Dune: Part 2 - Movie Review

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

[@trevorseeds1740]

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

[@Brainpower316]

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

[@SaberRexZealot]

That’s Jeff Goldblum

[@stageworker23]

No its not ​@SaberRexZealot

[@colbystearns5066]

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

[@joshuasantana685]

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

[@TheMarcinD]

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

[@jtmh31]

That is a great video.

[@matiasdevaglia4541]

The prophecy has been fulfilled!

[@Tao_Tology]

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

[@hafirenggayuda]

I feel that MV is the ONLY reason they cast Walken

[@92brunod]

Choice* attract* meant*

[@bcnicholas123]

Denis Villeneuve is the king of modern sci-fi

[@LetsGetitBoah]

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

[@sharktoof1]

Absolutely is. Dude is an unreal visual storyteller.

[@blackfox1320]

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

[@davidphillips8674]

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

[@sharktoof1]

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

[@gorrow1990]

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

[@xxledbettaxx]

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

[@ysandman1677]

If they make a 3rd one and Denis Villeneuve nails it. Dune will go down as one of the best movie trilogy’s off all time

[@worlddd7777]

He must flesh out characters a bit more in order for movie to reach that level

[@nicholasloduca6668]

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

[@bradleybuyer5541]

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

[@JoakimOtamaa]

Jeremy's Walken imitation was perfect.

[@Corusame]

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

[@snakesonthismondaytofriday1750]

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

[@vilgotmillton1097]

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

[@johncarldelossantos7345]

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

[@artemaniaco293]

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

[@Kwisatz-Chaderach]

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

[@dayoltay]

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

[@piderman871]

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

[@ronrox14]

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

[@repxam841]

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

[@ronrox14]

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

[@yarsivad000.5]

Christopher Walken was in the 1994 Biggie Smalls music video. Weapon of Choice. Lyrics include: “Walk without rhythm and you won’t attract the worm.” And. “Listen to the tone of my voice, I have a new weapon, my weapon of choice.”

[@MrPhbahia]

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

[@carsandsports123]

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

[@rchamp247]

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

[@TheNewSchoolGamer]

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

[@markgrant1302]

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

[@everythingisawesome2903]

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

[@NikoZguri]

honestly, the only major gripe i had with the movie is how they handled Raban's character towards the end with Gurney. i was expecting an awesome, bad-ass fight between them, but it just ends with Gurney killing Raban in a matter of a few seconds. kind of a bummer, but overall i gotta say: Dune Part 2 might just be one of the greatest sci-fi epics i've ever seen, and Denis Villeneuve solidified himself as one of the greatest directors working today.

[@VHBEngines]

They did change a lot of the story. I'm on board with all of the changes except one. Everything else made the story flow better

[@taydestiny38]

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

[@thomaslawrence9324]

I’m pretty deep into films. Have been really losing faith in Hollywood as of the last 5-8 years. Saw Dune 2… Holy shit man. Haven’t experienced something like this since original Star Wars.

[@vulpinemachine]

Was mind bendingly good.

[@jonathanbarr5823]

This film has restored my faith in (some) mainstream filmmaking. A delightful, armrest gripping ride that took more risks than we might be used to seeing. Staying 1:1 with the book canon is an undertaking in any case, and especially with this franchise's palette, I think they are doing a fantastic job. Best sci-fi film I've seen in theaters in a very long time

[@them4licious0ne]

*spoiler* my only gripe in the movie is how paul struggled against feyd in their duel, in the books the fight was basically a walk in the park for paul and he didnt even break a sweat, i guess ill chalk it up to the movie trying to make the antagonists more menacing and maybe related to paul directly as he is struggling whether he should kill feyd and basically propel his vision forward to the future that he is so scared to make.

