DUNE REVIEW

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

This is on an artistic level FABULOUS! On a narrative and character level… I have comments.

[@Nasser851000]

*Comments abound*

[@paniklewe]

Yes, same here The experience was mind boggling, but afterwards I wondered why exactly because I didn't remember that much of substance that was that praise worthy.

[@cyrussmith4744]

I think it depends on the person about the characterization and story (I've also seen in other reviews that you are either on board with Dune in general or not lol, so yeah if one didn't love the story in the book he/she won't really enjoy the movie's plot). I watched with some of my friends who didn't read the book and they found themselves pretty compelled with the narrative. I also didn't thought that Paul was better characterized in the book either, he's always this serious and stoic guy that gets himself caught in other people's shcemes, and found that the choice of scenes to adapt from the book was appropiate since the movie's format demands for a tighter vision and adding more scenes would've felt really dense and unpenetrable for audiences, since they are just learning so many new terms and concepts and characters (maybe an extended edition would be fun, but I think the screenwriters played their cards as best as they could as it stands). But yeah, I do think there are some problems (like in any movie) but again I feel like the narrative in general (book or movie) is something you really enjoy or don't and feel like the people that are into it will feel satisfied with how it turns out.

[@odium5288]

I read the book so assumed the narrative would be meh. It didn’t hit with me tbh.

[@actuallyrelaxes5831]

Its a 7 we all know it

[@OverlySarcasticProductions]

As the sand-crawler scene built up through the shai-hulud's approach and Paul's first exposure to the spice, I caught myself physically leaning forward in my seat and fully *grinning* as the worm closed in. This is the kind of thing modern CGI and surround-sound was really made for - I would've been fine if that was the whole movie. -R

[@bczpd]

Collab with the Goblin when?

[@kb-ih7ni]

Same! I was giddy about the shai-hulud's entrance despite already havjng seen the scene in the trailer. Weird that I seemed to fangirl about the worm more than everyone else in the movie. That said though, casting was great

[@kendalldoer5466]

Wow was not expecting to see OSP over here…the crossover we all didn’t know we needed until now

[@theta682pl]

Didn't expect to see you here, but I'm not surprised

[@AlecsyAlek]

@@bczpd Daniel showed up on the OSPodcast, so there's that.

[@Roonagu]

I had basically no problem with the story, characters etc. My only "problem" is, that despite it being almost 2,5 long, it felt like a prologue. Great and enjoyable one, but one that will truly work when we get the second half.

[@ashwinsolanki1933]

This.

[@bradmyst1339]

The books don’t go into the war too conquer the galaxy. If that’s what you think the story is a prologue to. First book is about Paul’s conquest of dune and rise. The next book picks up after all the conquest Of the galaxy

[@Pi_Kappa22]

This is how i felt reading the Way of Kings for the first time. The whole 1000+ page first book is spent setting up the series and characters, so theres not much plot development until book 2. However, I think by spending so much time fleshing out the world and characters leads to a far greater payoff later in the series, or in this case, in the next movie.

[@Yarblocosifilitico]

my problem was with the balance between the two halfs. First one is breathtaking, second one is a desert in comparison, even tho it's still very good.

[@booknerdwithlipstick]

I read this in an article and it proves your point : "As we mentioned in our review, this first half had to do the heavy lifting in terms of the world-building. For Villeneuve, that groundwork was the "tough task" for the first movie, but now that it's done, Part Two becomes "an insane playground" "It will allow me to go berserk and really create… I should not say that, but I will say that, for me, Dune: Part One is like an appetizer and Dune: Part Two is the main meal," he told "

[@SGT_STOIC]

The look on Paul's face with hand in box was on point. Terrified.. This is a story of a very VERY destructive leader. VERY

[@alexanderfish4797]

I did appreciate how his demeanor became more defiant with the increase in pain level. Gave the entire scene more dimension than either of the previous adaptations.

[@fufu5068]

That scene shook me ngl

[@Kkstgch]

Very well acted, I felt despair all the times I watched.

[@ouden.]

I really wanted to see the garden-room that Paul's mom finds in the palace when they arrived to Arrakis :(

[@enjoies14]

I was hoping to see that too! I loved how the garden represented the immense amount of privilege the family had because water is used for those plants

[@StefanPiano]

We sort of got the same thing with the palm trees and Paul, showing is that they were really privileged because water was given to plants.

[@ouden.]

@@StefanPiano yes I assume that was the equivalent. It's just that in my head I pictured the garden as something really beautiful and captivating and at the same time it was such a power move from the reigning house.

[@XDspacemanJD]

Yes the wetplant conservatory!! That and the dinner scene.

[@Mr_Cinematic]

Yoooooooooo. Like this video? Then check out my DUNE review!!

[@coucou6281]

Also, Timmy's performance is on point. He captures Paul's essence. The naive but logical introspection, the deep look, the conflict and inner pain. He was born to be Paul.

[@CruelDwarf]

nah, Chalamet was massive miscast. He doesn't look like a scion of noble house, who was trained for his role from the very birth. He looked like a lost teenager. I guess they wanted more relatable protagonist, but they threw everything compelling about book Paul out.

[@wil4648]

@@CruelDwarf Hard disagree

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

I’m really glad to hear so many people enjoyed his performance! While it wasn’t my taste the die hard fans seem really happy. That’s great!

[@alexhindes3861]

@@CruelDwarf have you read the book? The first 20 pages shows how much of a lost teenager he is...

[@CruelDwarf]

@@alexhindes3861 he definitely wasn't lost in the first 20 pages. He was very sure and even entitled brat that tried to berate Imperial Truthsayer.

[@jaredthom8501]

I thought Timothy did a fine job bringing the character to life. The scene in the tent with his mother was amazing. Goosebumps.

[@reidblanchard6453]

Seeing this movie in theaters was such an amazing experience

[@b.h.4249]

It completely blew me away, I wish could travel back in time, so I could experience it again. I've never been sucked in by the atmosphere of a movie like this.

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

YES IT WAS!

[@BloodRainbows]

I think im partially deaf in my left ear now. I dont understand why theaters crank the volume to dangerous decibel levels. It definitely impeded my ability to enjoy the film and the sound design. Maybe it was just the theater i went to

[@Yarblocosifilitico]

@@BloodRainbows I'm sure some are worst than others but, in my experience, that's true for most. I hate it too

[@zainshaikh527]

D-Box or nothing if you can she'll the cash. Worth it

[@airdrighmor1439]

Giving Paul personality changes everything. He's a sheltered teenager who's never been allowed to make an important decision. He's an amalgam of his uncles and the Bene Gesserit, which is why he gravitates towards Duncan. He wants to have fun. Only after Leto's death does he become an individual, and even then he's tortured by the future. This informs many of his future decisions.

