Why Dune Part Two is a Sci-Fi MASTERPIECE | Video Essay

In this Video Essay, we take a look at Dune Part Two by acclaimed Science Fiction director Denis Villeneuve. After the success of Dune Part One, Villeneuve has backed up his incredible start to the franchise with one of the best Sci-Fi films of the decade. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Austin Butler shine in one what is no doubt going to be a front-runner for best film of 2024. We break down why Dune Part Two is a Science Fiction Masterpiece, and perhaps even one of the best Science Fiction films of all time.
Dune Part Two (2024)
Dune Part One (2021)
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Arrival (2016)
The Matrix (1999)
Blade Runner (1982)
Alien (1979)
0:00 - Intro
1:39 - Part 1 (Denis Villeneuve)
4:54 - Part 2 (Perfection)
11:38 - Part 3 (Cinema)
16:21 - Summary

[@MrMuel1205]

Not since Jackson's Lord of the Rings have I watched films of this length and thought: "This could have been longer."

[@bobajeb]

We better get extended cuts!

[@Colin_Boecker-Grieme]

Oh my goodness that's so right

[@kenknowlton3085]

It could have been longer if the director had followed the book.

[@Prenderrem]

I suffer from brain rot like the rest of society, but I didn't experience a single dull moment throughout the entire movie. I was blown away again and again while watching it. When Paul arrived in the South... Wow.

[@kenknowlton3085]

@@Prenderrem i.e. 'easily amused'

[@whitesabbath6581]

This movie is what Hollywood NEEDS to do. Hire a director who actually understands the source material and who has a unique vision in adapting its storyline from literature to cinema.

[@christaylor7079]

I don’t 100% agree with the changes he made, but it was still a very good movie. Further, it wasn’t created with malice towards the source material, which is refreshing on its own

[@joebond545]

​@@christaylor7079 books are crap anyway. Movies are a way better way to tell stories

[@christaylor7079]

@@joebond545 I appreciate the take from the low-IQ portion of the audience but I have to disagree. Books are inherently the ideal way to tell stories as they require at least a modicum of mental engagement: your mind has to create its own image of what you’re reading which takes a lot more effort than zoning out

[@andresuazo6129]

@@joebond545you’re missing out. The Dune books are an amazing read. As deep and as faithful to the lore that the new movies were they still don’t provide as much as the books do.

[@TheHammerofDissidence]

​@@joebond545Keep your helmet on.

[@olivercrespo2329]

One of the best parts about the production is how the world feels so futuristic yet so ancient at the same time. It’s instantly fascinating

[@paintspot1509]

This was captured much better in the first film imo. This film felt very similar to earth(apart from giedi prime).

[@thatoneplanet]

That's exactly what's got me hooked

[@scallie6462]

​@@paintspot1509Giedi Prime was quite literally Rome 2.0 with a triangle colosseum. How do you think Arrakis is more earthlike?

[@phoenix_teardrops5588]

​@paintspot1509 nah. I think this movie captured the "ancient future" aspect even better than the first movie! The opening scene itself with the red eclipse was so captivating, nothing on earth would match that environment. Except for the scenes with the emperor and the princess, nothing was earth-like imo. This film took its cinematography very seriously.

[@phoenix_teardrops5588]

Its funny how this feeling is conveyed in the books as well.. and translated so well in the film. I think its because we see so many gadgets but no wires at all. The human mind is the only computer in that universe.

[@bruh_hahaha]

this movie has been living rent free in my head for the past week. 🤯🤯🤯

[@Sam-ss3cw]

For the past year for me considering the delay in it's release ;-)

[@madderthanever]

Same.

[@necrozim]

dont put the soundtrack on, it lives even more in your head after that. A testament to how each song sparks such strong connection to plot points you feel as if youre going through the story again just from the music.

[@gagestandingready1472]

Me too

[@tiefblau2780]

Oh look when XitHolders dont get involve they earn MORE HAHAHAHAHAHA I am still going to watch what I want to watch no matter what XitHolders do

[@bananapeel7636]

My only complaint is that’s it not long enough, GIVE ME MORE DUNE.

[@andrewcalebgorospe2754]

here's to us seeing Siona at the finale *fingers-crossed

[@neofromthewarnerbrothersic145]

Seriously! I said the same about Part 1. I doubt it will happen, but I would love a 4 hour cut of each part. Part 2 packed in A LOT, easily could have been 3.5 or 4 hours. It had a ton of ground to cover, felt a little rushed at a few parts, but Denis did a phenomenal job of walking that tightrope.

[@eliottgonzalez8844]

@@neofromthewarnerbrothersic145 I thought it could have been longer as well but he probably hit the sweet spot for fans of the books & a new audience that has never read them.

[@GameSum]

Yo same! 😢

[@michalandrejmolnar3715]

There could be a third part

[@TheJordanK]

Idk how Hanz Zimmer keeps doing what he does. He’s nuts.

