Dune Right Out Of The Theater Review

Dune review. John gives his quick thoughts on Dune right as he comes out of the theater. Dune.
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[@tristan_the_blerd]

I know NOTHING about the source material and I still thought Dune was the best cinematic experience I’ve had in a couple years.

[@SammyLaffy]

Glad to hear that, I never knew what dune even was till this year and I’m sooo excited, got tickets for tomorrow

[@Major98]

I can't believe how accessible Denis made the story. Dune is definitely not a casual-friendly read.

[@Pokucollector]

Loved the film! About half way through DUNE Messiah currently.

[@Dan-yy6tt]

I was blown away by how well I understood what was going on. Perfect storytelling for the amount of information being fed to you.

[@SsbPrime]

Lucky you. I really didn’t get what happened

[@Jaysun1]

The people who don't like this movie were hoping for a marvel type movie. This is a sci fi drama and was incredible IMO!

[@garrettwood6271]

Not everyone is a Marvel fanboy just for disliking something you enjoyed. And this is coming from someone who loves the movie

[@Jaysun1]

@@garrettwood6271 Thanks Garrett. I guess I should have clarified that I didn't mean 100% of the people. You set me straight and I thank you. SMH

[@brettpoole7888]

@@garrettwood6271 I agree I didn't know what to expect I went into it expecting it to be a scifi movie I just didn't like how literally the first two hours of the movie tried to set up the past, present, and future of this world all in the same almost indistinguishable dream sequence format that left me not really caring about what happens until he escapes into the desert.

[@Xfile1947]

I traveled 2.5 hours to experience Dune in IMAX today and it was worth it! Majestic!

[@sirN4NCEalot]

Movies like this don't come around this often. What an experience. I had to drive 3 hours round trip to see it in IMAX. I am going again this weekend.

[@nixequestrian3721]

It was fantastic & I was 100% clueless about Dune going into it.... I will admit, I'm gonna be seriously disappointed if we don't get the rest of the story given how the movie ended.

[@chadsmith8966]

Personally, I preferred Ian Mcniece's Baron Harkonnen. Batista's rendition of Raban was in my opinion the best of that character. You really get how unhinged the Beast really is. Overall, they did a wonderful job, gave only relevant information, didn't bog the story down with techno-babble or needless exposition. I'm not surprised they haven't started production of part 2 yet. Frankly, Sci-Fi is a bit of a dark horse, to be honest.

[@hb91191]

David Lynchs version #1 hands down. Yes the new one is beautiful but that story has already been told. The new one is an identical remake of David lynchs for the exception of ending. So part two will be a remake of David lynchs ending.imagine if he did the same shit for blade runner.

[@theeighthOG]

I watched Dune few hours ago and it was f*cking fantastic! I loved the way the story was beautifully woven and causes you to pay close attention to it. The sheer scope gave me goosebumps during many scenes. I can totally understand why some people may find it slow, but it definitely worked for me all the way. I never read the books but I will now, the world is stunning. I’d comfortably give it a 9/10 right now (just my opinion). I’ve been craving for something with this much thought and budget. Complete euphoria 🤤 Edit: Please watch it on the biggest screen. How the hell ya’ll have nice ass movie theaters next to you and use HBO instead? Smh

[@Evy2526]

Reading the comments when it came out in Europe vs in the US, you can tell Americans are having a harder time with this type of movie. What a surprise! lol

[@wadewilson8924]

Meh don’t act like Frank Herbert wasn’t American. Not that you necessarily are but that doesn’t count for nothing.

[@zatoichi1]

As someone who has lived in both places (and Asia too) for some time, I can assure you the world is full of idiots and geniuses irregardless of nation. Unfortunately, the former far outnumber the latter.

[@dylana.9057]

@@zatoichi1 you mean the latter or are you trolling ? Because USA is much dumber than Europe

[@jacklafferty6654]

As a massive fan of the books I was absolutely floored by how well it was done. Looking online to get validation of my views because I feel like I'm biased but WOW, what an unbelievable cinematic experience. Big fan of the channel also and good to see that other Dune fans loved it as much as I did.

[@ConnerKent08]

In hindsight maybe not shooting back to back was the right move for the studio, but boy am I ready for part 2! I’m hoping the sequel gets greenlit at the very least in the following weeks ahead

[@jeremyroberts8822]

I’m honestly worried that a part 2 won’t be greenlit. It’s not because I think the movie is bad it’s just that in this post pandemic age it’s so much harder for movies to make a lot of money like they used to and dune in particular cost a fuck ton of money to produce and market it so I worry that it won’t get the numbers it needs and WB won’t see a sequel as financially beneficial for them

[@cameronhughez]

@@jeremyroberts8822 idk man i think pandemic might weirdly help him out (denis villenueve) on this one. his movies have historically underperformed at the box office, and with opening weekends becoming closer to what they were and simultaneously the movie release schedule being emptier than usual, we might see some good cash flow coming in from this one! i’m excited to see it regardless and do hope the story is complete with a part 2.