[@Boxghost102]

I felt like Daniel was complaining that Dune wasn't more like Brandon Sanderson, when he said Paul needed more flair and the movie needed to focus more on politics. Personally, I liked how Dune was deep in its own universe and didn't give a shit about whether the viewer could keep up.

[@UlfMTG]

In a sense, Paul never becomes an individual at all. As soon as he's let out of his family's clutches, he realizes he already knows every single step he's gonna take. To know your own future is to be imprisoned by it. Paul never got to become his own self, from the beginning he knew what he would become and he knew there's nothing he could do to change it.

[@airdrighmor1439]

@@UlfMTG good take. I think the life he wanted with Chani represented his individualistic desire, and prevented him from fully committing to the Path that his son took.

[@yutt]

@@UlfMTG Exactly! This is central to the character of Paul. He doesn't know what his identity is, and largely fails to ever clearly define one. He is a puppet of his father, his mother, the Bene Gesserit, and eventually even his sister and son. What we see in Paul is someone struggling and failing to ever find an identity - but that is Paul's story. That is the character Paul is meant to be, and core to the identity and narrative of Dune. We are frustrated by Paul because he sees all of the strings, has all of the power, and still utterly fails to ever escape. Now if you have a moment to discuss our lord and savior Leto II.

[@FrancisFabricates]

Yeah it felt like he had 0 personality when I saw it and honestly it was such a let down. I also felt like we didn’t get enough time with anyone? These characters are people I know are amazing from the book and yet they just sort of exist for a bit then it’s like ‘time to die’ and I was more upset about having not gotten time with them than I was that they died because in the film you get no build up. It’s weird

[@loriendancer]

The way Oscar Isaac can act with literally JUST HIS EYES

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

YAASSS!!!!!!

[@lenanana8]

I admit to being skeptical when I knew Oscar was cast as Leto, not because of Oscar (he's a marvelous actor) but because I couldn't see him as Leto. When I watched the movie and his first scene I had no doubt. He is Leto. He portrayed him excellently and his interaction with Paul, Jessica, Gurney, Thufir, Duncan and his people was amazing. My favorite line from him: "If your answer is no, you'd still be the only thing I ever needed you to be: my son." If only more parents said that to their children.

[@WoTMike1989]

Isn’t that sort of who Paul is? He is a very introspective character that can come across as a bit bland. That feels like more of an issue with Dune than with this adaptation

[@kbtaylor_]

Spot on

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

That is my point. I wanted that to be changed or improved on.

[@calebgutierrez4447]

@@DanielGreeneReviews changing that too much potentially puts the central theme of Dune at risk though. I’m not sure specifically what you would’ve wanted them to change or improve about his character, but it would’ve been odd to make such a drastic shift with a character whose probably one of the least interesting in the book. Especially since part two will be focusing on Zendaya presumably witnessing his arch seems like it would’ve ultimately been wasted. Making Paul more interesting, likeable, emotionally resonant, etc. in a “no messiahs” themed story I feel like defeats the purpose a bit. Like Paul is only interesting to the Fremen because of the Bene Gesserit not because he himself has done anything noteworthy. I’m honestly a bit unsure what they’ll do in part two, especially with the ending assuming it gets green lit. Audiences aren’t really accustomed to the kind of ending and themes Dune is mulling over.

[@lucasrizor3251]

Exactly. And that is what makes Paul’s character so hard to be a typical “lead” in a movie. I do think they missed an opportunity with the dinner scene. But other than that, Paul was done perfectly in line with the books.

[@wil4648]

@@DanielGreeneReviews The thing is that in interviews Villeneuve mentioned that he really connected to Paul while reading Dune, so he didn't feel the need to change him, it was a thing of personal taste

[@Buchertn]

If part 2 gets green lighted I feel that is where we will see Paul's character become far more interesting in the adaptation.

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

Highly agree!

[@jasonpalmer3610]

Yes as it does in the book

[@rinner2801]

And hopefully they replace Zendaya with a good actress.

[@iindistinctworld]

@@rinner2801 there's no way they going to replace here unless she completely changes her looks in the book or something (I didn't read the book btw)

[@billshears6062]

@@iindistinctworld nah she looks the same

[@tarunshyammohan8215]

Hey, one of my favourite momnets of the movie was a subtle whisper that Paul gives while he's undergoing the first visions during the spice harvester scene where he repeats "I recognise your footsteps old man" as he was facing his back to Gurney just before being rescused It's a great hint I feel on how it shows Paul is so well trained in his ways that it's engrained into him even during an intense episode he's able to be aware of his surroundings!

[@TerrificRallyMaestro]

I thought he was tripping out and talking to the sandworm, Shai-Hulud meaning Old Man of the Desert, haha

[@Torzex1]

Interesting! In the books the fremen call the worms "old men of the desert" so I thought Paul was "talking" with the worm as it slithered towards them (the worm being the old man and the footsteps being the sounds of the worm), but I think your version is correct after thinking about it.

[@kilermekov]

I took it as both, a callback to an earlier scene for the viewers and a nod to the readers.

[@merc9nine]

Also he heard him walking on sand with the earth shaking and the worm coming

[@joaopedromorais4711]

SPOILER FOR THE SECOND PART | | | | | | | | Maybe it could be a vision of when Paul re-encounters Gurney in the desert?

[@korgaupisc129]

I personally loved dune a lot. I actually was hooked by the characters and while it is true that Paul's education and future leadership was not fleshed out to the same extend as in the books, I found that his character is improved by the relationships to his mother, Duncan etc. I think my favourite part of the whole movie is the Bene Gesserit, they are so cool and the voice, omg! I do hope, that chani will be somewhat different from the book because I didn't really like her role there, but I think she has lots of potential to be a more nuanced and interesting character (imo!)

[@SonicBroham]

I thought Paul and Lady Jessica were done very well. the performance from Rebecca Ferguson was fantastic.

[@asherujudo7383]

@@frankie3010 Yeah, but I hope in the movie it is a bit more than that.