[@LuisSierra42]

It's pretty clear to me why, he's literally the God of music

[@TheJordanK]

@@LuisSierra42 facts

[@ohyeahdatsme]

He works with a team and a new up and coming composer every time - it’s a win win because the new composer gets the experience and connections plus the opportunities that only Han Zimmers name can get and Han Zimmer gets the credit because he knows that his name is a brand itself at this point plus he can help the next generation of composers.

[@TheJordanK]

@@ohyeahdatsme that’s gotta be the craziest experience for up and coming composers/musicians

[@olivyae3057]

@@ohyeahdatsme You're right on the money. I watched his interview about the Dune soundtrack and he starts the interview with "Here's how WE made the soundtrack"

[@trnding2038]

Dune Part Two puts other blockbusters to shame. It is astounding how much better this is, both technically and story-wise. It shows how incredible a film can be when every single person working on it is on top of their game and there is a clear vision from the director.

[@mistadopeman]

It is true. You can tell he had control. And the actors and others understood the mission and they really nailed it. They also made a PG-13 movie feel like a rated R movie. No corniness. No unnecessary sex scenes. A no nonsense movie.

[@BrandonScott-mi5pz]

EXCELLENT WORK. MOVIE OVERLOAD

[@mattmaulucci451]

Why was Zendaya kind of a jerk for the whole thing? Seriously I didnt understand why she was so pissed at Timmy? I get the end, but I didnt understand her character.

[@mistadopeman]

@@mattmaulucci451 Because she knew what he would become. And she knew his mom had already spread the rumors.

[@Triforcebro]

because its changed. She was suppose to have a kid with paul already@@mattmaulucci451

[@charliek17]

What an absolute masterpiece. Did not want it to end. The Harkonnen Arena scene was beautiful cinematography!

[@BoringThings2069]

And the sound design, with all music, chants, announcements in their language during arena scene. Crazy good.

[@ArnikaandMe]

Yeah the black and white was so badass

[@charliek17]

@@ArnikaandMe Yeah that was so cool

[@douglas2437]

It BLEW ME AWAY

[@tjzambonischwartz]

@@ArnikaandMenot just black and white. They used infrared cameras. Added to the uncanny look in some really weird ways.

[@TheCasualSubculturist]

Movie so good that I wished it was hour longer.

[@IronKurone]

It should be a little longer cause some aspect feel rushed.

[@TheCasualSubculturist]

@@IronKurone that I felt too, but I did understand the decision.. since movie was near 3 hour despite it didn't felt that long. However I totally wouldn't mind if they spent another one hour flesh out further.

[@babadook1283]

@@TheCasualSubculturistdirectors cut fingers crossed

[@Triforcebro]

god no, my wife and I almost fell asleep with how boring it was being almost 3 hours.

[@the5minsum442]

@@Triforcebroyou clearly can’t handle anything of substance but that’s ok I guess

[@knightoflambda]

“By the end I was completely on board with everything [Paul] was saying or doing.” And this is exactly why Frank Herbert had to write Dune Messiah. 😂 Great review!

[@paintspot1509]

Because all of Paul's "enemies" were so incompetent that he may as well just take over the galaxy.

[@friedpickle8332]

My smoking hot take: I'd argue that Dune ends exactly where it needs to and Messiah onwards were ultimately unnecessary. The Known Universe at the start of Dune is a toxic artificially constrained civilization (the Bene Gesserits, the Butlerian Jihad laws, the Spacing Guild, the chronic dependancy on Spice, ect) and ending Dune with Paul becoming the scourge of the galaxy who would do away with all of these deep-seated establishments (even if he's remembered as a tyrant for all time) was the perfect ending imo. Everything after that was just Herbert wheel spinning and avoiding truely changing his universe. That's how I feel at least.

[@knightoflambda]

@@friedpickle8332 Frank Herbert was trying to deliver a sermon to the masses, but people completely misunderstood the message. I don’t doubt Dune is a complete package, but evidently some important messages are worth repeating. Also, thems fighting words. God Emperor is the best book in the series.

[@sieraclayton1503]

Precisely. Paul is no mere, uncomplicated hero. He may be the anti-hero for a while. Chani might well have to step up and be the real heroine the universe needs. It is a little disconcerting, though. Most black women in today's world are spiritually devout.

[@littlemouse7066]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@easymoneyted]

I'm not even a huge sci-fi fan, but this movie immediately became one of my all-time favorites, already getting goosebumps thinking about it

[@blueberry212121]

I agree about TLOTR. I took my teenage cousins to see DUNE 2 in the cinema and they are so obsessed now that they want to read the books (they bought them immediately after), get posters, buy soundtracks etc. It reminds me of 2000 when I watched "The fellowship of the ring" and became obsessed with it.

[@Nineteen1900Hundred]

Had they seen Part One first?

[@blueberry212121]

@@Nineteen1900Hundred Yes, we saw it together too

[@yhaerysthethird6088]

Best feeling. I did the same with my family. I made them watch part one, then they were itching to watch part two. When we all finally saw it, everyone was just bustling with reactions and theories and discussion. It still lives rent free in our minds today lol best feeling to convert your family!!!!!

