Agreed. In fact, I think Dune Part 2 works exclusively for non-readers. It's "cinema" for illiterates, the "Feelies" right out of Brave New World. Gorgeous visuals, but intellectually barren. Nothing of Frank Herbert's brilliant novel survives Villeneuve's treatment, and nothing interesting has been substituted in place of Herbert's intricate ideas and complex characters. Extra-textual adaptations can work, but this film is indifferent or oblivious -- or hostile -- to the source material. Nothing makes sense, and the leads are inauthentic (Zendaya) and wooden (Chalamet).
Masterpiece. An easy 5. One of the things that Villeneuve did best with Dune is displayed in the revision of the story. Book fans often complain about the changes made to a novel they love. But in this case the changes masterfully enhance an essential element of the story with minimal exposition. It's something that Lynch and the Sci-Fi miniseries didn't; and that is that Paul is more of a TRAGIC character than he is a hero. He is trapped in a fate that he does not want but cannot avoid. This was established this in part 1 in the "a war in my name" scene with Jessica in the tent. And part 2 expertly builds on that theme. (small book spoiler) The relationship between Paul and Chani is much more contentious in the film than in the novel or the earlier film versions. But that allows the film to show the sacrifice Paul makes to become the prophesied "Lisan-al-Gaib'. By making Chani an antagonist to the prophecy, she becomes an embodiment of this conflict and Villeneuve can put things in her dialogue and exchanges with Paul that exemplify that. (SPOILER) In the very last scene, before he sends the Fremen off to attack, Chalamet pauses and you can see in his eyes the surrender to what he knows is coming. To me this was an crucial element of the character that I'm really happy Villeneuve managed to capture.
Totally! Well said! I haven't read the books, but I heard that this makes the story a bit more personal... thus making it easier to adapt to the big screen... or so I have been told haha. Love the movie either way and I want to give the book a try!
@@BrandoCritic Cool. Note: it isn't a page turner. It's a slow and deliberate masterwork of rich world building and metaphor. But I think you'll be fascinated by all the story elements that were left out of the film(s). Like one questions few people have asked: why are there no computers. haha. Explained in the books.
Totally. What scares me is that I'm not the best at reading. It's hard for me to visualize words on the page or get the words to stick in my head, thus it takes me longer to read novels like that. (Does that make me dumb? Probably... oh well haha) But I really want to give it a try! It was only a few years ago where I finally said, "enough is enough" and I powered through my reading struggles when I read the first couple of Harry Potter books. I'm getting much better and I think Dune might be "the next step"
I absolutely felt the same way leaving the theater Friday night...thought about it all day Saturday, and went back to watch it again Sunday morning as if commanded by The Voice.
I got that same poster when I saw it Sunday night. Amazing movie. I read the book, and I'm currently halfway through the 4th book. It is a very faithful adaptation. My brother and my dad absolutely loved it. There is so much in this movie that I was happy that they kept in. So excited for part 3! I'm seeing it again on either Monday or Tuesday, and potentially on the IMAX again. Austin Butler, Timothee Chalament, and Zendaya are going to get Oscar noms for their performances. Maybe even Javier Bardem and Rebecca Ferguson. Really felt like I was watching Lord of the Rings! Had a smile on my face the whole time! The last time I really felt like I had to watch a movie again right after watching it for the first time, was last year after I saw "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes". I literally got right back in line to see that movie again. Like, I literally watched it again, in the same theater, in the same room, and on the same day. I ultimately ended watching that movie in theaters 5 times. I haven't gone to see the same movie in the theater that many times since The Avengers back in 2012. I am really looking forward to seeing Dune: Part 2 again. This was the first time that I had read a book before seeing the movie, and it felt really weird LOL. But it was neat seeing my dad and my brother ask me questions, and asking me what kind of direction the third movie will take, without wanting me to spoil it. Special feeling! I am so ready for them to adapt "Dune: Messiah". Trust me, if you haven't read the book, you are not prepared for what is about to come. There is franchise potential with this series, and I really hope they do not screw it up. Great review Brando! You summed up my thoughts exactly! Have a great weekend!