[@reddish_orange]

Seeing the characters portrayed on-screen after reading the book was absolutely the missing piece for me. Herbert's writing style, and his description of emotions was very understated, so I became more engaged with the bigger picture reading Dune rather than the characters. SPOILER: The scene with Paul and Jessica's first night in the stilltent, where Paul wonders at his inability to grieve like his mother does, was one of the few scenes in the book where I actually felt a synergy with the emotional side of Paul. Seeing it portrayed in the movie, the breathtaking performance by Chalamet and Ferguson, it gave me exactly what I was missing in the story. I was quietly bawling my eyes out in the cinema!

[@dramalexi]

@@frankie3010 Maybe they adapt Tufir's story in the sequel right at the beginning. That is what I really missed in the book. The Harkonnens spoke a lot about Tufir but we never saw him actually do anything at all. That's also the reason why I stopped reading the book at page 600.

[@Preezly]

Wdym you didn't really like Chani's character in the book? She barely does anything she's just Paul's lover and emotional support. She did nothing to be disliked or liked, she's just there.

[@theundeserver]

I'm a bit surprised that sound and music wasn't more of a focus of your review. Hans Zimmer's score and the sound design added an entirely different level to the story for me. I watched it on a good home theater and then in a movie theater and the second time I caught more of the cues that were telling the story in addition to the visuals. I really feel badly for anyone that doesn't watch this with a good surround system as no epic movie hits the same on a tv as it does in a theater, and this one has to be one of the best I've experienced. When I went to the theater to see it I went with 2 17 year olds who had never read the book and one of them commented as we were walking out that it was the best movie they had seen in their life. I think this film is great because it will take repeated viewings and you will uncover more in the performances, visuals and sound each time. I wasn't worried about caring for the characters because I never really connected with them in the books, I think of Dune as being a book for the mind to focus on instead of the heart, and for me that's not a bad thing as there are more than enough books that are there for me to emotionally connect with. I think this was a great film and having had no real expectations going into it (I really wasn't that committed to whether it would be good or bad) I just loved the world that the filmmakers created for me, spending time somewhere so unique and fantastic was a wonderful experience.

[@alexanderfish4797]

I'm not that big of a Zimmer fan but I did appreciate the subtle, if perhaps entirely unintended, nods to the Toto score for the Lynch version.

[@sovereign1160]

I found the score to be self-indulgent and over the top. It was literally so loud you couldn't hear the characters.

[@bigblueshoe777]

I didn't even NOTICE the score much, which is rare for my experience with Zimmer.

[@kazuya....]

Not downgrading the guy the zimmer score in this wasn't that great compared to his previous work

[@TrollsAndScrolls]

@@bigblueshoe777 i agree

[@narfeyfjola]

Honestly, as a movie, without reading the book, Dune is fantastic. I think it's maybe hard for you to come at this with the book characterization in mind because that will just inevitably have a better opportunity to be as deep as need be. I will say it could definitely have used more flare, but I see that as a problem with an obsession with being realistic and gritty and serious all the time in movies in general. Doesn't mean that's not a valid thing to point out, just might mean the original intent was more in that vein and the studio shot it down

[@awsomeman350]

yeah i don't really get his complaints at all. I feel like Paul just works for dune. Everything around him is so insane and crazy that its nice having a more normal protag.

[@ohthreefiftyone]

I’m not sure how a good adaptation of Dune can avoid being oppressive and bleak.

[@narfeyfjola]

@@ohthreefiftyone Oh no, it should be oppressive, but I feel they were overly concerned with making things feel real and grounded when the strength of SFF is having the room to do things you wouldn't see in real life

[@MrReset94]

I can assure you that the movie leaves so many important informations out, that in the book are covered perfectly and without them feeling forced. The movie is good, but it only further proves that the media chosen to adapt big books (and sagas) is not the right one.

[@Alejojojo6]

Even better if you have read the book honestly. It's pretty faithful to the book.

[@milospollonia1121]

Me and my European homies who watched this movie a month ago: **smiling with dubious intent**

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

The pain. The PAIN

[@milospollonia1121]

@@DanielGreeneReviews we also have universal healthcare Come to Europe folks

[@b.h.4249]

*laughs evily*

[@milospollonia1121]

@@frankie3010 lmao this comment is the definition of a republican

[@user-xz4all]

@@frankie3010Chatty anti-communist )

[@Zeppelin180]

Ahhh, another adaptation that leaves out the dinner scene. One of my favourite parts of the whole series.

[@keshav3479]

It would've destroyed the pacing of the movie though. I personally would've loved to see it, but I can really see why they chose to leave it out.

[@LeonC0704]

@@keshav3479 exactly. Did something really relevant happened there? I don't remember

[@keshav3479]

@@LeonC0704 Just some interesting characterization and I think it was pretty essential to fully understand the internal politics of Arrakis but other than that, no.

[@sydneypreston9876]

THE DINNER SCENE! I couldn’t believe they took it out! So glad to hear someone bring that up

[@beccymay701]

The dinner scene as per the book would have been a really complicated thing to include as it introduced far too many new characters and intrigues to what is already a complex story. So I can completely understand leaving it out. I think we will need to see some of these characters appearing in Part Two

[@thrash208]

@@beccymay701 it didnt really need to do very full introductions. It just needed an explanation of those present and the customs. Then Letos rage scene. It would have got the point across that leto is at least on the surface a good noble man who wants change for arrakis

[@TiboNutz]

I actually like it a lot. Didn't have any problems with Paul's character. Overall i was very positively surprised.

[@stephenobria4422]

When you said that you had a problem with a singular visual effect, I thought for sure it was going to be Paul's face CGI'd on in that fight scene. A problem with the balloon ship makes this the most shocking review yet.

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

Oh I forgot about that! Yeah that was weird but I took it as apart of the vision I guess.

[@ouden.]

yesss, that was the only scene that I found really off.

[@perenniallachrymosity276]

Wait, what do you mean by CGIng his face? Like the ending scene of the trailer where he pulls out his blade from a slain Sardaukar's head then the helmet retracts to show his face? That's the only thing I can think about right now.

[@stephenobria4422]

@@perenniallachrymosity276 That's the one. They don't touch it up in the movie. It looks exactly the same as in that trailer, and I didn't even watch the trailer in IMAX.

[@laiaescoda]

Do you mean the carryall’s? I am not sure what balloon ship are you talking about as most of the spacecrafts and thopters are all what I dreamt and more :)

[@claudiusaugustus4526]

The Probleme with adapting Dune is in my opinion, that I think you aren’t really supposed to emotionally invest in the characters.