[@amexred]

@@jeremyroberts8822 that’s what is frustrating me right now . If this films doesn’t make at the least 500 million there’s no chance we see this world this story anything continue and that would be a horrid shame .

[@Evy2526]

Deadline article: “Will we have a sequel to Dune? If you watch the movie you see how it ends. I think you pretty much know the answer to that,” WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Chair and CEO Ann Sarnoff told Deadline yesterday in a sit-down chat regarding the conglom’s full support of Dune 2.

[@nancykerrigan]

@@jeremyroberts8822 hasn't the movie been doing well internationally so far?

[@baraka99]

John, why are your comments full of trolls that think this movie is boring? Easily a 9 out of 10. An instant classic Masterpiece (together with part 2).

[@paulmccloud9395]

Same people that said that Blade Runner movies were boring.

[@baraka99]

@@TheMeefive Clearly you have no artistic appreciation. Perhaps Halloween Kills is more your type of movie.

[@baraka99]

@@TheMeefive You might change your mind when you see this movie in 10 years when you grow up and have finer understanding of great movie making.

[@ChiefLeef]

@Brock Baker if a part 2 is green lit, I can almost certainly see Baron getting loads of screentime Remember, this is just a setup, this movie is literally treated like a beginning

[@baraka99]

@@TheMeefive You are taking subjectively. I understand.

[@BanditoPictures]

i haven’t read the books, but pretty easy to comprehend the story so far, obviously i would have to research the details of everything. it has me excited for the second movie because i feel that’s when things truly kick off based on the ending

[@grimstars4326]

Maybe. It made me want to dig deeper into the story. Listening to the audio books now.

[@Mmlujan]

It allows for a deeper appreciation of things. Some side characters. It’s a book so you get to know what they are thinking but this movie absolutely killed it. I love it

[@Caiphex]

With all of the world building of the first movie the second movie gets to dive into the culture of the fremin and the rise of Paul. Can't wait

[@grimstars4326]

@Proton Yoshi very detailed, amazing.

[@valigeo96]

This film was majestic, absolutely masterful. Incredible experience.

[@His_Dudeness1]

This movie transported me back to when I first saw fellowship of the ring. It takes its time to set up the world without overly explaining things but still so rich that you are completely shocked that it ends when the journey is barely beginning. So much wasn’t mentioned about Mentats, and the spacing guild that it’s Denis way of saying, let me fulfill my vision!

[@chrisgrossnickle1479]

Damn John, I was in that theater at that showing but didn't know you where there brother. This is not hyperbole when I say that I might have just witnessed an evolutionary step in film making. A story so grand in scale and epic with vision beyond my capacity at points to handle the breathtaking wonder of this truly instant classic

[@AWSVids]

I’m not a Dune fan, never read the books, tried watching the David Lynch movie, but it’s a tough sit for me... I enjoyed this movie for the most part, with the biggest problem being that it’s only half a story and we don’t know if we’re even gonna get the second half or not. My second biggest problem is probably that the story and world-building felt too light for me. I wanted more politics, more religion, more development of that kind of stuff. I’ve always heard Dune is so dense and filled with stuff like that, but this movie felt really sparse IMO. Amazing visuals, epic atmosphere, and some good stuff in it, but I don’t think they really used the screentime all that wisely. For such a long movie based on such dense source material, I feel like it should have been much more packed with information, dialogue scenes, developments between the Atriedies, Harkoennen and Fremen... ultimately the movie mostly feels like just a lot of shots of the desert. Very nice shots of the desert, but... yeah, I just wanted more. It feels like this probably should have just been the whole book in one movie, with a faster pacing and a denser script. I think that would have made a much more satisfying movie. If we never get Part 2, then this movie is ultimately gonna feel like a waste, I think. It can’t really stand on its own. If we do get Part 2 and beyond, then I hope they lean more into storytelling and less on visuals & atmosphere. This movie delivered on that, and it was cool... but hopefully, they don’t keep leaning into that like it’s gonna keep being satisfying, because it’s only satisfying as an introduction to the world. Now I want more story.

[@bev9708]

You make some excellent points... I never thought of it like that, having myself absolutely devoured all the books in my early 20s (many many years ago). One of the many things that pleased me so much with this movie was how easy it was to follow for those who've never read the books, quite a feat I assure you!!

[@bshinn4884]

Gotta read the books. Or at least the first 2. It's been said Dune would never be able to be adapted well to the screen. For what it's worth, I think they did a pretty damn good job considering. I only wish part 2 was already a go and well on its way to being made. They did stop this one in an awkward spot in the saga. Almost seemed like a 2 1/2 hour preface. Which would have been fine had part 2 already been in filming.

[@BankMoviegoer]

Totally see your point here. Kinda felt the same while watching but then I also realised that the film could have been too dense. More dialogues/lore would have honestly confused me, I'm pretty sure, since it already took a lot for me to digest and try to understand the settings/characters (I knew nothing about Dune before seeing it). In the end, I do think they've done their best balancing the two.