It's very good, but there are some parts from the book I do miss a lot. The time jump, death of Leto II and everything concerning "the Abomination". It feels a bit rushed, because Paul defeats Harkonnen in like six months instead of over two years
Oh that's too bad. I haven't read ANY of the Dune books so I am going in a little blind when it comes to Dune lore. Sorry it didn't work as well as you wanted
I heartily concur, Brandon. DUNE: PART 2 is Magnificent! OSCARS all around. For Genius Denis, Brilliant Zendaya, Transcendent Timothee;, Stupendous Greig, Magnetic Javier, Riveting Austin, Maestro Hans' etc.
I’m really eager for my 2nd viewing to get a better idea of how I feel about it. I loved it, but I wanna see if there’s any flaws I pick up on. Or if I end up loving it more.
Glad I got to see the first one a couple weeks ago in iMax for the re release. Can’t wait to see the second one now. Thanks for the review. I need to get the bad taste of seeing Drive-Away Dolls from my brain. We need cinema to be saved and hopefully this is in the right direction.
THE. BEST. REVIEW. EVER. Sincerely/truly. Constructive. Personally/overall (for me), critics of practically ANYthing take themselves seriously w/o ANY knowledge, craft or experience, etc. Leaving me w/WHAT have YOU done, put out into the world?! Like they even have the skillset, talent, creativity, mindset, etc. to even THINK about DOING the dang thing. Either enjoy it, BE constructive or keep it moving & GET a or IMPROVE YOUR life instead of tearing someone or something down. That's all...
Wow! Thank you very much! So, are you saying that you think other critics have this pretentious attitude and at the same time, have never actually made a movie themselves?
Great review Brandon! I will definitely watch this on my day off next week! I saw part one in theaters and enjoyed it and I have also seen the 1984 version directed by David Lynch. Whenever I see the story of Dune, it looks a bit like a sci-fi version of Lawrence of Arabia! 😁
I rewatched Part One. Excited to see Part Two tomorrow night. It's been a long time since I saw a film that made me want to see again in theaters. I'm hoping this will be that film for me.
Got my tickets for IMAX Saturday nite. Im stoked. I Haven't looked forward to a movie like this in decades. Compared to the old Dune movies and considering the books, the 1st movie was great but seemed like just an introduction.
I haven't been to the movie theater in about 8-10 years. I read Dune about 40 years ago. I bought my tickets 2 weeks ago. This is the movie I want the whole movie experience including a stomach ache from popcorn. Can't wait, 17 hours
@@BrandoCritic I saw the film last night. It was good. Better than the world-building heavy first part, but it still suffered from pacing issues that made it longer that it should have been. There's simply not enough story here to warrant its runtime. I also found the narrative to be hit or miss, with certain aspects unclear or lacking the emotional gravitas that was intended. I could definitely see the influences it had on Star Wars, The Matrix, Game of Thrones, etc., but after 5 hours into it, the whole thing still feels wildly incomplete. Overall, it was solid, but not a masterpiece in either storytelling or visual spectacle.
@@WeylandLabs The movie was really impressive, when I make a conscious effort to engage with the film on its own terms and not compare, it's quite good and I don't have a lot of critiques. One of the main notable things though was how some parts felt disjointed, almost like there was clearly stuff cut and so some of it feels a bit over the place and jumpy considering how dense it is. Overall really impressed, the geidi prime scene was absolutely bizarre in the best way!
@@BrandoCritic I mean deleted scenes in reference to stuff feeling cut out in parts. The first half is super dense so it's not a detractor, but there are some parts where it does felt a bit jumpy. I'll need to watch it again, but overall the movie was really enjoyable. As for changes from the book, one of the big ish plotlines Denis did actually film but had to cut, to do with Thufir Hawat from the first movie. He was even in the promotional material early on, but never showed up in the movie. But that is inevitable.
Hey Brandon, i just realised that three of my favourite UA-camrs, you, Jesse Grant and The Critical Drinker have seen this film, and It would be very interesting to see Christopher Walken and John Malkovich in a film together due to their distinctive voices.
@@BrandoCritic It sounds very interesting on paper, I know Christopher Walken is 80 years old and John Malkovich is 70 years old, those actors are iconic in their own right, Brandon.
