly because it is such a beautiful name and spelling. :)

[@matiasagnese5563]

Loved being your bartender at the premiere after party at AMNH Jeremy! You’re a great dude 😎

[@BeczaBot]

Wiw, that's so cool! Do you have a specialty drink?

[@piderman871]

Having just seen Part 1 and 2 back to back in the theater it was a great experience. Some nice callbacks in the second movie. And just as interesting as Paul's journey is Jessica's going from rebelling Bene Gesserit member to full on Reverend Mother mode.

[@AlbertoRodriguez-zb3iu]

Dune is a huge book to put into a feature film without it being 6+ hours, cutting scenes is a must.

[@rt1326]

hell yea, looking forward to this. I purposefully waited to grab the 4K of part 1 because I figure they are going to release a nice "full version" copy. I was expecting this to be good, positive reviews have me more excited.

[@adrianjordimessi18]

I believe they're going to release an imax version of the movies in the future

[@xxledbettaxx]

The only issue i have with part 2 is the direction they took Chaney's character. The real one had her mans back. Even killed a challenger in hand to hand to discourage others.

[@lordhanzo7544]

I just watched one of your reviews from 9 years ago on Looper, the entire video im like I know this dude from somewhere 😂 cool to see how far your channel has come

[@joncampbell7982]

Great review, seeing it Thursday night, my local cinema is putting on a Dune 1 & Dune 2 double bill, looking forward to it 🎉

[@blaster915]

Best way to do it!!

[@JoakimOtamaa]

Jeremy's Walken imitation was perfect.

[@dybcreations]

It’s crazy how all three versions are wildly different but they are all amazing in different ways! I think it’s a great example of how a source material can be interpreted differently but still can all be valid adaptations

[@gregahunt]

i LOVE the walker improv you did

[@General_reader]

0:46 “I was worried the first hour”. “The first hour was my favorite hour“

[@BeczaBot]

He was worried BEFORE watching the first hour.

[@snakesonthismondaytofriday1750]

As a book fan, they did such a great job! Did that stay faithful to the story beats? No. Did they emphasize the themes those beats highlighted? Yes. While watching it, I was thinking, "Wow, they stayed faithful while also doing their own thing. What an accomplishment!"

[@MrHousey36]

Can't wait for the coming of age angle after your review - that was my 'in' to the whole story when I first read the book as a 15 year old boy going through that 15 year old boy s***. It really resonated. Thanks 👍

[@johnbyars_entertainment]

Great review, as always. “Let the spice flow.”

[@BatmanHQYT]

This one deserves an Awesometacular.

[@THE_CDN]

Oh, Hollywood doesn't have a problem with love stories. It just has a problem with a certain, very common, type of love story. I'm really looking forward to seeing this in an Imax theatre! I'm also going to wait with baited breath for the, hopefully inevitable, super mega extended director's cut boxed set that includes a small amount of actual Spice.

[@liamgloryosyoung3601]

Just came home from the theaters, loved it, have a lot of thoughts, was waiting to watch this review since it popped up on my recommended.

[@ninjakiller160]

I read the book in high school for the first time and loved it, and to this day it is one of my favorite all time books. I enjoyed the 1984 David Lynch version even as its own thing. When I found out Denis (one of my favorite directors) was doing Dune and it would be more than 1 movie I was so stoked. Did he change stuff...yeah. Were their plot points missing...of course. But he took soul of the book and adapted it to screen. And it is gorgeous. And the acting is great. I just got home from watching part 2, re-watched part 1 last night in preparation for it and loved it as a whole story. I "re-read" the book last summer, used quotes cause I listened to the audio book, which was over 20 hours by the way, so the fact he was able to put a fairly coherent story into 5+ hours of screen time is pretty impressive considering how much go on in the books and how much takes place in peoples minds/inner monologues. Can't wait for the home release to watch them together.

[@vilgotmillton1097]

I definitely found Paul's arc to be a bit...rushed? I wished the movie focused more on his internal struggle of being plagued by visions and knowing the terrible outcomes, being the only one who knows what must be done but to get there atrocities must be performed. We got like one scene maybe and then he was just "SILENCE" pilled

[@johncarldelossantos7345]

I agree with you. In terms of budget, cinematic, and visual, this beats Syfy dune. In terms of pacing and story telling, hmmm yeah I prefer Syfy. Movie is missing some important part from the book. Anyway it's just my opinion.