[@AWSVids]

@@BankMoviegoer I get that. I agree it would have been hard to digest on first viewing, but then I would have been more inclined to rewatch. I think rewatch value is actually a big part of what’s missing. I feel like I got almost all the substance on first watch, and would only rewatch to enjoy the technical aspects of the film again. A denser film that’s hard to understand invites more rewatching and thinking about it.

[@dylana.9057]

@@AWSVids it also stalls pacing and creates too much exposition. Characters might be weak but atmosphere and visuals is what makes cinema so great ( i.e 2001 a space Odyssey for eg)

[@dougloosararian429]

Visuly it was done very very well. But as someone who never read the books it was very easy to get lost and, when that happened, it quickly got away from me and became boring. And I think that is why many people are on the fence about this movie. In many ways, with the way the streaming services are creating cinema quality series, I could see this as being an amazing candidate for a many season turn as a series to flesh out characters and the world much better than a film or two could.

[@khoa1708]

just saw Dune as well, really enjoyed it people need to realize it takes time to set up the world, characters, and storyline... can't expect BAM BAM BOOM all the time... if you immerse yourself in the world and story you'll have a good time

[@bookemdano1317]

I thought it was amazing as well. So much depth, such a star-studded cast, and you're right John, it was done masterfully, and like never before. This kid who plays Paul, WOW....what a great actor this kid is! There better be a second one!

[@superstar2000ist]

My honest thoughts, it was a good movie, but too long and less engaging. They should've explored more on the characters of house Atreides. They should have ended the movie with harkonnen attacking Atreides & conclusion of the battle. Just my personal opinion.

[@khoa1708]

what you're looking for is a tv series with 10+ episodes... no way they will make a movie with that pacing

[@superstar2000ist]

@@khoa1708 they could have just focused more on the 1st half of the movie, and just stopped there.

[@khoa1708]

@@superstar2000ist that's what i said in my previous comment, if they do it the way you're describing it would take more than 2-3 movies to finish the story... they will never do that... once again, what you're looking for is a TV series with 10+ episodes that can cover all the aspects you're looking for

[@scottstier]

Never read the books or saw the movies. Mind absolutely blown. Maximum love for this film!

[@varungangalam1321]

Can indeed confirm, I saw Dune a couple days ago and knew nothing about the book or previous film and despite this, I absolutely loved it

[@Devon523]

I knew nothing about dune and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Absolutely loved it and can’t wait to escape into that world again. I was upset when it ended, like a junky desperate for the next fix. It was just getting really good! If we don’t get the sequel it will be an absolute tragedy!

[@lordofthecrings]

I don’t know that I’ve been so swept away/transported by a movie since the first time I saw lord of the rings

[@mikorist1804]

“Will we have a sequel to Dune? If you watch the movie you see how it ends. I think you pretty much know the answer to that." - Ann Sarnoff, WarnerMedia Chair and CEO Via @Deadline:

[@lordofthebricks1]

I don't know pretty much anything about Dune, and yesterday I watched newest one for the frist time. Cinematography and vfx were amazing, but I didn't connect with the characters at all. Also, it was really boring at places and I couldn't help myself thinking they should made a whole book to a movie, not just first half, cause there was a lot of time that nothing was happening.

[@TechNoir-wz5ic]

Just saw DUNE in IMAX a couple of hours ago and it was spectacular the visuals the storytelling the sound the performances were great. I think Rebecca Ferguson was brilliant as Lady Jessica i felt her fear and pain for her son Paul, Jason Momoa surprised me with his performance to be honest. I was in awe of the look and feel of the movie i felt like i was actually on Arrakis while i was watching the movie there were a couple of jaw dropping moments in the movie as well seeing the sandworm scene in IMAX was just glorious i was thinking this must have been what it felt like when audience members saw the mothership for the first time on the big screen while watching Close encounters of the third kind or seeing the T-REX in Jurassic Park for the first time. Point is see this movie on the biggest screen possible you will be doing yourself a disservice if you don't, we need Part Two of Dune to happen if it doesn't it would be simply tragic....... and another thing it's really easy to follow lol coming from someone who has never read the books lol.......

[@jojo-ub5bw]

I loved the film but its not the new LOTR. Its just not exciting enough. I really liked dune. It's pretty great but it lacks the charm to be a crowd pleasing classic

[@kwalton7690]

Less Dune, more Griz. Last I heard in a Denis interview the script isn't even complete for a second film so yeah it's a ways off.

[@wesleywhite4782]

Dune is probably one of the best movies in the last few years. Just a spectacle.

[@swizard0922]

My wife and I just finish watching Dune in IMAX and we both were blown away!!! I have read the book twice, but my wife is new to Dune. I was afraid she was not going to understand it or enjoy it , but I am glad I was wrong.