Just saw it - and wow! This is what movies should be, advanced, thematic, and full of impressive sound and visuals. Absolutely loved the film - I strongly feel the urge to see it again!!!
As a huge Dune fan. The original Dune 1984 was the best! The sound track was incredible, the weirding modules were bad ass, and we got the beautiful actress Sean Young. The new Dune movies are trash! Still great movie review.
Interesting. You’re the first person I’ve seen say the first Dune movie is amazing and the new ones are “trash”… I REALLY can’t get there. Do you think these films are REALLY THAT BAD? Or is it because of your personal attachment to the original
@@BrandoCritic Hi, Thank you for writing me back. To answer your question, a little of both. When I was younger I read the books and believe the 1984 movie had a way better story. There is also a three hour extended edition of the 1984 version, that I recommend. It’s really cool and explains a lot more on what’s happening. For the new films, the only thing I liked was the scenes with Austin Butler. I think he did a incredible job playing Feyd.
The weirding module was invented by David Lynch in the novel it's the weirding way it's the fighting style lady Jessica n all the sisterhood do. She taught Paul and Paul teaches the fremen wish they kept that in.
Forget what I said about not going to support Dune part 2. I just watched the movie and gave it a chance and after seeing the film I am completely blown away on how good this film is and how they fleshed out the characters even more this film is a great film to start off 2024 and I am now grateful for part 1 for being a setup for the characters & their arcs in the story.
It was due to the first movie I thought the first movie was boring and didn't do a good job on developing Paul on the rest of the characters and it lacked action but after watching part 2 and then rewatching part 1 as soon as I got home from the theater it made me appreciate the movie a little more and now I am excited for more Dune movies to come.
@@BrandoCritic I really enjoyed the film. Denis Villeneuve is the MVP but for the life of me I can’t take Chalamet seriously. It might be his acting or his presence but I can’t unfortunately can’t buy into his Paul.
People talk about what was cut out,but a lot of what is cut out in this adaptation is inconsequential to the overall story . What I was impressed with was what was put in,like the depth of plotting and machinations the Bene Gesserit were involved in. Seeing Lady Fenring was a surprise ,for example. They are priming us for the Bene Gesserit series coming soon.
I felt just like you, I've seen it 3 times at the theater and another 3 at home. For me Is one of the best movies ever, and I'm not easy to become a fan of anything.
It is honestly depressing how the masses are easily pleased by a walking sand simulator movie with little to no exposition compared to the 1984 movie that is less than three hours.
Over earnest, ponderous and dull. No tension, drama, jeopardy or heart. Chalamet hasn't the stature or acting ability for the lead and Austin Matt Lucas Butler was crap in the Sting role. Walken phoned it in, Pugh was given nothing to do and Zendaya was just a pouty, sullen teen. And enough with the relentless Zimmer Braam motifs over and over. A one dimensional spectacle.
@@BrandoCritic -- It's apparent that @Bwarock saw Villeneuve's Dune Part 2 -- and used their critical thinking skills at the same time (fatal to enjoying this vapid, pretentious snoozefest).
Personally I did not find the first movie slow, I was riveted from beginning to end. The movie was exactly like I had envisioned the novel. Dune makes Star Wars look like amateur hour. Villeneuve is the only director that I got to IMAX for every movie, I did see Oppenheimer in IMAX. As much as I loved Dune, I liked Oppenheimer just as much, if not a little more. Seems like the successful movies these days are the movies where the director can tell the suits to take a hike.
The movie differs from the novel in some ways. After lady Jessica drinks the water of life its 2 year time skip between that n paul riding the worm n so Alia pauls sister is born n is a 2 year old also shes in the climax also after lady Jessica drank the wayer of lige she gets all the memories of every previous reverend mother and so her daughter alia while in the womb she also has all the same memories so hefore shes even born she jas thousends upon thousends of memories shes an sdult in a childs body tnat wad changed as they changed the 2 year time skip. In the novel paul is 15 n by the end when jes emperor hes 18. Also in the book the holy war the jihad in the book it happens not cuz houses dont accept him but cuz hes emperor j messiah. The holy war happens anyways
I don’t care about box office numbers. What matters to me is if I enjoy the movie. I could love a movie that made no money and hate a movie that made over 2 billion dollars… money doesn’t affect my enjoyment of a movie
Haha it's not because of distractions. It's literally getting to comprehend the words and make them stick in my brain... Not the smartest dude in the room when it comes to reading fiction haha. But... I will try my best :)
This movie is not good the worst editing ever jumps from one place to another and it's one bang after another it shows Paul so weak u are waiting he do something great and extra ordinary but never happens there is to much focus on David batista character and he keep coming back with violent voice the effect in hikonan plant sucked in black and white all this and I haven't said about 90 percent of movie is in subtitle half the audience were lost in dialogue and every character just pops in and out you can find the relationship between them like the emperor ,guarny,Paul mother and his sister .