[@JoelFeila]

you have a point

[@awoods9793]

Right. Dune is mythology more than a straight narrative. Would you be a normal person if you're entire life you were constantly being trained to be an ultra human. I thought they did a good job giving Paul more personality in his friendship with Duncan and the way he shows obvious affection toward Thufir Howat

[@Mr_Cinematic]

Yoooooooooo. Like this video? Then check out my DUNE review!!

[@arjunwali9885]

as someone who might read the book and see the film, thats pretty disheartening to hear lol

[@maximeteppe7627]

@@arjunwali9885 It's a great book and a good movie, it's just that the book, for all it's impact, is a science fiction novel from the sixties, when the genre was rather dry and cerebral. The movie does try to be more character focused, but it remains a straight and faithful adaptation of this material, and so it's focused more on its world and philosophy than on the characters and the plot proper.

[@alexmontrose8004]

I loved how "lived in" the world felt. Yes it was fantastical, but there wasn't that feeling of spotlights being pointed constantly at: "Look we did THIS!!!!!". But I am a huge Dune nerd, so I'm probably biased. But I want the next twenty years of sci-fi film making to be modeled on this the way the previous twenty years was modeled on LOTR.

[@maximeteppe7627]

The way the movie took it's time to immerse us in the world felt very much like LotR to me. And indeed it felt very lived in. The storm scene aboard the ornithopter felt like the old machine was falling apart in my hands. While I would've like a more baroque and fantastical approach just as much, Villeneuve was very successful in bringing his minimalistic and grounded sensibilities to the material.

[@alexmontrose8004]

@@maximeteppe7627 I am such a fan of his style I would have watched if Villeneuve pulled a Jodorowsky and completely changed everything. But his beautifully prosaic approach suited this script so well I was absolutely blown away.

[@justalurkr]

I remember Paul as a bit of a cypher in the books, too. His family stuffed so much training into him, he had no room to be anything.

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

In the movies.. he is specifically shown questioning how he does or doesn't fit as an individual into his family's training or not though, when he asks his father "what if I don't want to rule" .. and again, when he chooses to strike out on what he thinks is his own path rather than following his mother's wishes/directions. (Among other moments, I'd have to rewatch to point out more exactly.) ....but maybe that was just my own way of reading into it, idk. 🤷‍♀️🤔😅🤣 Lol But, ultimately, yeah.. He kind of does end up just picking those mantles up anyhow by something of circumstance & default. Personally...I think that's actually kind of what DOES make him interesting/compelling, myself. ^-^ (But, again, that may just be me. Lolll)

[@abundanceintheson_316]

Paul, himself, rants to his mother about this very thing when he has his first waking vision followed by his emotional outburst.

[@samanthaa.6055]

I've seen a lot of movies in theaters post-pandemic, and I felt that this was the one that should REALLY be seen on the big screen

[@BrandonsWritingRoom]

Interesting to hear your thoughts about the film overall and Paul specifically. I've heard other readers say they didn't like him as much as some of the other characters in the novel. I also tend to enjoy slower pacing in big, epic films like this. I'm also super glad to hear the worms were done well; rarely have I ever gotten such a sense of magnitude from a creature in a book. I've loved all of Villeneuve's films so far, which has hyped me up for this movie even more.

[@BrandonsWritingRoom]

​@@slothrob Lol that's very true. I sort of like to look at Book 1 Paul in a vacuum, mostly to compare him to who he is in Dune Messiah.

[@Paperbird76]

The worms are very impressive in this film😊

[@unanimousarts]

If you like Villeneuve’s films, you will definitely like what he did with Dune. As a book reader, you could probably nitpick the film for days on end but still enjoy what Denis brought to the table. For a non-booker, I think they picked the best parts to create an intense, and at times horrific, yet beautiful sc-fi epic.

[@Mr_Cinematic]

Yoooooooooo. Like this video? Then check out my DUNE review!!

[@stevespain6445]

@@slothrob Disagree, he wanted to show us the problem of liking a charismatic leader/character, and did so by repeatedly giving us opportunities to sympathise with Leto/Paul/etc. He's not just showing us a critique of charismatic leaders, he showing the reader how easy it is to fall for them (by encouraging us to fall for them), and then showed the horrifying results of what that popular support can deliver to the world and history. I thought in the interviews with Herbert this was quite clear. To me, it is part of the brilliance of the story-telling. Still today, the aristocracies of the world are wrapped in romanticism (especially in the USA), but the reality of them, both today and historically, is they are horribly oppressive systems and peoples - there are no good guys in the characters of Kings and Emperors.

[@xcalicojack]

I've been wanting to read the books for years now but once I found out the movie was just the first part of the first book, I decided to just go ahead and watch the movie first. Not disappointed at all! In fact, it made me want to go ahead and read the books even more now. And knowing that I can experience the story in more detail, as well as go in the 2nd half of the first book blind, is just an amazing feeling. I fell in love with this world. I'd recommend doing it in this order for anyone in a similar situation. Don't miss watching this movie in theaters! It is an amazing experience.

[@LightsOnTrees]

Really glad to hear the positive review of Oscar Isaac, he's an actor I've liked for a long time that I feel has been let down a lot by the bigger movies he's done and forces outside of his control.

[@majebrennan5668]

We saw this several weeks ago in Germany. We both have read the books. As far as we're concerned, it was perfect.

[@RobertWF42]

Paul's character becomes much more interesting in the second book. Frank Herbert builds him up as a godlike superhuman in Dune, then tears him down in Dune Messiah.

[@RobertWF42]

In Dune Messiah (Spoiler Alert)... the Fremen unleashed a jihad on the Empire in the name of Paul Muad'Dib and killed billions of non-believers in his name. So he becomes the worst villain after being a hero in book one. Don't know if audiences want to see that!

[@axelmauritzon3098]

For me, personally, it was one of the best movies I have ever seen. I really felt like so many persons involved in this film were just so passionate. Especially Denis and Hans! The casting, acting, cinematography, score, everything is just spot on. There has been scenes that was removed, approximately 15 minutes, to shorten it. I don't know which scenes but I would presume some worldbuilding and character building was involved

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

You can never go wrong with Denis Villeneuve

[@abundanceintheson_316]

I had a BIG problem with the handling of Jessica. They turned her into a emotional dolt when she is a strong female lead in the book. I mean in the book there is a scene where she and Thufar go head to head and it is epic. She is amazing but you would not know it from this movie.