[@funtechu]

I just got out of the theater and, dare I say, you even undersold it. It's absolutely amazing - I'm in complete shock, and pretty much out of my mind with how good it was. Hey you! Yes, I'm talking to you, the person reading this right now. Go watch it.

[@megamoviez]

Saw it today in 4DX mind blown!

[@gcemjie69]

You know John is a humble man and doesn't care about what other people think when he and his wife make bank and they drive around in a Toyota. You have a beautiful home John and thank you for this quick review! You are THE BEST critic. Period.

[@samyty1530]

Not to be negative…..but xD I think that’s just good money management. He also probably cares more about what his viewers see than what the randos he sees on the streets think. It’s not smart to show your viewers who donate to you regularly that you’re living it way up cus that’ll make people less inclined to donate I think. I mean I love him but yea..

[@Natechoi787]

On top of that, the music was off the top.

[@Djblois1]

Now that the new Dune adaptation seems to be faithful and good, can we stop the, "That book is unfilmable" because the same thing was said about Lord of the Rings.

[@khymaaren]

As far as I'm concerned, Denis Villeneuve can do nothing wrong. If his next project is a shampoo commercial, it will be 3 hours long and I will marvel at every second of it. His films are like Christopher Nolan's: they flow in a particular way and I'm always swept away in the waves.

[@manuelgasse]

Crazy how comments go from epic masterpiece to bore fest. I guess the Dune story itself isn’t for everyone. Can’t wait to see it in few hours.

[@carolinaa.4407]

@Renny he said comments not reviews

[@Sgt.Leonardo]

Let us know your thoughts after you're done.

[@manuelgasse]

@Renny Well, for example, only in the comments under this video, you have both.

[@aboogie4899]

Dune was OKAY. I've never read the books so I had no idea what to expect. The dialogue was a little hard to follow at times but I pieced together the plot. I kept thinking about the movie TREMORS while watching it. Visually it was cool but I don't understand the masterpiece talk from some reviewers.

[@akkibajaj705]

It’s only part one the book starts slow too but part two will have more action

[@aboogie4899]

@@akkibajaj705 Some dialogue scenes sounded like they were speaking in tongue, a completely different language. That took me out the movie a couple times.

[@brandons2640]

yeah almost every dialogue is pretty important in the beginning half to establish the world building first so it can be a doozy to new comers, some scenes some actors did sound like they were whispering. but i think that might make it worth the rewatch to catch everything

[@aboogie4899]

@@brandons2640 Yeah I'm definitely gonna rewatch it.

[@Thun777]

I just saw it a few days ago and having never heard or read anything from the dune universe, I absolutely loved it, and left me wanting more, even to the point of me wanting to buy the books, and I’m NOT a book guy, think I have read 2 book my entire life LOL

[@edwardmichael3192]

All I can say about this movie is that it was a masterpiece.

[@thatguyyus7883]

I saw it in a Dolby theater at AMC also and it sounds amazing. The picture quality was a bit weird with what looked like pixelization on the upper corners. But an amazing film. I read the book almost 20 years ago and forgot much of it but could still follow it. My gf saw it at home and never heard of Dune before and enjoyed it. Im so pissed that part 2 may not ever get made. The entire movie teases part 2 in flash forwards. I don't know if that's a spoiler or not since it was in the trailer. But the other critics are right. It deserves to be seen in a theater with great sound and a huge screen.

[@sparshparimoo]

Thinned out the characters a bit too much to make the story accessible. He couldn’t cut out one of the hundred Chani dreams and give Piter and the Barron more dialogue?

[@yonghominale8884]

My thoughts exactly

[@CANELA-cnm]

More VLOGS please, John! Loving the vibe!

[@skyeslaton3435]

Visuals, production design, sound, score from hans zimmer are all fantastic, the score gave me the chills everytime, after the movie i want part 2 i could sit another 2 and a half more hours for it we need part 2 so bad this is only the beginning, this was a cinematic experience

[@animatedlim]

I just got back from the IMAX theater and loved it!!! I agree, it might not be for everyone who wants explosion after explosion but it met every expectations I had and more. It is a shame WB is not shooting part two now and we will have to wait 3-4 years for it.

[@megamoviez]

Masterpiece and the best movie of the year so far in my opinion! Seeing it in 4DX was the ultimate experience!

[@vincentawbrey8800]

I just saw Dune and it was freaking amazing! One of my favorite films of the year so far.

[@Noctis198]

This and Eternals are my most anticipated movies of the year! Btw does anyone know if John loved Eternals or not? I know he called it Magnificent and Fantastic but its odd that he never said loved.

[@johnluigilorenzo7890]

Yeah I feel like theres something going on in there. The movie did have some mixed reviews coming out the gate tbf

[@Noctis198]

@@johnluigilorenzo7890 yeah but his is odd because the only criticism he gave wasnt even about the movie but about the MCU at large so yeah. I guess we'll find out more on Sunday but normally he's more transparent similar to this.