"haven't read the book"
as a book reader this opinion matters more to me. if it worked for non readers then that's all i need to know
Interesting! Wondering why that's the case!
Agreed. In fact, I think Dune Part 2 works exclusively for non-readers. It's "cinema" for illiterates, the "Feelies" right out of Brave New World. Gorgeous visuals, but intellectually barren. Nothing of Frank Herbert's brilliant novel survives Villeneuve's treatment, and nothing interesting has been substituted in place of Herbert's intricate ideas and complex characters. Extra-textual adaptations can work, but this film is indifferent or oblivious -- or hostile -- to the source material. Nothing makes sense, and the leads are inauthentic (Zendaya) and wooden (Chalamet).
Masterpiece. An easy 5. One of the things that Villeneuve did best with Dune is displayed in the revision of the story. Book fans often complain about the changes made to a novel they love. But in this case the changes masterfully enhance an essential element of the story with minimal exposition. It's something that Lynch and the Sci-Fi miniseries didn't; and that is that Paul is more of a TRAGIC character than he is a hero. He is trapped in a fate that he does not want but cannot avoid. This was established this in part 1 in the "a war in my name" scene with Jessica in the tent. And part 2 expertly builds on that theme. (small book spoiler) The relationship between Paul and Chani is much more contentious in the film than in the novel or the earlier film versions. But that allows the film to show the sacrifice Paul makes to become the prophesied "Lisan-al-Gaib'. By making Chani an antagonist to the prophecy, she becomes an embodiment of this conflict and Villeneuve can put things in her dialogue and exchanges with Paul that exemplify that. (SPOILER) In the very last scene, before he sends the Fremen off to attack, Chalamet pauses and you can see in his eyes the surrender to what he knows is coming. To me this was an crucial element of the character that I'm really happy Villeneuve managed to capture.
Totally! Well said! I haven't read the books, but I heard that this makes the story a bit more personal... thus making it easier to adapt to the big screen... or so I have been told haha. Love the movie either way and I want to give the book a try!
@@BrandoCritic Cool. Note: it isn't a page turner. It's a slow and deliberate masterwork of rich world building and metaphor. But I think you'll be fascinated by all the story elements that were left out of the film(s). Like one questions few people have asked: why are there no computers. haha. Explained in the books.
Totally. What scares me is that I'm not the best at reading. It's hard for me to visualize words on the page or get the words to stick in my head, thus it takes me longer to read novels like that. (Does that make me dumb? Probably... oh well haha) But I really want to give it a try! It was only a few years ago where I finally said, "enough is enough" and I powered through my reading struggles when I read the first couple of Harry Potter books. I'm getting much better and I think Dune might be "the next step"
@@BrandoCritic haha. Well, I don't think you're dumb. There's always audiobooks. I haven't read a novel in years.
I guess there is that too. I have never listened to an audiobook before... I guess I could listen to it at the gym! Good suggestion :)
I absolutely felt the same way leaving the theater Friday night...thought about it all day Saturday, and went back to watch it again Sunday morning as if commanded by The Voice.
Totally!!
I got that same poster when I saw it Sunday night.
Amazing movie. I read the book, and I'm currently halfway through the 4th book. It is a very faithful adaptation. My brother and my dad absolutely loved it. There is so much in this movie that I was happy that they kept in. So excited for part 3! I'm seeing it again on either Monday or Tuesday, and potentially on the IMAX again.