[@artemaniaco293]

So... How would you have done it without making it 3+ hours long?😅

[@Kwisatz-Chaderach]

​@artemaniaco293 Not have so many lines from Chanis unnamed girlfriend, and less shots of weird shaped space ships and Zendaya being a pouty brat.

[@dayoltay]

The last act of the movie was too rushed and felt artificial

[@MrGlenbw]

Jeremy's 'F**K YEAH!' pose in the thumbnail is more than enough to tell me that Dune Part Two will gonna kick ass in cinemas. F**K YEAH!!!! 🤜

[@purpledog9494]

As always thank you Jeremy for your honesty. I loved part 1 and its a relief to hear that part 2 was not a flop. Maybe there is hope for movie goers yet... fingers crossed.

[@zeenamedi9831]

I have read the book collection, loved it. Seen part one and two adored it. There of course will be cut scenes and not ao detailed as in the book. But dune is that kind of story that should be visualized. They did a great job honestly.

[@ronrox14]

Just watched the 5 hours of Part 1 and then part 2 in IMAX and damnnnn. Simply an amazing experience.

[@repxam841]

So there is a 5 hours director’s cut ? I though Villeneuve said he would not release any.

[@ronrox14]

No, there is no “special cut” its just that they had a special double screening of part 1 and then 2 back to back in my country on monday night, IMAX obviously. Part 1 and then they screened Part 2 afterwards.

[@smilingdog2219]

I'm hearing the audience is falling asleep? I hope that isn't true because I plan on seeing it.

[@rchamp247]

I found the movie kinda boring. Great visuals & sound, but the story is meh and a lot of the characters are meh at best too

[@49ersFan415]

Dune part 1 and 2 are both listening films. Part 2 has more action in it but you still have to pay attention to what’s being said. It’s not like Star Wars where you can go and relax and have a fun time with it. It requires your attention or else you’ll miss what’s going on in the film.

[@fs19992009]

Tik tok audiences

[@langreeves6419]

​@49ersFan415 maybe the 2nd one ..don't have to listen in the first movie...nothing happened Zendaya stared into the horizon.... What a great book series, what a boring movie.

[@omdhdk]

I watched it yesterday and I kinda get why people would find it boring. It's a movie where not a lot of things happen in terms of plot 😅🤔

[@SmokingBirds]

A real cinematic experience. Great world building and a building tension where I was somewhat surprised about what happens next. I just wish we’d get even more insight into how the relationship between the two evolved when he became the leader

[@scuzball7]

I live in Aus and my local cinema did a part 1 and part 2 back to back viewing. It was a epic cinematic experience. :)

[@Juggernaut560]

Top notch Christopher Walken impression sir!

[@jacobmctaggart1351]

I agree there were some scenes that were really fast tracked. It made the overall flow of the movie feel really disjointed to me. The movie was good but I don't think quite as good as the first one. I didn't quite get that invested in Timothee's transition in to a leader either. Felt like a hard stretch. Probably an unpopular opinion but I don't feel that strongly about Zendaya's acting either. The visuals and cinematography are just incredible as expected. The audio was brilliant. The supporting cast also does a phenomenal acting job in their roles. Unfortunately with my earlier points though it kinda just brought the movie down to an average score. I hope in Part Three they get back to the flow and feel of Part One. They need more screen time for the supporting cast because honestly I think that is where the majority of the quality acting comes from.

[@kungfuheaven1927]

Absolutely agree. Part two had a weak script, poor characterization and no new action ideas. It had none of the charm of part one for me.

[@REChronic54]

I look at Part 2 almost similarly as I do Part 1, but for different reasons. Great at some points but kind of okay at others. I think the pacing of 2 was better. But both definitely had their problems with breezing by important plot points. I think that if certain things were introduced in Part 1 that were in 2, 2 might’ve not had to rush certain things. And 1 might’ve not dragged as much.

[@senpainoticeme9675]

@@REChronic54part 2 was rushed indeed, Paul managing to unite the tribes in 6 months, impressive while not being full KH yet.

[@nrgspike]

Definitely needed to either be longer or shorter! Some plot arcs felt truncated so either expand them or cut them. Really hope they adapt Messiah as Part 2 doesn't really have a super satisfying ending. All that said, it's still an amazing experience, will certainly be seeing it a few more times on the big screen.