[@joellezima3506]

Austin butler genuinely freaked me out! Florence Pugh was exactly like what I pictured in the book, Christopher Walken was a FORCE, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya made me forget they were acting: as a lover of the book I will say every one of my expectations was met

[@nosuchthingasshould4175]

I think the Rautha’s Baron impersonation was intentional. It was to show how Rautha is destined to end up.

[@aetherblackbolt1301]

Havent read the book so I can't talk to the lore accuracy or cut content. But as a movie watcher who saw Dune 1 twice when it came out, I think this movie is a 9/10. It only lost a point for two reasons. 1. I can't take Zendaya seriously in any role except MJ - all she can play is a broody american teen. She felt so out of place compared to the rest of the Fremen with her face, accent, and speech mannerisms, especially with Stilgar's stellar performance. He's exactly like the uncles and grandfathers in the communities I grew up in. Meanwhile Zendaya feels like a 21st century person dropped into a timeless story. 2. The time period that Paul Atreides was with the Fremen was seemingly only 9 months (because a pregnancy that started when he joined hadnt been delivered by the time he rose to power). It just seems way too short of a time period for him to learn their ways and build trust (and love with Shani). I've heard that in the books it was 2-3 years, which makes a lot more sense (but still makes his feat of learninf their ways impressive in a short time).

[@vivek06media]

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

[@barppoots4378]

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

[@vivek06media]

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

[@barppoots4378]

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

[@blugrass55]

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

[@blugrass55]

Mopey...not money. Stupid autocorrect

[@cyclistman6358]

As a huge fan of Lynch’s Dune, despite its well documented flaws and story liberties. I must say that having seen both of the new Dune films in IMAX. I’m impressed and at the same time perplexed with DV’s vision of Dune. As with most great films, the more I watch the more I understand, accept and embrace it. Looking forward to the 4k release of Part Two so I can really let it sink in with multiple viewings. I can only imagine what Lynch’s Dune would have been if the studio would have not interfered and forced him to make a condensed shortened version. He originally wanted and needed multiple films but was denied by the studio. DV was very fortunate to have the studio back his vision and gave him license to make the film he wanted to. I’m just glad we got at least one Dune film from Lynch. I think it’s a cinematic masterpiece like no other sci-fi movie of its era. It’s unfortunate that’s it’s so often ridiculed by some. “The Sleeper has awoken!”

[@La4edimension]

@Jeremy Jahns I love most of your movie reviews, but here, walking into the theater I would have LOVED IT if you had warned me that this movie had the SAME SLOW PACE than part 1, and "not so much action" either... Basically, I loved part 1, and walked in with the expectation that there would be A LOT LESS EXPOSITION and SLOW PACE due to the fact that they had already sat us through all that exposition and slow pace in part 1... For me I loved part 1 way more than part 2... I didn'T care much for the characters in part 2 as opposed to part 1... There were a lot more cheesy/free/illogical/fast events in part 2 than in part 1 and although the visuals were amazing like they were in part 1, what prevented me from enjoying this one as much was really the slow boring pace and the 180 degrees shift in the paul and Jessica due to the water they drank... I mean, sure... its probably in the book, but I liked Paul and Jessica WAY MORE BEFORE they drank than after...

[@syntaxed2]

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

[@EonAJC1988]

Does no one remember Christopher Walken in the Fat Boy Slim, music video; Weapon of Choice? - "If you walk without rhythm, you won't attract the worm." I feel like this is an inside joke, I'm the only one who gets.

[@CptApplestrudl]

At a point in the movie, I was worried if they'd wrap it up in this one or not since it felt like it moved so slowly, but I didn't want to check the clock. Compared to the rest, the end felt a bit rushed to me.

[@pieisawesome2204]

Late to this video, but I just watched Dune: Part 1 for the first time then immediately left for the theater to watch Dune: Part 2, and I'm so hooked now, I waited to watch Part 1 this whole time since so many people said it was a heavy setup, and I'm not sad that I waited honestly, watching 5 hours straight of this universe was an absolute treat

[@GalaxyOfBoltz]

Your reviews > Stuckman

[@ArkaynAdrian]

Ya got the like for being a physical media purist. 4K UHD over low bitrate streaming any day.