[@nikitamohanan2124]

He said he liked and enjoyed it but he still likes Shang Chi more. He said the movie is dense and mythology heavy and not a typical cookie cutter MCU film

[@johnluigilorenzo7890]

Well, he did say that he needs time to digest the movie because it was so dense but now that he had already seen it twice, I don't know anymore hahahaha

[@johnluigilorenzo7890]

I really hope that Eternals is great

[@oscarnunez7801]

It was absolutely amazing. Saw it on IMAX and my god those visuals! I got so mad right after I left the theater knowing there isn’t a sequel confirmed yet. I need more John!

[@treadstone1970]

The movie is a masterpiece. It's this generations Star Wars and Lord of the Rings.

[@KingOfMadCows]

The movie was definitely made for people who have read the book. So I really enjoyed it. But I wonder how much non-book readers understood the Landsraad, Spacing Guild, Bene Gesserit, the Missionaria Protectiva, the voice, the weirding way, and the spice. In fact, I don't think they said anything about the interaction between shields and lasguns. They didn't mention the Butlerian Jihad either. And I'm assuming they're saving a lot of exposition for the sequel. But I do wonder if they'll explain the OCB, Zensunni and how religions in Dune are sort of a mix of different religions of today.

[@SWFT_edits]

I think it was pretty well made for people who know nothing of the universe. I haven't read the book but I watched a bunch of videos online in preparation so it was fine for me. I went to see it with my dad & sister both of which didn't know anything about it and went in 100% blind and afterward they both said it was amazing and the plot was very easy to understand and follow.

[@GeeVanderplas]

That's the thing though, you don't need to understand all those things to follow the movie. There is way too much detail in the book to fully explain in a movie, so some of those elements can remain little flavors in the movie that aren't necessary to understand, but if you want to know more you can go and read the book.

[@zatoichi1]

This is one of the great problems of adapting any of the Dune novels. It's such a vast universe and much of it is exposited over millenia in the novels. Very intriguing and heady but difficult to directly adapt to visual medium. I think a series like The Sisterhood that was mentioned as being in development could be a great way to truly tell about the Dune universe through following one group of Bene Jeseret and exposition of their secrets similar to Chapterhouse.

[@amandadougherty6615]

I swear- this is positively the best movie I’ve seen this year…and probably in the last 2 years. I was enthralled from the first 10 minutes and want Part 2 like yesterday.

[@ItsJustJess269]

I never clicked so fast.! Gatta let the wife drive.! Love the music and the little trailer you do of your day.! Ugh!. You made me smile and got me so excited and hyped going Saturday in IMAX.!! 😁😁😄😄 Thanks you for this.!!

[@clasifi1]

Never read the books, loved the film, just frustrated that part 2 isn't available yet. wtf were they thinking ? I hope they'll greenlight part 2 and 3 but they imperatively have to shoot both films at the same time.

[@conradsalaiz5523]

Great movie. Just dumb that they didn't film the part 2 before release this one, nor even starting to film the part 2. But then again they haven't even decided if they're even going to budget the Part 2 movie. So that really sucks. Beautiful remake movie though. 😁👍

[@aumelb]

It's not a remake. The second part has now been confirmed.

[@ajw5388]

It was perfection. Everything I wanted it to be. I even thought that they ended it at the perfect point.

[@leandrofonseca5678]

After this, i refuse to see this movie at home, thanks John.

[@omricw]

Didn't read the book and I loved the movie!!!

[@kylearking8918]

I just watched it in IMAX and it was the greatest film experience of my life. There has never been a movie that has left me in awe of its cinematography, production design, acting, sound design, score, and story like Dune as it was projected on that IMAX screen. It was a masterpiece.

[@AnnoDomini100]

The experience of watching Dune 2021 is akin to watching those 60s Charleton Heston epic movies like The 10 Commandments, Benhur...

[@DylanC444]

Felt the same way John. Ive never read the books or seen the old movie, Ive only seen the trailers. I loved this movie. I genuinely think it has oscar potential. Timothy Chalamet is fantastic, Jason Mamoa is great, Josh Brolin was also fantastic, and Oscar Isaac was absolutely phenomenal. The CGI was also some of the best ive seen since ive known about what CGI is. Everything is top notch and definitely oscar worthy in my opinion.

[@di5stargeneral]

Fictitious but How those dragon fly ships isolated the vibrations of the wings to have such a calm cockpit ...is beyond me

[@AgentMullet]

Let me help answer the question abt being able to appreciate this film with no knowledge of source material. I have seen Dune twice now with a third viewing soon to follow, and I absolutely ADORE IT. I really do not want this to come across as pretentious but this to me is the epitome of Cinema. The direction and cinematography is amazing, the sound design is just Hans Zimmer at his all time best, and the performances were outstanding with the entire cast hitting on all cylinders. This film transformed me from someone who had absolutely no knowledge or investment in the source material to being absolutely enamored by this universe and was utterly captivated by the world building done in this film. This movie is solidly in my Top 25 favorite movies I have ever seen. I cannot wait for part 2. Seriously it is not even in production yet ..... P A I N.