[@whitefinchx0]

I haven't read the book and don't plan to. I don't want to have to compare them to the movie(s). I am sick of being made fun of by my friends because "you haven't seen Dune pt2 yet" ... I really loved Timothee in Wonka so I'm excited to see Dune pt2. Told my trolling friends I've been looking forward to Cabrini, I haven't seen anything like it in a while and it actually looks good. Anyways, love the reviews Jeremy keep them coming.

[@17planets89]

I am disappointed by the ending and the changes they made to the story and the characters.

[@CCdion23]

“More cowbells”

[@twic3682]

The beginning of this movie really reminded me of boba fett s1 when he was learning those species ways in the desert. Had to earn the respect and the beliefs of the ppl. Very touching and powerful

[@markgrant1302]

I don't know if Jeremy reads these comments, if they're brought to his attention or not, but let me say, thank you for having an opinion I trust. Many critics pander to agendas for invites to events, don't want to step on toes because of social nonsense... All the stuff that KZbin viewers argue about, movie companies blame their failure on, but there is one undeniable fact, many movie fans no longer trust critics, no longer buy tickets to movies that were made for specific groups rather than the largest number of people and as a result a startling number of theaters have closed their doors... I don't always agree with Jeremy, but I have always trusted his sincerity... If more critics were honest and real about the quality of movies like Jeremy is maybe the theater system might stand a better chance at continuing. Thank you Jeremy for doing your job.

[@everythingisawesome2903]

He has stated many times in his videos that he always read the comments.

[@kaliss7192]

This isn't an adaptation. It's more like a complete retelling. All the major plot points have been changed entirely. Alia is never born. Chani never gets pregnant, so Leto II is never born and killed by the emperor's men. Paul kills the Baron HIMSELF. Count Hasimir Fenring doesn't even exist. Thufir Hawat is not in this movie or even ever mentioned again. They left out the best line in the entire series "Try looking into that place where you dare not look. You'll find me there, staring out at you." Chani is a girl boss and doesn't want to be Pauls concubine, so she runs off into the desert. It hardly made any sense considering all Fremen men have multiple wives. Please don't read the books first and watch this because you will not enjoy it. This movie could have been 45 minutes shorter without all the slomo walking and deep stares.

[@yarsivad000.5]

No mention of Mentants, no Spacing Guild, no Tlaulexu, no Bulterian Jihad against Thinking Machines, No taboo against using Nukes(made it seem only the Atradies have Nukes), the Bene Gesserit are completely evil, Jessica is a power mad devil. Denis Dune part 3 no golem/clone of Duncan Idaho, no intricate plot. No offspring of Paul and Chani, so no way for anyone to Direct any more Dune books. No children so no Children of Dune. Denis is telling Warner Bros. the books get too crazy to go further. He better not dare call it Dune Messiah. Kathleen Kennedy is probably helping Denis write the script. The story will be so dumbed down Star Wars will be more complex.

[@kaliss7192]

@yarsivad000.5 I started laughing when they tried to shoot down Duncan's shielded thopter with a lazgun during the first movie, lol. At that point I realized the writers never read the books. Otherwise they would have known a lazgun contacting a shielded ship would have destroyed the entire city -_-

[@yarsivad000.5]

@@kaliss7192 I hadn’t thought of that. Did they even mention shields attracting worms and driving them into a killing frenzy? And if not, why not protect the harvesters with shields? The book keeps filling in what isn’t covered in the movie (in my head), unless you haven’t read the book or books. Shield an area around the harvester so it can’t be swallowed.

[@vivek06media]

Great, epic, but flawed, not a masterpiece. People calling it the best sequel ever is exaggeration. Sudden character arc, rushed climax, doesn't payoff major characters, Zendaya performance was the weakest link. But still an awesome cinematic experience. Hans Zimmer lifted the key moments of the film, gorgeous cinematography and VFX, art direction, makeup and costumes were on point, deserves to be seen in the biggest screen possible. But when we praise the technical aspects of the film at first, it means writers or editors lacked some points.

[@barppoots4378]

Yes! To me the entire movie felt rushed. We really need like a 4 hour cut. Unfortunately that will probably never happen.

[@vivek06media]

@@barppoots4378 felt that this was a satirical reply to my review? 😄 Anyways, I won't mind a 4 hr. cut either if it's well edited and adds to the story and dives deep in the primary characters. All the main antagonists in the film didn't got a fitting end and were just way too rushed. Like, Dave Bautista's character was criminally under used, I was expecting a lot from Rabban, he died in just one blow, wtf ?? Vladimir (Skarsgard) had a good enough screen presence but the way he went down was not justified, moreover, Paul stabbing him in the neck and accepting the fact that he died too easily, was just weak writing. As if writers realised that they aren't satisfied with their material but went ahead with it. Film could have been way better.