[@skippy31415979]

Excellent series to read!

[@soundpropulsionlabs]

Denis Villeneuve's team was so dedicated to every detail. I can still remember Chani blowing the ornithopter, and you can actually see its explosion inside its sheild, which was nuts

[@plaubelmakina8916]

I have no problem calling this one of the best sci-fi movies of all time. The pacing was perfect for me and each scene had meaning and carried the story forward. I will see it again soon.

[@paintspot1509]

Pacing was perfect? people teleport across the planet and galaxy at will. There are years missing and some extremely underdeveloped characters.

[@mariyia]

@@paintspot1509but what did you expect? To watch an unnecessary 30-40 minutes of them just travelling to the south of Dune that has no impact on the plot or the perception of the movie or what? Would the movie be better for you like that?

[@sieraclayton1503]

I heartily concur. I have watched scads of sci-fi films over decades and this magnificent masterpiece of Denis Villeneuve is definitely one of the best. The pacing was perfect and the masterful use of Jessica's pregnancy and Paul's eyes turning blue as time-jumps in the writing is so good I got goosebumps.

[@sieraclayton1503]

@@paintspot1509 The pacing is perfect. And the writers' use of Jessica's pregnancy and Paul's eyes turning blue, masterfully employs the concept of the time-jump. Nothing is missed. I repeat, Nothing is missed. Perhaps you are really discussing that monstrosity from the 80's with Sting.

[@sieraclayton1503]

@@mariyia Thank you for inserting sanity here, mariyia. Genius Denis has produced a magnificent masterpiece in DUNE: PART TWO. The brilliant idea of using Jessica's pregnancy and Paul's eyes turning blue as time-jump devices is clear to people actually paying attention to the film. Perhaps "paintspot1509" spent too much time at the concession stand?

[@hendrikschluter959]

the soundtrack is stuck in my head since part one. It's so good and different from almost every other movie soundtrack. Zimmer deserved that Oscar!

[@ribcagesteak]

Since the source material came out in 1965 and influenced so many of the other sci-fi greats, claiming the Dune movies as some of the greatest ever even so recently after release makes a lot of sense. The story/characters are timeless and the modern cinematography and visual effects brought them to life on the big screen.

[@joebond545]

SILCENCE. Chills 😮 i didnt know Timothy was THAT level actor but oh boy he is. Best actor at the oscars no doubt. Austin butler fantastic psychotic, Javier Barden WOW, rebecca Furguson was magnificently chilling, Zendaya gave a beautiful performance, Butista portrayed a man who released his fear through anger, awesome nuanced performance, Lea de suex (i think shes called) WOW great performance, and florence pugh Became a literal princess that i didnt even see the actress behind the character. Movies dont get better than this

[@timothydavidcurp]

Fully agree on all counts. I remain esp. stunned by how fully convincing Timothe made Paul's journey from fear and determination to avoid the upcoming Holy War to his acceptance of it.

[@jonatanpersson82]

Agree, especially on Timothy. I thought he was ok and had potential, but holy hell he gave us a truly incredible performance (and that is to put it mildly, I was blown away by the scene where he first steps up to the task as kwizats haderach)

[@paintspot1509]

It blows my mind people say this. Both T and Z gave very poor performances. They seemed out of place and almost like they didn't want to be there. They also have 0 chemistry together which was another reason their romance seemed forced and stale.

[@paintspot1509]

​​@@timothydavidcurpgenuinely curious how you came to that. I would say this is literally the complete opposite due to some serious lack of story telling. All we get is some whiny teenagers and Paul drinks a magic potion and turns him into a marvel character.

[@travishanmer3624]

@@paintspot1509 I just saw it and I can't disagree more. Sifi usually can't get romance right. (see Starwars prequels) I totally bought into their attraction and watching them both make hard/painful decisions at the end felt very real to me.

[@hxnrytaylor]

By far my favourite cinema experience of the decade, along with Oppenheimer and The Batman

[@mikolajnurkiewicz6015]

Agreed! I watched The Batman in theatre and loved it. Oppenheimer at home and Dune 1 and 2 at home. Oppenheimer for me was okay. But both Dune movies really left me in awe.

[@mainstreet3023]

Goosebumps seriously from a diehard Herbert fan. It was incredible!

[@christopherpumphrey7023]

It really feels like these actors left their ego at the door knowing that this was going to be one of the best movies ever made.

[@simongravel7407]

I hope everyone gets along well.

[@klug5916]

Not necessarily. But they are all excellent and with something to play with. If you're a professional, and a real actor, you get something incredible to work with. Ego isn't necessarily bad, but yes, I did not hear about social media stupid claims or shitting on anyone.

[@paintspot1509]

​@@klug5916 I felt like Z and T did not get on during this film. The chemistry was terrible.