[@Jpfield99]

Good movie but if the sequel is not made, I don’t know if I watch this again. The first movie in my opinion is just setup for a finale. The sequel should have been green lit already.

[@aumelb]

It is greenlit now.

[@jordankent3701]

Love these vlogs rather than just reactions

[@ShawnEnge]

Watched it last night on HBO MAX. Loved it. Knowing the story, realizing what was going on in the previews, knowing exactly what was going to happen didn't stop ANY of the emotional gut punches that happened. The sets, the cast, the acting, everything was amazing in this adaptation. I also agree - what bonehead didn't push for part 2 to go into production either after part 1 finished, or a simultaneous shoot. Then again we are talking about WB.

[@chrismaigaard6693]

I'm torn. It was a fantastic half of a movie. As a stand-alone movie, it does have a lot of problems but had the other part been added to it, and we had the 5-hour version (part 1 & 2), it would have been amazing. As a stand-alone movie, it really drags though, and spends the first half of the movie primarily on setup. I personally love fantasy movies, and I can forgive the world-building, but the people I saw it with thought it was slow and boring - until midway through, but by then they were already tuned out of the film. And I have the impression that a lot of 'normal' people share that view, unfortunately, and I fear that that type of reception might hinder part 2 from ever getting greenlit.

[@Merdicano]

You should keep this format for the Out Of The Theater Reviews John, the editing and background music you add to it makes it look great 👍🏻

[@mizuxsion]

LOVED the movie. Don't listen to these others, it was VERY engaging and cinematically groundbreaking. If you don't understand the story, it makes me wonder why? How could you not understand it? It's literally a reflection what the future could be. The story about the spice, and what happens to humanity because of it

[@aboogie4899]

The dialogue was hard to follow at times.

[@EnragedTofu]

I cannot believe the studio didn’t allow the filming of part two. Just got out of the movie theater and was absolutely transported as a long time fan of the book and even the early movie. Most likely, we won’t be able to see the sequel for another 2 to 3 years, which is ridiculous to me. Warner Bros. are not forward thinking whatsoever. By the way, my friend who’s never read the book or seen the previous Lynch film, totally loved it.

[@bookemdano1317]

In these tough times during covid...it's probably a good choice to do the second movie later rather than sooner. We'll probably be thankful for it, because it's better to take your time and do something right rather than rush it.

[@michaelhansen2309]

It's such a shame that the second one is not already deep into production given that there's also been covid delays on this release. It's so stupid it boggles my mind.

[@Steef_Lee]

It’s insane, baffling.

[@bmwilsonify]

Vlogs are awesome. Keep it up.

[@alexserrano9682]

one thing that I’ve learned from watching TJCS is that all movies are subjective. Dune was def not for me. I was legit asleep for like 45+min😂 (I blame it on the comfy Dolby seats), but my brother & mom enjoyed it so I’m glad they had a good time.

[@alexserrano9682]

@KosmikTopSekret I think for me it’s bc I’ve never been a big fan of Lord of the Rings or Starwars. Which this film is getting compared too (story wise & details) I still gave it a shot, but it jst didn’t work for me.

[@jameshowlett7929]

The film was bad for those who have read the books.Most of them believe that the old movies even though were not perfect, did more justice to them. I found this movie just an ok movie,not bad ,nor good. But i guess when you have a show with thousands fans it is hard to say that a blockbuster like this is something different from great.

[@NoName-pl7zm]

And it’s baffling to me that people find marvel to be better than this. Like grown men. So I guess it is subjective and for me this is by far the best film of the year.

[@nature_laughslast6438]

@@alexserrano9682 That makes sense then. I totally get it’s not a movie or series for everyone. Coming out I was concerned for those who weren’t into that stuff or knew the material.

[@donaldconley295]

I Loved it! I saw it the premiere at my local Cinemark at 6 pm est. Star Wars meets Matrix, meets Blade Runner 2049. Definitely one of my favorites of the year with Shang Chi, Free Guy, and Quiet Place 2. I went in blind other than trailers. I wasn’t lost at all. I love and hate that it’s on HBO. Love it for my rewatchs, but hate it for box office. It deserves a trilogy, and I want it now. I had a family emergency right before so this took me figuratively to another world. Thought about waiting but I knew it would be awhile before I found out news.

[@funtechu]

As a fan of the book series, this sneak preview review gives me the chills I'm so excited. It's been my most anticipated movie since it was originally announced, and I've had tickets for the 22nd since the moment they were available at my local theatre. I can't possibly wait.

[@KameronMcQueen]

Just saw it and was blown away! Never read or even really heard to much of the book and I personally didn’t feel all that confused. It was a treat for both the eyes and ears, especially in IMAX!

[@lordofthecrings]

Movie of the year (so far). I came home? rewatched it instantly on HBO, and loved it even more. I don’t want to jump the gun but I can’t find a reason to not call it a masterpiece..