[@YerDa67]

Awful. Boring. Terribly edited.

[@torsoman00]

The only complaint I had was on the first hours where Paul and Chani are talking on the sand hill and she's saying "they think you won't last 2 weeks" or something like that and the next scene is them already attacking the transporters, I was like what? It felt abrupt

[@unclebobconner1417]

I thought it was really boring not as good as the first one

[@etherland128]

Most hard hitting scene for me is when Paul says silence to Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam that was so powerful it gives me goosebumps every re-watch

[@jwynterishere]

Dune 2 was simple put, a masterclass in film making. It might be the best sci-fi movie ever made. Just one man's humble opinion

[@gsimon123]

I'm actually the reverse ratings give or take: I thought part 1 was just not quite enough despite being amazing. I thought this second act absolutely crushed it. In fact, I thought it was the better movie in almost every conceivable way tbh. To each their own!

[@liamgloryosyoung3601]

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

[@godzilla234ful]

As someone who complained that part one felt more like a 2 hour trailer with all the visions. I feel the best way to enjoy both these movies is watching them back to back cuz after watching for the second time knowing I’m boutta see part two it was a good movie.

[@Battleofcollect]

1st one was eh I wanna go watch the 2nd one today cause we’ll I love battles scenes worth the watch is it more entertaining then the first one?

[@OldManRogers]

The final battle scenes needed to be a lot longer and the 'Diana/Camilla' situation with Princess/Chenai needed to be sorted and Alia needed to be at least born but with glowy blue eyes and telepathy. Then it would have ended perfect

[@ftlbaby]

SPOILERS! I liked this movie enough to go watch it again on a bigger IMAX screen. I think it's one of the best scifi action films I have ever seen. It was emotionally satisfying with EPIC cinematography and fantastic action. My 3.5 quibbles are: 1. The editing in the beginning was too quick, especially during the transition to the emperor and the princess. 2. Zendaya is so out of her acting league, when she screams something like "I'm doing it for MY people not for him!" I just about laughed out loud at her amateurish delivery. (Also, that heavy breathing during her big battle scene: rolls eyes) At least she wasn't the only one wearing FLIP FLOPS like in the first movie. 3. The Harkonnens and especially the Sardaukar were totally nerfed in this this film. The only Fremen I remember dying were shot down from an ornithopter during the first spice harvester attack. I don't remember any dying in hand to hand combat. 3.5 I want the Fremen to always be training in the background of every scene. Or show some other way that they become "unstoppable desert warriors" besides just sitting around all the time. Bonus gripe: Christopher Walken was completely miscast as the emperor (maybe Ralph Fiennes?) And yeah, I wanted it to be longer also. I was afraid we would not see much of Rebecca Ferguson based on her being mostly missing from all the trailers. Also also, yes to GREIG FRASER GREIG FRASER GREIG FRASER GREIG FRASER!

[@jamcalx]

Laura being Wolverine is one of the few times I don't mind taking on the name of a previous character and it feeling natural. Daddy's little girl trying to keep his name and legacy alive while getting her own closure with end her scent trigger.

[@sasoesasoe]

About Dune 1 ... I just rewatched Dune part one. What a masterpiece! I know, it's not the movie for everyone, but the ambient, music, ... just fenomenaly special. I remember when i watched in the theater for the first time, i was not so exited about that movie when i left the theater. Something was missing. I know now what after i rewatched? Part two an three :) I higly recomend this movie. In a time, when a good blocbuster is very rear, this is like a blessing, that you don't wana miss out. The movie is the ultimate expierience for theater. The sound, the landscape, great characters/actors, which they play, ... fantastic version of the Dune. Epic. It's been heard a lot lately that there have been enough superhero movies for a while. But Dune proves the exact opposite. Yes, Dune is a superhero movie also. But Dune is a quality film also. So, there is never enough quality superhero movies. Like Spiderman verse, Dark Knight, Endgame, ... Dune. This is the way. Is enough of stupid superhero movies and series. That's i agree. Mostly from AI scripts? And with an agenda... like Birds of pray, The Marvels, Madame Web, She-hulk, Morbius, Secret Invasion... they only do harm to the genre. They are ruining his reputation.