[@klug5916]

@@paintspot1509 I personally didn't get such feeling. And the other persons that watch the movie also felt like the couple seems credible. I found the love story often touching and bringing a nive romantic vibe to the movie, that it otherwise very dark and harsh, balancing the tone. Again, here it's coming to personal feelings.

[@sieraclayton1503]

@@paintspot1509 ?!? Timothee and Zendaya are great friends. Zendaya introduced Timothee to her beloved Tom Holland and they enjoy each other's company as pals. Timothee described Zendaya and Tom as "Good Hollywood!" Timothee even became such good pals with Zendaya's assistant that he attended the assistant's birthday party. Timothee danced up a storm. So did Zendaya. And their chemistry onscreen in DUNE was HOT. They are great actors who channeled the warmth of their friendship into a steady fire onscreen. Even the director, Denis, said he could feel it.

[@juletaurus]

As a HUGE Sci Fi fan of over 30 years, this film FLOORED me in the theatre. I have already purchased my ticket to see it again tomorrow, this time in IMAX. I've already seen the first one at least 10 times. This will likely exceed that once it hits Pay TV. I don't care if I EVER see a DC or Marvel film again. Just randomly watched Aquaman 2. What utter TRIPE. These DUNE films give me hope for ongoing Cinema and is causing people to fall in love with going to the movies once again.This reminds me of the excitement of seeing films as a kid again, like i experienced with the LOTR. That is saying something.

[@kevineckelkamp]

Jason Mamoa hopes people remember him more for dune 1 than all his other movies combined probably lol

[@paintspot1509]

If you are comparing dune with marvel to show that it is a good film, then you are watching the wrong films.

[@armchairgravy8224]

It's good to get the view of someone who has never engaged with Dune outside of Villeneuve's movies. As a long time fan of most things Dune, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I lay the success of both movies to Denis' ability to capture scale. Arrival is like him cutting his teeth on scale, but with Dune he's chowing down on a buffet of scale. The story of Dune requires that scale.

[@drewc771]

I've never read Dune, liked the first movie, was absolutely blown away by the 2nd. Tried to get a copy of the book from a local used store, but unsurprisingly none are in. Ordering the book tho. Must read asap. What an amazing story.

[@rdombroskijr]

Never read Dune myself. The Lynch version came out when I was 13, and the only reason I went to see it was because The Police at the time were my favorite band and Sting was the big draw for a lot of people. I never enjoyed or understood it. Enter Dune and Dune 2. I went to see part 2 because I was invited to go (free ticket and popcorn!). I understood most of what was going on (hearing impaired) but left the theatre with a “WOW”! One of the best movies I’ve ever seen, in every way! 3 days later I finally downloaded part one. I’m glad I did, because this part answered a lot of questions I had during part 2. Superb! I can’t wait to download Dune 2 and watch both movies back to back!

[@LuisSierra42]

Don't be afraid of stating the facts, these two Dune movies are THE BEST sci-fi movie of all time. I would gladly sit on a theater and watch 6hrs of this stuff and will still be hungry for more

[@Kutersing]

Heey! I was just about to smack you down and say Star wars is THE greatest (4-6) But then its actually fantasy. But Dune is absolutely up there. Without hesitation i gave it an 10/10 in imdb. As i did with BR2049, part one. Its fighting against Matrix (pt1) and the holy grails itself.. Terminator 2 and predator. Then again.. as he said, let the time pass.. and i think you are right my friend. Dune might be the best sci fi movie of all time. Cus i cant find a single thing in this movie i felt was off.. even Zendaya played her part amazingly. Skarsgård, Brolin, chalamet and ferguson and the rest was spot on and a real joy to see in every scene. 10/10 imdb, 98 on rotten is what i would give.. the 2 percent was for the annoying cliffhanger ending.

[@jandjhroco]

@@Kutersing I remember the group I was watching with. Some were thinking they would've liked more explanations at different parts while others were pointing out that it was already crazy long without feeling excessive already. It reminds me of the main complaint of spiderverse 2 where the only complaint some people had is that the movie ends.

[@mnm8818]

Yeah I went out near the end to get a smoko in, cause I thought it was mid way, and when it finished I could have sat for another 3hrs as you mentioned... I cried when I saw Chani leaving, all so captivating scenes- and theres so much subtext upon subtext...

[@Bwarock]

Christ, you must have seen literally no Sci-fi films before.

[@jandjhroco]

@@Bwarock Ok what's better?

[@guineveredawn]

My revelations in the cast are Timothee and Austin Butler. I always knew Timothee had the acting chops to pull off Paul but Austin was totally chilling as Feyd Rautha. He did so well. As a long time Dune fan who thought we would never get the movie we deserve, I am so happy to see it come to life the way it has in this movie! I’m watching it again this weekend! EDIT: yes read the books, there’s 6 of them in series and I loved them all!