[@IcyBandicoot]

Good film. I thought Oscar Isaac and Timmy stole the show. I totally believed their relationship. The whole “ It must been seen in a theater it’s A VISUAL HANS ZIMMER ZIPSJDBJSJAHHH!!” Is very annoying. I thoroughly enjoyed it on HBO Max, thanks 2020.

[@slimthugga1]

I mean. Unless you have a theatre set up at home, there are a lot of movies that do truly look better with the theatre presentation

[@NoName-pl7zm]

You should go see it in theatres if you can just to support the film so we get part 2

[@samuelmncedisi1065]

@@NoName-pl7zm According to reports, the execs are looking at HBO Max numbers, not at the box office - not to say you shouldn't go to the theaters if possible, but it isn't dependent on the box office. They're likely to make a sequel either way.

[@NoName-pl7zm]

@@samuelmncedisi1065 oh ok that’s great at least. Can’t wait for part 2 now.

[@turbonerdo6838]

It is absolutely insane that I sat through 2 and a half hours of film, and at the end of it my primary question is "what was this film about". Not in a thought provoking, 'i have to think over and digest this' kind of way, but the kind of way where I have no idea what the point of watching the film was. I am trying so hard to think of a character arc, a theme, a political message, anything that would motivate people to remake this story outside of the book being popular. All I can think is this was a bunch of set up to a 2nd part which hasn't been greenlit yet, that fails to live on its own merits. I'm serious, someone please tell me why I'd be motivated to care through all this tensionless and easily resolved string of action scenes, because I'm struggling to keep myself sane that anyone else could enjoy this film without taking a nap. Also, easiest paycheck of Zendaya's career. If the production wanted to save money, they could have replaced her with a carboard cut out. It's not like her acting skills were required to stand around in flash forwards which had zero function in the narrative.

[@dylana.9057]

@@markdukakis1003 oof. I mean he isn't completely wrong with the lack of pay offs. The movie felt like a giant setup for part 2 . But man I don't understand how you can't see Paul's arc. He literally starts off as a prince duke and ends up part of a cult from the desert with his mom ,as a the supposed future leader. That's a whole arc by itself

[@turbonerdo6838]

@@markdukakis1003 I can tell what the allegory is supposed to be. Spice is oil in the middle East, the desert people are Iraqis, the Empire is America. And that's where the analogy breaks down. Paul and his people are a neutral third party which want to mutually and peacefully build up the desert peoples economic wealth. Who are they? The answer is no one. So what is the point of using science fiction to create an analogy to real world events, when your fictional world you created doesn't reflect the real world? Who knows. The film tells you in the opening monologue that the desert people are good and the Empire is bad, so there's no moral argument or struggle throughout the film. The morality is more black and white than original trilogy star wars, a franchise which was actually able to keep it's real world analogies consistent. So the film has no historical argument, and it makes no moral argument. So what's the point of bring up capitalist colonial exploitation of sovereign nations resources, if you're not going to use any of your story to explain why that's bad, how the occurs, or how to stop it? Because guess what, the solution to colonialism isn't to cross bloodlines to genetically engineer a psychic nobleman. Yeah, the solution to Imperialism is actually eugenics apparently. See, part 2 could come out and all my questions could be answered, and I could completely understand the metaphorical significance of all these details. These answer may be sitting in the book right this very second. But until I watch that second film, I can only interpret these events as literal, because the first film hasn't given me enough pieces to complete the puzzle. Like why spice doubles as both rocket fuel and a hallucinogetic. Is this a metaphor for the profits oil causes being addictive to capitalists and the reason why they're so willing to colonise and oppress native populations? Nope, because the one who gets addicted to spice is Paul, whose one of the good guys looking to peacefully work with the desert people. Which means it's only a hallucinogen as a justification for the plot mechanic flashbacks which do nothing to affect the plot whatsoever.

[@turbonerdo6838]

@@dylana.9057 "I don't understand how you can't see Paul's arc. He literally starts off as a prince duke and ends up part of a cult from the desert with his mom ,as a the supposed future leader" That's not a character arc, that's a plot arc. At no point does Paul's character change whatsoever. Paul struggles with if he's worthy to be a leader, his father tells him he does not need to be one because being his son is enough. Paul goes through a bunch of action scenes and acts in self preservation. Then he gets forced into a contest for leadership out of ignorance of the desert peoples customs, wins effortlessly, and is forced into the position outside of his own volition. Paul's "arc" is surrendering to fate and the whims of nature, "letting the desert take you" like he does in the thunderstorm. His character arc is to stop caring and just go with the flow bro. A character who is completely uninvested in the conflict or the moral question of the conflict, despite being the chosen one to end the conflict.

[@Ian-MT]

@@turbonerdo6838 It’s not Iraq although Spice is a stand-in for oil or any exploitable resource large powers need and kill for (in Afghanistan it’s rare earth elements needed for tech for example). This was written in the 60’s before our wars with the ME and at a time when we were harvesting their resources with little resistance. But it’s also thematically about the manipulation of religion. I will give you that a few details that would have made the themes a little clearer were left out likely for accessibility.