[@durgalante6636]

The conversations about the Dune novels, the several movie adaptations, and the series on the SyFy network are as complex and layered as the story itself. If not for David Lynch’s adaptation, starring Kyle MacLachlan as Paul & Sting as Feyd-Rautha, my childhood self would never have known about the stories. IMO, the SyFy network series were closer to the source material but they lacked the visual effects necessary to adapt the novels onto a visual format (tv/movies). These latest installments of the Dune saga pulled out all the stops with a stellar cast, amazing DP & CGI teams, and of course Denis Villeneuve! I know that many of the scenes were cut for time as typical when adapting books to movie/tv, but I had a great time watching this iteration of Dune! It might not be the same as the books, but this Dune shows that good films based on books can be done if you hire the right people!

[@Johnlindsey289]

What do you think of Jorodowsky?

[@durgalante6636]

I never got to see it. I haven’t seen the documentary yet as well. I’ve seen other KZbin videos about the documentary, and I was enthusiastic about seeing his version. Was it ever made? I can’t seem to find the actual film. All I could find was the documentary… I’ve seen interviews where Jorodowsky was able to cast Marlon Brando-Brando agreed to do the film after AJ said he would hire MB’s favorite chef, lol! Jean Giraud was on board as well!!!

[@ethanl1359]

I somehow missed that Christopher Walker was in this movie until I was in the theatre. He is nothing like the emperor in the book. Don’t care though. Every choice in this adaptation is amazing, and Walken’s casting is the best of them lolol

[@MultiHadex]

I did not like Dune part 1 when it first came out. I went to a Dune 1+2 viewing today and WOW. I am heavily invested into this universe now. I was wrong about the first one and Dune 2 is a REALLY good movie.

[@ccan_max5285]

Seriously looking forward to seeing this

[@ryder19]

I saw Dune part 1 when it came out and went to the cinema to see part 2 today. As the movie went on my memory of part 1 kicked into high gear even though it's been a few years. I had a great time watching part 2 and can't wait for the 3rd. Shame the screening I watched wasn't filled to capacity, it was half full.

[@arkoudanthrope]

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

[@dolphin8815]

i cant wait to see it. It does feel like another world, yet so close to home. when i think of dune, i think of a sand utopia, with a glittering sky. i like that they shifted from the 80s madmax look and feel. feels very aestheticly pleasing now.

[@FC-kx7vy]

This is Awesometacular status for sure. The audience cheered when it ended in my Imax theater.

[@bryanf3839]

I think I know why Christopher Walken is in this show and it is perfect casting. A line in the fat boy slim song weapon of choice is “walk without rhythm and you won’t attract the worms”…. And when you watch the music video… boom it’s the emperor… 🤯…. A fun nod.

[@Maarcinos]

This movie is a masterpiece. I need to see it again!

[@iulixMAXgames]

I just watched it and it was good but it started really really slow too long and and I'd like the first one more really don't care about the Love story I never saw the chemistry between them

[@BlankeeStarcraft]

Walken seemed out of place, but otherwise I throughly enjoyed the film. Pacing felt brisk, much faster than P1. My favourite scene was when Paul stood infront of the Fremen during their prayer circle and made them all bend the knee after they were gonna shank him. Perfectly enscapulates the previous scene when Paul learns he is Harkonnen… the belief he will fight like them and somehow emerge a benevolent dictator

[@SilverSidedSquirrel]

"Stoneface Smolder" is my new Wrestling Name.