[@JoeAuerbach]

Honestly, after Lynch, you can't play Dune safe. Also there's nothing at all normal about this universe. It really needs some pomp and pageantry

[@rinner2801]

Lynch's version is still my favorite. This movie does look truly stunning though.

[@eliasgibson4743]

Rinner I disagree. I feel that Lynch’s version was very surface level and ignored the whole point of Dune. Plus the acting, cgi, sets and dialogue all fell flat

[@Mr_Cinematic]

Yoooooooooo. Like this video? Then check out my DUNE review!!

[@fallingintime]

I feel like the first half of the theatrical cut of Lynch's dune is fantastic . It's only when you get to the later half that the film becomes a slog/fever dream

[@freezerburn421]

The characters and action was never what I loved about the Dune Novel. I just love the planet Dune and how Herbert so masterfully shows it to us. In my opinion the movie nailed the world, and that's why my initial rating is a 9/10

[@TokyoBlue587]

It’s one of the best examples of world building in sci fi

[@ISeeNthng]

One thing I noticed was that the value of water was not overtly emphasized to the extent that the book made it out to be. Yes we had the palm trees but we were missing the garden.

[@ThePathOfEudaimonia]

Dune was the most epic 2,5 hour long trailer. I loved it!

[@wadex21]

I feel Paul's character is mostly understated until the latter half of the first book, and doesn't actually grow into the powerhouse he is to most fans until the second book. So I agree with most criticism. The planet and overall universe is definitely the series' main character.

[@brynaamrl]

i watched it yesterday and i gotta say, besides being absolutely beautiful, the way the story is told just made me feel hypnotized and i couldnt take my eyes off the big screen. Cant wait to see it again.

[@robertglass1698]

Hearing people discuss why they do or don't like stories is always interesting. I never really cared about how much I care about the main character. What I love about Dune is the story and the multitude of characters, not the main character. Oh well, appreciate your perspective.

[@dougperry691]

Couldn’t disagree more about changing Paul’s character

[@floatingcoffin]

He was amazing

[@amitnagpal1985]

I watch Daniel’s channel just to see how often and strongly I disagree with him.

[@Mr_Cinematic]

Yoooooooooo. Like this video? Then check out my DUNE review!!

[@angrybadger5013]

I actually had no problem with the portrayal of Paul. I thought it was spot on. I loved this entire movie. From scene to scene you see the love and dedication of everyone involved. When those sand worms come about they did such a fantastic job of making the viewer FEEL their presence. I’m so happy with this adaptation. But I need to watch it again I think as well.

[@bearzerger]

When I first saw this movie a couple of weeks ago I said that this was the most epic and most beautiful exposition ever put on screen, cause it kinda ends when Paul's journey is really beginning. It just leaves you hanging when you think, now it's gonna good. Not that the first part wasn't, far from it, but what I really wanted afterwards was an hour break to move around a bit and get myself something to eat and then immediately sit down for another 3 hours and watch the second part. And the worst part is that we don't even know whether that second part is going to get made.

[@neutral_narr]

Well proud to inform that there will be one in two years

[@Radial9Gaming]

It was officially confirmed that there will be part 2

[@otsoko66]

Denis Villeneuve read Dune when he was a kid in Quebec -- he's said that he read it in French -- and in French, what came out in English as one big book, came out in French as two books: Dune I and Dune II, so I think he's pretty much following the books as he had read them.

[@kyledavy4546]

I 100% agree with you about the banquet scene. I was really hoping that scene would make it into the adaptation coz it tells you so much not just about Paul but about Jessica and Kynes as well.

[@foxesofautumn]

It felt like a beautiful vase with no flowers in it. Very impressive but missing something important.

[@kiernanknox2314]

I've seen multiple reviews now who complain about Paul's character and him being kind of bland. that's who Paul atreides is at the beginning. he's a boring bland sort of just normal guy. he's described as being very mild in the books he's shorter than normal they point that out several times in the book. and that's why it's interesting, you watch him be this boy and watch him turn into the leader of a entire people. I don't know, as a huge Dune fan this movie was absolutely amazing and I want to see it as many times as I can

[@awsomeman350]

I think it fits dune very well. There is so many amazing things to look at and experience, i dont need Paul to keep my attention by being super quirky and spouting one liners. He obviously has reserved emotions, its not like he never emotes

[@8301TheJMan]

Which is also really strange seeing as how literally damned near every review of Dune prior to it's launch in the US today, literally damned near every one - said Timothy was not just good, but spectacular. Not to mention they said loved the character specifically as well, not just the performance by Timothy! I haven't seen it yet, but i find it odd that foreign audiences seemed to love him, and now a couple reviews i've seen from today people are complaining about him, so yeah weird.

[@johnnygoesfast9397]

The Character arch is SPOT ON… Denis did a fantastic job evoking the leader out of a boy

[@Mr_Cinematic]

Yoooooooooo. Like this video? Then check out my DUNE review!!

[@nikolayargirov1573]

There was so much world building and it was done so well. I mean even the Sardukars, not much screen time, but so spot on it immediately tells you they are a menace. Was watching it on IMAX last night and felt like I have been living on Arakis for a year, so immerssive.

[@ajd2393]

Speaking of headphones if you have a pair with good bass on the the sounds are amazing. I found myself several times just holding my headphones to my ears and smiling wide af

[@davadh]

Dinner scene is cut from the movie from what I read. Should be in the extended version *except Dennis has also mention that he only likes to have one definitive version of his films so not even sure if they will have extended version

[@Grimscribe732]

I find it hard to give Dune Part 1 a final rating, since it does feel unfinished. Yet what I've seen in these first 155 minutes was breathtaking. I have the inkling that, depending on how Part 2 ties everything up, my final rating will be somewhere between an 8 and a perfect 10.

[@Lazarus1095]

A few days ago, I read a fashion critic's review of the Sci Fi mini-series Children of Dune, which he complained was a "love letter to the color brown". Man, that guy didn't know how good he had it....

[@GMBos]

It's the best adaptation we'll ever get. I really hope Pt.2 gets greenlit.

[@mau_victorino]

Man! That bit with the inflatable thingy on the ship really stood out for me! Funny to see you noticed it too!

[@ouden.]

I think the scene in the tent when he yells at his mom after escaping the Harkonnen needed to be more relevant, or significant in any way. In the the book it's clearly at that point when Paul accepts his destiny as the "hero" of Dune. His personality changes completely when he gets out of the tent.