[@fluffymonkeyyy6617]

@@markdukakis1003 And his opinion isn't a personal attack on you for being a fan of the Dude universe. Maybe understand the complaints about it are valid from a general audience perspective?

[@skysamfreeman]

I’ve never read the book even though I’ve been meaning to for a long time. My dad is a longtime fan of Dune. We both loved it. I understood what was happening and the relationships between all parties. Anyone who was confused just wasn’t paying enough attention. I was transfixed on everything from the beginning. The story, the characters, the art direction and set design (which is absolutely incredible), the music, etc. Just a fucking masterpiece of a movie. I can’t wait for part 2 (if it hopefully gets made). I haven’t had a movie absolutely change me like this in a very long time. Maybe since LOTR. It’s that strong.

[@Raymond2391]

This movie shocked me I was "WOW" what did I just watch.....amazing movie looks beautiful.....please Hollywood make PART 2 ASAP please

[@AceTheSkylord]

Dune was an *experience*, and it's one of the few movies for which I can say that

[@youcantseeme2244]

I completly agree. Loved the film! There was so much to appreciate. But it's only half of a story and we really need that part 2. 🤞

[@faresmhaya]

I watched it and I knew nothing about Dune. The first time I was in awe with the visuals and sound but at the same time kept questioning some dialogue choices and story moments. But I watched it a second time and I could totally understand what Denis and co were going for. I'm in love with the lore now and I can't wait for the second part.

[@santiagoc1489]

didnt know anything about dune going into it and I think this might be my favorite movie of the year. My one nitpick would be is this wouldve been much better as a show as it reminded me so much of a sci fi version of game of thrones.

[@jukenmar]

Theaters in our country are just about to open again and DUNE will open in november.

[@BenjiGator23]

I also went in completely blind without knowing any of the source material and I absolutely loved it. I watched it at my local IMAX GT Dual Laser theater. Watching this on the big screen is mandatory

[@jmctigret]

I saw it tonight and it’s a masterpiece.

[@patricktyler4712]

It was a beautifully shot film with amazing visuals. The scope and size of things lie the ships are incredible. However and despite all that, the movie was meh.

[@lowerthenthelowestdeck]

I loved Dune, but I was so annoyed the next movie isn’t filming till 2022 considering the ending of this one .

[@mrjoshyee]

(Fully realizing that you're lucky to be with Ann) Ann is so lucky to get to go with you to all these films.

[@SAM-MME]

I'm torn with how I feel about this movie. On one hand I think it's a Gorgeous spectacle on the other hand I felt an emotional disconnect and I can't put my finger on what It is yet. I'll need to watch it again.

[@ruzaroos]

I would say it is because this is clearly a 3.5 hour movie crammed into 2.5 hours. You get only the most basic understanding of the characters, what's motivating them, and the context. You know how the random dragonfly wings on the planes work though. I left feeling like this is what Hollywood would have done to Game of Thrones if Season 1 was a 2.5 hour movie instead. You see the labor of love on the screen, but this is a bad cut. I'm sure the "boring" extra talking has been shot and we'll see it one day.

[@SAM-MME]

@@ruzaroos Yeah I agree with you. There's no denying that this movie was made with passion and love.

[@themcmexchange2938]

The scope of this film is absolutely Gigantic a feast on the eyes watching this film in Imax and wasn't expecting the amount of action that was in the film which was a welcomed and pleasant surprise, going into this film I had watched all the editorial videos on the folklore on dune from watching channels like nerd cookies , Quinn ideas, so I had some good knowledge about the film, it felt like they were more so appealing to casual fans more than the hardcore, for me this universe will more cohesive once we've explored the bene Genesert sisterhood and the Harkonen feud with the Atreides and even the Butlerian Jihad that rebelled against artificial intelligence and won that's why in the present day of dune in this film we never see any robots, technology is only used for transportation, education, and warfare, The spice melange is used to better the mind and body aswell as interstellar travel, but if you have it in high quantities it can turn you into a humanoid , if legendary and warner brothers are going to dune do all of it including the prequels , with that being said its still a really good movie , greig fraiser has to be nominanted from the academy for his cinematography in this film makes me even more hyped for the batman because he will be doing the cinematography for that film

[@Johnny_The_Ax]

The story for me was very predictable and didn’t show anything new. Just visually was thrilling.

[@mysticalmaniac2]

The plot wasn't predictable at all lol

[@husman2007]

@@mysticalmaniac2 that wasn't a predictable plot. 😂

[@khun_le]

Never read the book, but I love this movie. Where is part 2? I am ready.

[@TylerJxN]

THIS format is the best one so far for these short reviews 🔥🔥

[@KMReviews]

I loved it but it ended like the first lord of the rings… it won’t ever stand on its own, it needs a part 2. Maybe we will see it in 5 years if we are lucky.