[@braedynhoward3644]

I personally would put it up there with the greats of Sci-Fi... the depth of the world-building, the thought through, detailed set designs, suits, weapons, characters, etc. is astounding for an adaption of such a strange concept for a sci-fi setting. The acting is on point. The directing is amazing. The creative choices and cinematography are the best we've ever seen. And the story deals with deep, real-feeling concepts of politics, religion, ethnicity, culture, etc. that most films don't ever reach. Plus, as a Star Wars fan, it feels good to have a new sci-fi trilogy to look forward to watching, up there with the Original Trilogy of Star Wars, with interesting weapons, planets to explore, etc. Especially since Star Wars has completely fallen off as of right now.

[@paintspot1509]

"Depth"? Where was the spacing guild? You know, one of the most important factions in the dune universe. All of these political and religious concepts were generic enough to be the story of avatar.

[@braedynhoward3644]

lol, avatar is far more bland and generic. You know exactly what its messages are. The only way you know partially what will happen in this movie is if you've read the book, so it was rather in-depth for the majority of people. And I've never read the books. Too much detail to have in a movie. If you hate this movie for being bland, you must not like very many movies.@@paintspot1509

[@blankslate8600]

@@paintspot1509 Yes, adding the spacing guild would immediately take it from having no depth to having depth, very insightful, smh

[@LibrasLion]

I knew when I was in the theater that this was one of the greatest science-fiction movies of all time. I’ve only been home for an hour since watching the movie and all I can think about is going back and seeing it again. This will definitely go down as one of the best.

[@AlexFariaOliveira]

14:30 I was about to comment this and you touched on it: Dune, right now, is the equivalent to Lord of The Rings. Lord of the Rings is not my cup of tea, I'm a more sci-fi guy than a middle earth guy and even though I can't marathon the 3 movies with the extended cut I do know it's a cinematic masterpiece and that's where Dune come's in right now. In 20 years we'll see these movies being remembered as a milestone in Cinema and Denis Villenueve will probably be in mount Olympus with Spielberg, Lucas and Nolan. Before your video I didn't realised he was the hand behind all these amazing movies, but now it makes complete sense!

[@milo_thatch_incarnate]

as a HUGE Lord of the Rings fan, I agree with you. I heard another KZbin reviewer say that each genre has had its great untouchable crown jewel, but for him, sci fi didn't until now. LOTR is the untouchable crown jewel of fantasy. He said that to him, Infinity War and Endgame are the crown jewels of the comic book movie genre. The Godfather is the crown jewel of the crime drama genre. And for lack of a better competition, Star Wars has been that for sci fi all this time. But Dune was ALWAYS a better story than Star Wars (Star Wars was mostly a worse rip-off of the Dune story, anyway), and now that there are TRULY good Dune movies, Dune is the _obvious_ crown jewel of sci fi. I think I agree.

[@paintspot1509]

Lotr is orders of magnitude better then Dune. Unfortunately he dropped the ball massively with the storytelling. Huge chunks of lore that develop the universe of dune were missing and the character development was terrible.

[@Alford259]

I went to the theater twice to see this movie and I can confirm this movie is PERFECT

[@olafsigursons]

I gonna watch a movie in a theater for the first time in at least a decade. But this movie deserve a big screen.

[@inicolov]

The greatest testimony for the movie is that I watch it twice over fairly short period of time. Both times I did not feel like a 3 hour movie, it is that masterfully paced that 3 hours feel like nothing.

[@richiemc_]

To be fair, what did we expect from a guy that grew up as a French Canadian near a nuclear plant? Ofc his mind would create some cool sci-fi adaption.

[@loganwelty7094]

One of if not my favorite theatre experience of my life thus far. LONG LIVE THE FIGHTERS!!

[@victormathieu]

I would’ve welcomed a 4 hour version with open arms. Like many others say, this movie is living rent free in my head, so is the score.

[@tdvcyt2534]

Best cinema experience of my life.

[@michaeldonaldson6923]

I have always loved Denis Villeneuve movies even before I knew they were his. I actually had no clue who he was as a director until Dune pt 1, but both Arrival and Bladrunner 2049 are my favorite movies. His movies are full of deep emotion, beautiful visuals, and I love his use of long shot and quiet moments

[@wambokodavid7109]

Have you seen sicario???also one of his

[@user-dt4id9gw8l]

Best movie I've seen since LOTR - seeing it again for 3rd time

[@paulmaloney4387]

The original Blade Runner is an unbelievably gorgeous snore fest. 2049 is my favorite film of all time - I saw it in theaters three times. Needless to say - I love Denis' work and am so happy that he's able to receive so much acclaim for accomplishing his lifelong dream of adapting Dune. It's an absolute masterpiece

[@Soonthereshallbeaname]

I am going to watch it on Saturday and I am hyped

[@christopherpumphrey7023]

Of all the opinions that I have searched for about this movie it is the people that have not read the books that interest me the most. I read them so I have been tainted. I am so glad you enjoyed the movie as much as I did!