[@daneg]

not only where he "accepts" the role, but he drops guilt bombs on his mother for her (and the bene geserit's) role. like, they're both deprived of agency while actively manipulating the future. it's a fantastic (allegory? not really even an allegory) for the human condition. all this power actively change the future and still powerless and trapped at the same time.

[@talktraumatome9681]

There are no heroes in Dune. ;)

[@unanimousarts]

Hero of Dune? It might at first seem that way but it will fade as he rises to power. His actions will cause more problems. He will seek and gain vengeance, and that’s probably the only event you could probably consider as “heroic”. Frank Herbert had a different perspective on heroes. Nearly the opposite.

[@Mr_Cinematic]

Yoooooooooo. Like this video? Then check out my DUNE review!!

[@Globulebob]

I’m, like you, not a fan of Timmy’s performance. And it did felt like a long prologue. But like you said, the visuals are outstanding. The AMAZING costumes, the lighting, the atmosphere. It is Dune. And seeing the visual representation of everything I had imagined when reading the books was so incredibly moving in so many ways. My expectations will be different for part 2 I think but for now that's enough for me. But I do really appreciate the conversations about the film, which are by the way incredibly respectful, and Villeneuve himself took a very respectful approach with the whole thing in my opinion, it just feels like we’re all very eager to respectfully explore this world together and I think that’s beautiful. 

 Also, Oscar Isaac is perfection. Also, I’m really frustrated we didn’t get to see the guild navigators, I will not rest properly until I see Villeneuve’s version of them, I know they're gonna look amazing !

[@Aaron-ui9tj]

I’m completely in love with this movie. Paul’s arc is slow, and is hurt by being split into two movies.

[@christopheryoder8292]

Another criticism is that the movie doesn't show how long there was between them arriving on Arrakis and the trap being sprung. But doing so would have required introducing several other storylines which had ballooned the run time.

[@MultiMagnis]

you comments are your own and we can respect that. i give it a 9 in total because you are looking at half the material for a composure which is meant to be complete. my main complaint to this movie is that it was not long enough and i can tell some factors and longer scenes were cut out or down to flow the movie along. overall this was a roller coaster of a movie to push past epic movies for past the year of 2020. i will watch the movie probably 3 to 4 times over as i am sure part 2 will be supported and pushed out. this movie really does need to be as long as it needs to be so all can shine and the awe of the movie can be shown. the AWE of it all is suttle and just stunning. the music snaps it to a deal.

[@jefferickson5833]

I never read the book, so it seems that makes a difference. I really loved the movie. My only complaint is that I don't want to wait for part 2.

[@kevinjustin7646]

5:55 spoiler The battle in the books against jamis ist realy that big of an challenge for Paul. In the movie stilgar says that he should not play with jamis but it is still pretty easy for Paul to win (unharmed). In the movie this scene had to serve as the finale and because the movie is structured like the first half of a movie this scene (if we get a part two) doesnt has to serve as the finale of the two parts.

[@MaryJo22]

I have a massive crush on Tim, soooo it works really well for me. Plus, I think that not reading the books and not knowing anything about Dune, helped me enjoying more because I didn't have anything to compare it to.

[@honeybeeees6666]

I think the difficulty on adapting an epic, especially this one, is that the world comes first. You have to see the world, become invested in it, and then the characters become realized into that world later. The characters almost exist entirely to facilitate the world and the drama within it. Unfortunately, with a book as sprawling as Dune, that means either a 2 part movie, or 7 hour single movie, which is impossible. Dune might have been better as a miniseries, but then the budget might not have allowed for such a cinematic feel. I truly think that once the second movie comes out, it will feel complete, and viewing both parts back to back will be the ideal experience.

[@powwow4687]

I had a very lovely experience. Finished dune for the first time a week ago. Saw the movie today and it was honestly like watching the book!!! So many scenes I could mouth along to the words I knew would come. And knowing the history and lore fresh in my mind was amazing. Honestly a new favorite just because of this first experience.

[@andrewadams8601]

That’s interesting that you didn’t care for Paul in the movie. I wonder if it’s because I never read the books, but I actually liked how he was portrayed in this. I personally felt that his character development fit the story that was told where he is trying to understand what’s happening to himself and balancing that with the legacy of his father and his mother. That’s a little vague, but in the spirit of your review I’m trying not to spoil it for anyone who hasn’t watched it yet. *Edit* I’ll add that I too love the pacing here because I love the aesthetic for this movie, and I feel like it really gives the beautiful world that they brought to life room to breathe.

[@OwenL2020]

I think Timothy Chalamet might be the new Dicaprio. And I really don't say that lightly. He just seems to have it all.

[@azmodanpc]

The duel at the end of the movie was really visceral and thrilling. I read the books many times and watched the multiple movie renditions but Denis really nailed the grittiness and even if I knew the outcome beforehand it really shook me and was a great way to end the first part (I really look forward to the extended versions of these movies, btw so much nuance and some plot enriching moments are missing).

[@owenequinox6]

The way the sandworms send that shockwave through the sand to slow people was so incredibly done. Absolutely beautiful movie. My only complaint is the portrayal of Paul's abilities to see time in multiple dimensions was a bit vague, but then again portraying it as it was described in the book would be no simple task.

[@spiderganon]

I saw it twice with different people and I loved all the details of world building and you could tell the passion and the dedication it has behind it.

[@antonvitus8024]

After seeing such high praise reviews of this movie, and although I did enjoy it a lot, I am so glad to hear about your conflicting views on it. I feel exactly the same way about it as you do. There is definetely an emotionaliy connection missing here and I would have loved to care more about each character. Visuals are breathtaking though!

[@timl2665]

I'm actually going to read the Dune books now. The movie sparked my interest enough to go read the story. lol

[@c.h.y]

That’s when you know a boo to movie adaptation did it’s job! Being faithful to the source material while still giving people a reason to read the book!! Happy reading!!💪 💪

[@mastermind3043]

going to watch it in imax tomorrow. Appreciate the spoiler free review

[@rockyservacio9810]

The soundtrack though😍😍. Hans Zimmer outdid himself

[@rinner2801]

I hated it. And I loved the Blade Runner 2049 OST. Go figure.

[@zainshaikh527]

Also in James bond. He came out of his shell and standard into beating all the best composers. Finally, I always jumped between who could be the best. He wins now

[@raffaelsteinmann7296]

Really didn't like it honestly. It was fine most of the time but there were almost no memorable themes that would've brought the movie to a new level. Instead it's just there, wailing in the background.