[@barppoots4378]

@@vivek06media I was not being satirical. And I agree with what you said.

[@blugrass55]

I felt the same way. I was 100% into it up until the storming of the city; then everything just flew by. The other great houses just...gone. and I miss the part of lynch version where Alia kills the baron. Last tiny criticism..I just hope zebdayas face doesn't freeze in the expression! She was just money for at least the second half. Finally, I wish it had been a good half hour longer. It reminded me in a way of the rush job on GOT. Not nearly as bad, but rushed. I still loved it ..amazing, just could have been more amazing. Don't hate me.

[@blugrass55]

Mopey...not money. Stupid autocorrect

[@ccan_max5285]

Seriously looking forward to seeing this

[@emilyandkatey12]

Need you to review Cabrini this weekend!!

[@jordanzlotolow8254]

The Harkonens were wasted. Not scary or intense. They oozed evil in 1984. Some many things wrong and 0 chemistry between leads. I could go on... It was bad.

[@benjaminpont220]

Just watched it in the cinema today, imma be honest I didn’t care for it much

[@bena2114]

Great review. Big movies coming out this month. Speaking of religious tones, are you seeing Cabrini too? Actually really good. Would love your thoughts on it.

[@somanyshananigans]

I’m so excited to see this movie, I’m going Saturday!! Are you planning on doing Cabrini???

[@luizkc9540]

The fact that this didn't get an AWESOMETACULAR and part 1 did, won't age well

[@syntaxed2]

Movie had too much teenage emo drama with the interesting parts only in the last 15min - It was kind of anti-climax, not a bad movie, not what i expected either

[@ranma36]

Just left the theater, wow what a treat! I definitely can’t wait to see this again either in IMAX or on HBO MAX. Dune truly is a sci-fi Game of Thrones!

[@arkoudanthrope]

I’m very relieved to hear this. I enjoyed Part One and it would have been a big shame if Part Two couldn’t keep up the same quality.

[@Zed-fq3lj]

For all those people who haven't read the books; how come that nobody who praises this movie asked why were they fighting with knives 20 000 years in the future while at the same time mastering interstellar traveling (and who and how made that travelling possible, who are the GUILD NAVIGATORS, if mentioned at all)? Why weren't there any computers in that universe, any signs of technological progress apart from dragonfly choppers? Who the hell were those guys with black spots on their chins (Mentats), why do they exist? Wtf was wrong with that doctor in part I, how did he do all that, who was he? Who are all those side characters appearing for no reason, hiding behind big industry names, where is that universe, those 60 billion people who are going to be slaughtered in some sacred war, which war? Cliffhanger after a cliffhanger, ...NOTHING, no questions, everybody gets the gist? Has anyone asked any question after watching the movie about ANYTHING apart from ''wow, what a cinematic experience with magnificent special effects, IMAX rules blah,blah,blah'', where is the story, who are all these characters, where does the story end? Dennis made a glorious, pretty-looking, soulless empty shell of a movie which left viewers who haven't read the books baffled and in limbo, or frustrated for butchering the story. Those millions of dollars that they spent for marketing (great marketing campaign), and paid reviews will mean nothing in a couple of months, because nobody will remember this (just like Avatar 2 e.g) - it is simply a case of BAD WRITING with miserable editing and masterful effects and solid cinematography.

[@stoshjd]

Denis Villeneuve deceived the DUNE Fans that have been waiting for a true film of the DUNE Series. Denis Villeneuve stated he is a fan and was staying true to the DUNE series. The deviation of the film after the arena scene was when this film failed and disappointed the DUNE fans. When those that read the DUNE Series, will become disappointed with Part 2 of DUNE as well. Denis Villeneuve failed the current and future DUNE fans.

[@kal-nor]

I felt like this review was done without the reviewer knowing there’s a part 3. It’s just the impression I get but makes me wonder how part 2 finishes. I can’t wait to watch it and find out.

[@carlyparker4410]

I purposely did not watch Dune part 1 until tonight. I have tickets to see part 2 at 4 tomorrow. I wanted to make sure there was enough time for me to watch explain and recap videos (which I needed cuz I was quite confused the whole time. Even when part 1 ended, I was still having a hard time with the moms witches group thing and just motivations in general). I am hoping seeing them back to back days for the first time will be as epic as you predict!