[@mickeybrosef]

This was the last film that Mom and I saw with Dad on its opening weekend before his untimely passing from his aortic aneurysm on the morning of March 6, 2024. We all loved seeing that movie at the theater. I miss you, Dad! 😢

[@DuesenbergJ]

As someone that have read the book, seen the old movie and the Tv series I have to say this movie is really great. Sure, there is things I miss from the book but the movie is stunning. Glad that I watched it in IMAX. The cast does a great job. The world looks lived in. The previous adaptations looks and feels like they just put in weird props. Not this one. Here thinks look real and make sense.

[@tylereyman5290]

Ive never gone back to see a movie twice in theaters before this movie comes out. Biggest regret was not watching it in IMAX both times.

[@kevineckelkamp]

Do Dolby Cinema too

[@tylereyman5290]

@@kevineckelkamp wanted to but the closest one to me is over two hours away

[@kevineckelkamp]

@@tylereyman5290 it's worth the road trip lol

[@MrJakedog104]

I watched Dune part 1 a week ago with headphones, and just the sound design alone convinced me to see part 2 in Imax. It was seriously one of the best experiences I've ever had in a theater

[@ryanhampson673]

‘I AM THE WAY!” And everyone jumps up to fight him….Dude, that scene, that speech. (Chef’s kiss)

[@Chapolin242]

Tenet is another masterpiece. It demands to watch it more than once to actually enjoy it and understand it, artistically and story wise. Dune Part II is the Empire strikes back of the XXI century.

[@TheClassof_1992]

As a sequel, its right up there with Empire and Two Towers

[@movieoverload]

Agreed

[@danieldemoro2743]

Stop.

[@TheHammerofDissidence]

Seeing this again but in IMAX, as it should be seen.

[@justingraves6485]

I just watched it a 2nd time today in IMAX. Was WAY better the 2nd time. So good!

[@kevineckelkamp]

Do Dolby Cinema too

[@TheHammerofDissidence]

@@kevineckelkampthat's how I saw it the first time. Getting the best of both worlds. Really though, the IMAX should be the best version simply because the shots aren't cropped to death and you get to see more.

[@thatoneplanet]

I see lots of people saying this. I've never been to an IMAX theater. What's the difference?

[@TheHammerofDissidence]

@@thatoneplanet there is a comparison on YT showing the difference in IMAX in Dune. What matters is that IMAX doesn't crop out 20% of the shot you see much more.

[@ribcagesteak]

Dune is the Alpha Gigachad of Sci-Fi

[@jonny-b4954]

I like how the Sun goes down immediately. Day becomes night, night becomes day. It happens quite a few times throughout the movie, I'm sitting there thinking "man, things are kind of dark?" Then bam, the Sun comes out and the theater lights up. It's good stuff. Every shot is just gorgeous. Like, every single one. The story just keeps rolling, something is always happening and moving us forward. It's methodical and slow, yet I almost feel it rushes things..... Only bad thing is Christopher Walken as the Emperor Shaddan. Nah. That's Christopher Walken, haha.

[@catherinesanchez1185]

I didn’t feel he was forceful enough

[@rickymartin4457]

​@@catherinesanchez1185 He was an old fool out of his depth. Clinging to his power and deep jealousy clouding his thinking. Plus the old reverend mother clearly manipulating him.

[@paintspot1509]

​@@rickymartin4457excuses for poor casting.

[@AveChristusRex789]

This movie will be remembered for decades. Just incredible…

[@jpdominator]

I got chills about 3 times during the movie, twice. When he rides the work; gives the speech, and “It doesn’t matter what you believe, I believe.”

[@rhmendelson]

Great to hear someone liked it as much as I did! I literally felt like I was watching the creation of the universe it was that epic. Such grandeur and immersion…kudos to the whole production team, absolutely stellar work!

[@inmyzone8891]

This movie was AMAZING!!! I saw it opening weekend in IMAX and I’m going again today (IMAX OF COURSE)! I could not stop thinking about how great it was on every level. Hans Zimmer with another epic score 🤯😊

[@jayfron6012]

This movie was absolutely fantastic. I thinks it’s the best cinematic experience I’ve had since Return of the king. It was absolutely brilliant in IMAX 70mm, I felt like I was in the movie.

[@kevineckelkamp]

We saw it 70mm in Indianapolis

[@neofromthewarnerbrothersic145]

Unequivocally the best movie experience of my life. The last time I was this excited to see something in the theater was either The Matrix or LOTR trilogies. When those came out, I saw each of them in the theater at least 2 or 3 times in the first month. But none of them even hold a candle to this one. Never walked out of a theater feeling so completely satisfied with what I just saw. Eager as hell for Part 3, but Part 2 was a feast... whereas Part 1 was just a little taste that left me dying for more. This was also the first time I ever went to the theater alone. Couldn't stand waiting for schedules to align with someone so I just went. Walked out of the theater in total disbelief, and when I got home I just sat in silence, letting it wash over me for a while. Now, part of me wants to go back and watch it every week until the next one comes out... and the other part wants to do the opposite. Let it fade from memory as much as possible so I can almost see it for the first time again. I won't have enough restraint for the latter, but I won't let myself do the former and get sick of it either.