[@itznoxy7193]

Raffael I completely agree. The soundtrack was a massive disappointment. I feel like the people fawning over it simply don’t understand what it *could* have been.

[@Mr_Cinematic]

Yoooooooooo. Like this video? Then check out my DUNE review!!

[@slvrandblkfilms6506]

The big thing for me that they missed out on from the book is the emphasis on water, it's a HUGE component in the book and it mentioned and referred to so much, they didnt give the water the gravitas it deserved, and also lots of people not wearing their still suit masks didnt seem to be bothered at all. I was just a bit disappointed that I didnt feel overwhelmingly dry after finishing the film.

[@Nasser851000]

My only nitpick was that they cut out Gurney playing his instrument :(

[@kriplaniankit774]

WHAT

[@BrandonsWritingRoom]

Well that's just tragic.

[@Alex-Colo]

Yeah, it just felt like he was just a grumpier Duncun

[@justareader____]

Well that’s not going to affect the story a ton and they don’t exactly have time to waste with this story soooo…

[@Mr_Cinematic]

Yoooooooooo. Like this video? Then check out my DUNE review!!

Hi Daniel. Could you make a video about the simillarities between Dune and Wheel of Time? *SPOILERS:* Paul and Fremen, Rand and Aiel - leading the desert tribes out of desert to power. Bene Gessirit - Aes Sedai and how they influence and want to control the chosen one (Kwisatz Hadderach/Dragon Reborn). How Rand/Paul are slowly getting mad and so on. Or maybe you have spoken about it in earlier video?

[@coltengrace4512]

the visuals and costumes were just so freaking good

[@Antlover420]

I agree so much with your comments about adding personality to Paul’s character! The only character I remember having any fun of seeming to enjoy living in that universe was Jason Momoa as Duncan

[@LuliD2]

I loved it. The visuals are amazing, I was immersed from the first moment. First I watched the movie and then i read the book. And I understood then why they choose this direction and what to show on this first part. If we take Dune as a saga, it was the right way to start it, starting to build the world and dipping one foot in the water but leaving us wanting more so that we want to continue knowing this story. They'll explore the characters in more depth in the next one, but I see why they left many concepts unexplored yet

[@Sentry943]

I really thought the film had amazing audio visuals but it lacked soul and personality. The whole first half felt like alot was happening and nothing was happening at the same time. Then alot of stuff happened at the second half which didnt even give you time to breath and then it just stops and it leaves you hanging. I hope the second part will be better

[@michaldadon2693]

I've been waiting for this video!

[@ebonking5486]

Their should've been more of a focus on paul trying to take his own path but even when he does he is helped by outside forces ( his dad his guards) and the final duel used as paul finally doing something where it's just him he wins the duel. And before we could have focused more on how his mother was the only thing keeping him alive in the desert

[@retronaut083]

Great review! As a huge Dune fan I loved it and visually it's exactly how I imagined when reading the book, which was a great pleasure.

[@kevinadams1848]

As someone that has read and re-read Dune some 30 (or more) times, I think your analysis is spot on. I saw it today on IMAX and the visuals were just stunning. I felt like I was really on Dune,. My husband saw it with me, and he’s not a SF fan, so he has not ever read the book. He was a little confused during the first half and then got into the film in the second half. I do agree there were some key scenes from the book that were left out and should have been in there. I would still give it a 10/10 given how difficult the source material is to translate to the screen.

[@JoshNeller]

Thank you for the review, Daniel. I've been waiting for this and next week I'll be blown away.

[@Cityweaver]

As a non-Dune fan who wouldn't know what I was missing anyway, the only suggestion I can give is that I was VERY satisfied with Paul because of the deliriously child-like love he had for his manservants and that if they had focused MORE on Paul having visions of JAMIS and less on Zendaya's character, then the impact of the last duel would have been so much more impactful. Narrative wise, this story seems like Paul THINKS he just has to get to Jamis, his next friend. A mentor, someone who will teach him The Way. He just lost A LOT of men in his life, more than the usual epic hero. And that ending? OMG... Imagine Neo thinking everything will be alright as long as he stays besides Morpheus, and then he kills him. Imagine Arthur accidentally killing Merlin. Imagine Frodo being destined to kill Gandalf. When you realize, as Paul also begins to realize, that his visions are only of possible futures and therefore the mentor whose advice helped him get to the future where they met will actually be an enemy he must kill, that's deeply sad, as well as cementing the sci-fi point. I know Zendaya and her character are a big deal. But as a movie, it would have made more narrative sense for Paul and us to have seen more of Jamis so that our expectations of his place in Paul's life could have been entirely dashed.

[@MasterHigure]

Villeneuve is the best at making deserts look exciting and / or thrilling. I'm sure a lot of that goes to stage builders and VFX artists too, but V-man is the one with the vision.

[@maximeteppe7627]

He insisted in shooting in real deserts, and cites Lawrence of arabia as his main inspiration when it comes to representing the desert - there are CGI of course, but a lot of the success is owed to the fact that they use real live footage a lot, and incorporate the CGI smartly.

[@MasterHigure]

@@maximeteppe7627 If I were to try to make a movie in a real desert, the desert would look boring and dull as hell. The fact that the location is real is secondary to whatever black magic he has.

[@aokayt9517]

I would've enjoyed more of the subtle politics. The pacing was fine, I liked it, but the emotion when everything was falling apart was lacking bc they skirted a lot of the subtle politics that immerse you in Dune (THE DINNER SCENE. CMON. I think just having that scene would've helped tremendously).

[@Paradox-dy3ve]

I understand having that experience. I didn't feel a ton of primary color emotions for the people in the movie. But personally, I still walked away totally satisfied. I don't know why. I think, for me, it was the ability to lose myself in the world and contemplate larger than life ideas. I mean, the world really felt as if I could reach out and touch it... Also the invented cultures and religions of the world were amazing to see visualized. I could feel the spiritual significance of Shai halud as if it were a real religion, you know? The Fremen culture felt real, and the Bene Gesserit felt real. idk I personally don't think Dune's appeal ever had much to do with the personalities of its cast. But I honestly think there's a lot of subtlety injected into this movie that adds emotional depth to the characters. They feel like real people but it's like I'm just not privy to pry inside their mind and see what's up. In the book we were always in someone's head but the movie doesn't have that luxury. But your experience is totally understandable. That's why I gave it a 9 instead of a 10 😁

[@PequenoTaborlin]

I feel like we aren't really supposed to get emotionally invested in the characters, at least that's what I got from the books. that its not this kind of story. I dont know how to explain better.