[@mattpatti390]

If this isn’t Awesometacular I don’t know what is. Best film of the 2020s.

[@dhsswim11]

My only issue with "Dune" was there was SO MUCH info and setup in the 1st half that by the time, i really started to enjoy the film, it ended..... Thats why im gonna rewatch "Dune" so i wont feel confused when i see "Dune Part Ii" this weekend and can really enjoy this film proper!

[@mariapin3356]

Cannot wait to see Dune part 2

[@blinkspacestudio8892]

I will not miss an opportunity to see this on a massive screen. If there is one damn movie to watch in the theatre its this one.

[@Hellismary]

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

[@jxliospeaks]

I had never seen something like that. Veryyy well done

[@estebanguerra2573]

That was the white sphere shaped one right?

[@film_score_hub]

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

[@parzemis7145]

Me too that was fantastic 🔥

[@shaneogallagher831]

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

[@lplt]

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

[@KaladinD]

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

[@hansnoor9637]

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

[@jordanfrancisco27]

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

[@dja-train2265]

Loved Javier Bardem in this movie.

[@DropBear_42]

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

[@markmcclain4342]

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

[@brycehammerton4542]

Eh it wasn’t that good to be honest

[@Freer-fd7dd]

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

[@BearsO32]

Definitely woke me lol

[@MtpMuzik]

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

[@brycehammerton4542]

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

[@cowboyknyt]

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

[@seyeolajuyin]

I'm fuckin surprised too.

[@Dhavroch]

Think they did it for Oppenheimer

[@jennymcelligott]

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

[@boboboy8189]

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

[@Aliens1337]

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

[@daustin8888]

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

[@PhantomInTheZone]

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

[@AverageJoe483]

Or that weird land in Beetlejuice.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

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

[@themediachannel353]

Dude This was the perfect cinematic joke 😅

[@AverageJoe483]

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

[@celoblalock3324]

Ah my most trusted source, the villain from Madame Web

[@muhibbhussain2262]

True

[@nicknevco215]

Madame Web is bad so they must be a hero

[@samuellee257]

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

[@quentontylerdoan]

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

[@Rubrick23.]

How! The movies are dog shit.😅

[@professionalduckquack]

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

[@__Krystal__]

​@@Rubrick23. Ok, troll 🙄

[@seansswamp]

exactly

[@thoso1973]

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

[@Castragroup]

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

[@adamyoung6797]

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

[@JoakimOtamaa]

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

[@marvingro7959]

​@@CastragroupMore like the other way around.

[@swordmonkey6635]

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

[@smittyjjensin558]

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

[@jonascastejon5888]

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

[@kartelUSM]

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

[@SNNetwork]

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

[@swordmonkey6635]

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

[@bestboy897]

that chris walken impression was impeccable

[@callmeviper7723]

It wasn’t.

[@Mopark25]

​@@callmeviper7723It was.

[@ghandiman]

@@callmeviper7723made me laugh out loud.

[@LuisSierra42]

@@ghandiman Same, I don't know why

[@mikek9297]

needs more cowbell

[@josephengbrecht2548]

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

[@Johnlindsey289]

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

[@lukelee3]

​@@Johnlindsey289except Tolkien's son disagrees 😂😅

[@Grimbear13]

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

[@habajaba9603]

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

[@____uncompetative]

@@lukelee3 Tolkien and Herbert are both terrible authors.

[@B3ansGuy]

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

[@TheStarBlack]

No way I could still still for that long!

[@joellezima3506]

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

[@marcuspvo5280]

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

[@ppk2823]

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

[@JiroAzuma]

A MIDNIGHT back to back??? Did you leave the theatre at 6 am

[@evanniseventy702]

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

[@ZM-dm3jg]

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

[@jaysteiner264]

ikr?

[@seattlegolfer]

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

[@america1st721]

long and boring just like part I...enjoy

[@tylerskiss]

So you’re a follower? Personally, I wouldn’t be bragging about that, but whatever works for you, I guess.