[@TheCelestialhealer]

So weird to find my exact thoughts and perspectives in your video...thank you so much🙏🏼

[@michaelbroadway643]

I definitely would agree, this movie is a master class in film making. It blows most other sci fi movies out of the water. The cast were just spectacular in their craft and the shots were mesmerizing.

[@shady8205]

you forgot to mention Hans Zimmer's epic score

[@aptspire]

Did he though?

[@Lewis08]

Awesome vid man, really enjoyed it. Very well put together. Can't wait for more vids, you have successfully acquired a new sub

[@blitzgirl6522]

Love hearing the thoughts of people who watched these movies and never read the book! I've only read the first two novels and was so happy with what DV was able to do.

[@alisadavies8943]

I can't remember the last time a film hit me like this one did, I had tears rolling down my cheeks regularly for the last entire hour.

[@paintspot1509]

Are you a real person? There wasn't a single emotional moment in this film.

[@alisadavies8943]

It's fine if you didn't have the same reaction but people respond differently the same content. For me, my storytelling emotional kryptonite is unavoidable fate, inevitable tragedy and slowly losing who you were or seeing someone you love change so much you've lost who you loved - so basically the whole second half. I also actively decided at the start of the film I was going to allow myself to fully emotionally engage with the film and so that's why I may have reacted more strongly. I hoped you enjoyed it anyway.

[@kereiseres8245]

I think this Dune trilogy might actually stand with the greats because, as one other commenter said, the Dune books laid foundations for sci-fi in general. I'd like to add that Dune was thought to be unadaptable, mainly because of the two (three if you count Jodorowsky) passionate but ultimately lackluster attempts, and that this recent triumph is because Villeneuve and Zimmer understand scale and awe and even terror.

[@carlmanvers5009]

Wait... Trilogy?

[@kereiseres8245]

@@carlmanvers5009 fine fine its not a trilogy... yet

[@harrysnichol4433]

Literally just got home after watching it on IMAX (the sound!!)... agree with everything you just said. Fricking awesome.

[@balancedboys]

It is weird to say that a film today holds its weight against the all time greats of cinema. But, when I think about how invested I was in every frame of the movie, and how it stuck with me long after I left the theater, I cannot shy away from this notion. Great video.

[@maxcalder1010]

Was telling some film nerd friends of mine who haven’t seen it, it’s one of the best films I’ve ever seen. Incredible!

[@curtaugust4174]

Every sat glued to their seat in silence in the imax theater even when the credits roller

[@master.voyager]

I agree with you 100% in all aspects, this is a masterpiece! Watched it twice in Imax and 2D and still can't get this out of my head. I still want to watch it again even on Imax. Congrats to Denis V. and the whole team. I hope they would win the Oscars for this.👏🍾🥂🎉

[@mikezappa]

I just saw it at the BFI IMAX. As someone who has read all 6 books, I was envious of those who hadn't. But even knowing the story, seeing how well this was done at times brought a tear to the eye. Like the first film, I am sure that the experience will improve with multiple viewings.

[@rengsn4655]

after watching the king, i knew chalamet could pull this off

[@R6_jrry]

i seen it in 4DX and it was a totally different and awesome experience definitely recommend watching in 4DX.

[@kevineckelkamp]

Our 4D theater experience was shitty as hell, but not because of the movie itself.

[@R6_jrry]

@@kevineckelkamp how come?

[@jakechase5227]

Love your vids my man

[@maxgonzalez214]

Mr Villeneuve is an artist, and it shows in every frame of his films.

[@NeroPiroman]

this is what star wars sequels should have been

[@theprovost]

Dune and Dune 2 make me wish there was an IMAX theater in my city, it'd have been even more insane!

[@kevineckelkamp]

It's worth a road trip, we drove 300 miles

[@retyroni]

I actually didn't think the IMAX experience was terribly different to the regular one. A bit more sky, some finer detailing maybe. I'll be seeing Dune again but I probably won't bother going all the way to an IMAX for it.

[@krisr4285]

If you do plan on reading the books, I would HIGHLY recommend taking notes. I know that sounds stupid, and it’s what a lot teacher would tell you to do for homework. But I can personally say I took so much more out of Dune when I actually started to write down and notice the themes being brought up so I could come back to them later in the book. Herbert has a way of writing where he’ll thread so many themes through his books that you’ll usually go 50-60 pages before he delves back into a theme he touched on earlier

[@manuelkong10]

GREAT review!

[@stolpie]

I am not going to see this movie once....I'll be going twice. ;-)

[@darthdenn1s]

The movie is not a sequel. It's the second half of the story.

[@maximelemay8444]

There will be a third movie and maybe a fourth one . Villeneuve wanted to split Dune into more than 2 movies

[@unixtreme]

​@@maximelemay8444I think what they meant is that it's the second half of the first book, which is kind of accurate.