[@Paradox-dy3ve]

@@PequenoTaborlin I think I understand what you mean. It seems to me like Daniel is criticizing Dune for not being something that it was never trying to be.

[@barmy8219]

@@Paradox-dy3ve Yeah I think that's a good way of putting it.

[@fabrisseterbrugghe8567]

I didn't like Jessica in this. She was far too emotional to the point of losing what I thought was Jessica's key stoicism. The difference between the two Jessicas in the gom jabbar scene shows what I mean. I have seen this Dune multiple times now. There are bits I can deeply appreciate, but a weaker Jessica and a continuing lack of the dinner party scene makes it feel like more of a miss than a hit.

[@Ulmo90]

It's been out in Finland for a about a month, I really loved it, the visuals and the soundtrack is beautiful, the actors are amazing and the story, characters and action worked really well according to me!

[@jameshenry9894]

As someone who hasn't read Dune and didn't really know anything about the story or characters beyond some of Daniel's past comments on it, I really enjoyed the movie. Visually its incredible and I really enjoyed the world itself. Definitely excited to see part 2 when it happens. That being said I do generally agree with Daniel's takes on Paul's character -- I'll probably have to read the book before part 2 comes out.

[@vaidasmasys3764]

Well I loved this adaptation. I can easily wait for the second part. RR Martin really taught me a thing or two about being patient with your favorite things... On characters front - I really liked them. Somehow the world building itself made them more grounded to me. I especially liked the leader of house Harkonnen. From book I barely remembered him...here lets just say he left a lasting impression with every seen in which he was in... For me this is 9/10.

[@dartagnanjames8069]

I actually always liked Paul's sorta blandness. It helped to drive home his utter lack of personal agency despite becoming "all powerful". It's like Paul could've been anyone. Literally. He just happened to be the guy born at the right time from the right bloodline. There were other candidates and it would've likely happened eventually. He can't be written as an "everyman" because he is very much not, but the blandness works. He is his background, he is the culture he assimilates to, he is the power he inherits and develops, and he is his fate. Him as a person? It's an after thought.

[@Brian-qe3ys]

Also a Denis Villeneuve fanboy, it was amazing visually. The story felt so simplified, it left me frustrated and wanting.. a carrot of a movie.. really frustrated.

[@AllShadesAreGray]

I quite liked Paul as presented, but then it was a combo of his first scene being waking up and the first teenage pushback against what’s being asked of him, “I just woke up” hammering down that important theme of the sleeper awakening. I thought it was pretty clear we were focusing on this aspect of his character, and he has only just had his coffee by the end of the movie. That said, it doesn’t surprise me that you might be sleeping on Paul. Also, I will say the positive father-son scene in the graveyard was nice. We don’t get enough of such moments these days.

[@gokulmadhu1906]

Me personally I haven't read the book, and here goes my opinion: The story was great and it was so intersting that it made me want to check out the book, but the thing I felt lacking was a good plot twist but after seeing this video I am excited and hoping for the 2nd film to have the same tone and a great plot twist.

[@daneg]

You should really read past the first book for the plot "twist." It's a legit trilogy (like LotR); all three books are required for the true beginning - middle - end. Stopping at Dune might give the wrong kind of "wrap-up vibe." At least get to Messiah for the "oh. ok. yeah. this isn't over." feel. Children of Dune (book 3) sews-up the Dune and House Atreides arcs. I haven't read past book 3 of WoT, but from what Daniel Greene says about that series, that's when the "twist" happens in the series. Dune is similar.

[@thac0twenty377]

There isn't really a twist. Time was that wasn't wasn't story requirement

[@Mr_Cinematic]

Yoooooooooo. Like this video? Then check out my DUNE review!!

[@TallShepherd]

I think Paul was perfect in this movie, he's supposed to be frustrated, introspective, and quiet, his life isn't his own and he's stuck living it. Timothy got across the difficulty of Paul's situation really well. He isn't a standard protagonist, he's a deconstruction of that and I really liked the way they dealt with it. The book is pretty detached (I think because that was very much the style in early sci-fi) and I think the film sticks to that, for good or ill. It's not particularly over the top emotional which I see as a faithful good thing. That's my two cents anyway!

[@violetadaguiar9776]

Dune is one of my favorites and I was so happy with this adaptation! I have seen it three times here in Europe and I teared up several times just from the movie not being bad xD The visuals were on point and I think Timmy Chalamet really pulled it off super well, but then again I love the character of Paul... I also really really missed the banquet scene, in fact, my main criticism of Villeneuve's adaptation is that I would have liked it to be longer so we could have the characters more fleshed out, especially Hawat, Gurney and Dr Yueh. Rebecca Ferguson really came through as well!

[@oluwatobifadeyi7552]

I just finished the book for the first time last week then watched the movie yesterday. The main difference I didn’t like was in my mind Jessica was more stoic from her training but it seems every scene she’s in in the movie she’s overly emotive and sobbing. There was only one scene in the book I remember where she doesn’t have full control of her emotions but in the movie she’s sobbing in most of the scenes.

[@RUDEMusicUS]

Movie was brilliant. They need to start production on Part 2 now.

[@Hash1531]

Unpopular opinion (I haven't read dune) but I thought the first 45mins of the movie was boring as hell! Rest of the movie was great though.

[@aliturk6692]

Agreed that the dinner scene should have made it into the movie.

[@Mcf4742]

I think it’ll be a deleted scene, or in the extended cut for the home release

[@aliturk6692]

@@Mcf4742 nah I think they cut entire character out, I don't remember the name but they most likely cut out the smuggler

[@joaodelgado6696]

and thuffir hawat's conflcit with jessica

[@aliturk6692]

@@joaodelgado6696 yeah but I think that could be explored more in part 2 since Hawat will still be alive and we haven't seen him be captured.

[@joaodelgado6696]

@@aliturk6692 yeah but his reasoning will have to be explained or done in flashbacks not as natural as showcasing that discussion. I think the film would have benffited form more character interactions that fleshed out each other's motives. Yueh's betrayal was also rushed imo, and his reasoning in the book is a little more complex since he doesnt really believe his wife is alive but is rather pure revenge