[@M.C.ThomasReviews]

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

[@ndhickson3599]

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

[@Gaijins]

Not even close to a good description

[@happyninja42]

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

[@angelpipessd]

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

[@johnjungkook2721]

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

[@BigBoyz33]

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

[@smittyjjensin558]

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

[@happyninja42]

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

[@AfoteyAnnum]

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

[@Castragroup]

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

[@AfoteyAnnum]

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

[@Castragroup]

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

[@AfoteyAnnum]

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

[@RicardoMoralesMassin]

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

[@ilcarnifex]

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

[@deepaksrinivasmondal]

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

[@briceticker6721]

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

[@Say0nn.]

@@briceticker6721random opinion

[@vedantbakshi6546]

Bro 💀

[@shawnrandles]

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

[@rsanchez9865]

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

[@kaliss7192]

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

[@yarsivad000.5]

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

[@kaliss7192]

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

[@yarsivad000.5]

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

[@shadow_detre]

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

[@SNNetwork]

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

[@redleader3394]

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

[@RB621337]

is this worth to see on imax or 70mm?

[@idomaghic]

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

[@jaakko222]

@@RB621337hell yeah, on the visuals and audio alone

[@muhammadroushan8906]

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

[@thejamesbondshow9754]

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

[@bart_fox_hero2863]

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

[@hollywoodpineapple8337]

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

[@mikek9297]

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

[@brew1234567891]

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

[@JMotion]

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

[@Romo69]

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

[@Gaganpreet708]

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

[@ProcyonAlpha]

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

[@StajoLaBell]

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

[@seattlegolfer]

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

[@scottanderson5581]

That Walken impression.....outstanding.

[@Castragroup]

Too bad he did nothing in the movie

[@mirkecWii]

​@@Castragroup just like the book

[@Ladmia]

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

[@planeguy95]

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

[@Cussmem07]

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

[@senpainoticeme9675]

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

[@thatguyjoe3649]

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

[@IntenseLlama]

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

[@vulpinemachine]

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

[@RazorO2Productions]

Same here man! IT WAS INTENSE!!

[@vervor]

Just saw it tonight - UNREAL

[@Castragroup]

The first was way better

[@poloraf]

@@Castragrouphell naww

[@rhago32]

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

[@zzygyy]

Did you ever watch Dune 2000?

[@rhago32]

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

[@zzygyy]

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

[@3choblast3r4]

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

[@quentontylerdoan]

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

[@expiringcity]

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

[@vedantbakshi6546]

Same here

[@travisrutters4198]

Same!!!

[@av7610]

Same!

[@adityasanthosh702]

Me too pal

[@limyize]

Came quicker then a v irgin

[@_JellyWalker]

Respect for spotlighting the cinematographer!

[@SYSRQLLQRSYS]

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

[@barppoots4378]

Yeah part 2 felt so rushed for the whole movie.

[@smilingdog2219]

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

[@rchamp247]

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

[@49ersFan415]

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

[@fs19992009]

Tik tok audiences

[@langreeves6419]

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

[@omdhdk]

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

[@chloehall4270]

First film starring Timothee Chalamet (excluding Wonka) where he has no chemistry with his love interest. Zendaya stinks as Chani.

[@azisokleftis]

It is one the greatest asexual romance in movie history.

[@anasshahid224]

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

[@badnoodlez]

props to Jeremy for sticking to the correct pronunciation for harkonnen

[@walmanthegreat]

Shut up

[@darrylmars]

I say "A tree ides"

[@joesmith201212]

Yes there are numerous pictures and proof Herbert was on set of 1984 Dune and he approved all the pronunciations

[@timstalam]

Frank Herbert has written notes and audio clips of him pronouncing the names and phrases in his book. You may be disappointed to hear how Herbert pronounced Harkonnen...

[@arumeh95]

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

[@BatmanHQYT]

This one deserves an Awesometacular.