[@roseybiz2901]

I agree 100 💯 with everything he said. I saw it and it was next level. I plan on seeing it again. If you haven’t seen it, run to the cinema because it’s a fantastic movie and we need more movie like this. Bravo to the entire cast especially Timmy and Zendaya.

[@n-silvabts9178]

Yes, let's hype this one. Please, go watch it in the movie theater. We need more well-done, well-thought movies like this. Please.

[@scotthallgv]

Blade Runner 2049 is a better film, unquestionably, but that doesn't mean the original Blade Runner isnt also great. I think 2049 is objectively better in all aspects but part of that is due to technology.

[@LuisSierra42]

FAX

[@antoineharvey-boudreault5565]

I dont think he hates dialogue, he hates useless filler dialogue

[@antoineharvey-boudreault5565]

yeah what im saying holds up@@nolotilanne

[@marloc2019]

The rise of the Kwisatz Haderach (the speech in the cave) is one of the most chilling scene I ever seen put on screen. Sheer perfection

[@poindextertunes]

Gave me chills TWICE. Even more so on the second viewing in IMAX 🔥 Tbh there were 3 other scenes that gave me chills as well. Feyd’s Harkonnen Bday party(my fav scene), Paul riding the sandworm and Paul trans mutating the sandworm poison. I do wish Denis had kept the Juice of Sapho scene from David Lynch’s Dune but what can you do 🤷‍♂️ lol

[@emmyashbaugh]

Great review, couldn’t agree more! I saw the first a few times & liked it very much so anxiously anticipated part 2. I’m not a person who frankly enjoys community theater settings but had such a great time seeing part 2 I ended up going twice & would have gone again if it hadn’t left theaters so quickly!! I started reading the first book after watching part 2 and can honestly say I don’t mind the changes. The book ends up being much richer, like LOTR and I gulped it down like a cold drink on a hot day. I am crossing my fingers we get part three sometime sooner rather than later. 🙏

[@emmanuele7441]

Finally a movie that doesn’t push their stupid agenda

[@olafsigursons]

Dune has pretty much a woke agenda. The difference here is it's a good movie. I mean, Dune is like the ecologist hippie bible.

[@juancabardo21]

i mean it is pretty political but the difference is it backs it up with good writing and good crafted story

[@HEAVYHEARTSMUSIC]

Dune is probably the most political "woke" IP of any blockbuster in the last 20 years, it's hilarious, and expected, that all of that subtext just goes right over you people's heads lmfao

[@paintspot1509]

Dune 2 has some serious storytelling issues. This overhype'ing is ridiculous.

[@gunterdurden]

I can only hope this starts a new era for sci-fi movies. If we had a movie like this, qualitywise, every few years It would be so great for everyone

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

As a huge movie lover and inspiring actress the Dune movies make me proud of my field of work! ❤❤❤❤

[@Raydensheraj]

I'm glad people get to experience something I did years ago reading the books over and over and over....

[@Sub_division_]

I’m in the same boat I have never read the books or watched the original movie, have no idea about the lore of the Dune universe. Went and seen the first one because the poster looked cool and I loved it. Part two is pure human creativity at its peak, the absolute gold standard of cinema. I can’t wait to re watch them both back to back.

[@weewoo7802]

Seeing comments from people who likely haven't read the books and still getting the same joy out of the universe is a testament to the the care and the love Denis shows to the source material. If this was a hacky attempt at adapting the Dune franchise it would not grab the attention of those who haven't delved into F. Herbert's novels.

[@LornaYShaw]

I’ve watched it three times and going again…, it’s a superb film, absolutely nothing to criticise. Paul has grown into his role and it’s quite majestic. I love this film. ❤❤

[@Packett1364]

Couldn’t agree more. Amazing movie. Towards the end I knew it was good when I was hoping it would end.

[@london8615]

it is so good, I need to rewatch it again in cinema

[@kingevan271]

This movie is so good. To build on what you said about it being a slow burn and it being a good thing, I think it's progression acts so much like a book. And like a book you have do a lot of interpretation without all the dialogue

[@hyperionlightseeker1814]

I live far away from an IMAX cinema so I saw the movie on a normal cinema screen. I bought a plane ticket to go see it in IMAX. It honestly deserves it. Can't wait to see it again. PS I'm not going only for the movie but when I knew I had to go I instantly got to buy the tickets too

[@elowyn4life]

I saw it in IMAX in 1570 in Melbourne the other week and it was glorious. Then I saw it again with another friend in VMAX at it was still amazing

[@wombatuser]

My favorite movie of all time right now, I would happily watch movies from this universe for days

[@InnerHacking]

Not having read the books or even seen the 1984 movie it's the best thing to go see these two recent movies. I see so many comments criticizing Denis Villeneuve's version just because of expectations and pre conceived ideas. Just let the director tell the story and be creative as he wants and let the artists shine.

[@L1VE3V1L]

Just got back from it. I want to immediately rewatch it.