Austin Butler, Timothee Chalament, and Zendaya are going to get Oscar noms for their performances. Maybe even Javier Bardem and Rebecca Ferguson. Really felt like I was watching Lord of the Rings! Had a smile on my face the whole time!
The last time I really felt like I had to watch a movie again right after watching it for the first time, was last year after I saw "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes". I literally got right back in line to see that movie again. Like, I literally watched it again, in the same theater, in the same room, and on the same day. I ultimately ended watching that movie in theaters 5 times. I haven't gone to see the same movie in the theater that many times since The Avengers back in 2012. I am really looking forward to seeing Dune: Part 2 again.
This was the first time that I had read a book before seeing the movie, and it felt really weird LOL. But it was neat seeing my dad and my brother ask me questions, and asking me what kind of direction the third movie will take, without wanting me to spoil it. Special feeling!
I am so ready for them to adapt "Dune: Messiah". Trust me, if you haven't read the book, you are not prepared for what is about to come. There is franchise potential with this series, and I really hope they do not screw it up.
Great review Brando! You summed up my thoughts exactly! Have a great weekend!
Thank you so much! Have a great weekend too!
Agreed about Chalamet... Never thought he could transform into a genuine badass like he does here.
Absolutely
It's very good, but there are some parts from the book I do miss a lot. The time jump, death of Leto II and everything concerning "the Abomination". It feels a bit rushed, because Paul defeats Harkonnen in like six months instead of over two years
Oh that's too bad. I haven't read ANY of the Dune books so I am going in a little blind when it comes to Dune lore. Sorry it didn't work as well as you wanted
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I heartily concur, Brandon. DUNE: PART 2 is Magnificent! OSCARS all around. For Genius Denis, Brilliant Zendaya, Transcendent Timothee;, Stupendous Greig, Magnetic Javier, Riveting Austin, Maestro Hans' etc.
Haha keep going!!
I’m really eager for my 2nd viewing to get a better idea of how I feel about it. I loved it, but I wanna see if there’s any flaws I pick up on. Or if I end up loving it more.
Haha I never want to pick up on flaws when I see a movie. I want all my experiences to be amazing, but sadly that's not always the case!
It was a great movie. I agree about timothee and yeah the sound, score visuals all awesome. Can’t wait for part 3 and to revisit this one soon enough.
Dude same!
Glad I got to see the first one a couple weeks ago in iMax for the re release. Can’t wait to see the second one now. Thanks for the review. I need to get the bad taste of seeing Drive-Away Dolls from my brain. We need cinema to be saved and hopefully this is in the right direction.
“We need cinema to be saved” - What do you mean by this?
@@BrandoCritic just the crap that keeps getting green lit which seems to have no soul.
Watched it today. LOVED IT! And plan to watch it again tomorrow or the next day, Lord willing!
I saw it again last night! GREAT!
Great review brandon my dude can't wait to check out the movie this weekend after seeing the first one I'm on board for the 2nd movie
That’s awesome!!
@@BrandoCritic heck yeah and after I'll be reviewing it
Wonderful!
@@BrandoCritic yeah I'll never stop doing what I love :)
I felt the same way, I wanted to watch it again immediately after leaving the theater
You went back in to another showing?
THE. BEST. REVIEW. EVER. Sincerely/truly. Constructive. Personally/overall (for me), critics of practically ANYthing take themselves seriously w/o ANY knowledge, craft or experience, etc. Leaving me w/WHAT have YOU done, put out into the world?! Like they even have the skillset, talent, creativity, mindset, etc. to even THINK about DOING the dang thing. Either enjoy it, BE constructive or keep it moving & GET a or IMPROVE YOUR life instead of tearing someone or something down. That's all...
Wow! Thank you very much! So, are you saying that you think other critics have this pretentious attitude and at the same time, have never actually made a movie themselves?
I saw it at 3pm last night with my boyfriend and we immediately got tickets for the 7pm showing so 2 70 mm. IMAX shows in one day
That's awesome!
Great review Brandon! I will definitely watch this on my day off next week! I saw part one in theaters and enjoyed it and I have also seen the 1984 version directed by David Lynch. Whenever I see the story of Dune, it looks a bit like a sci-fi version of Lawrence of Arabia! 😁
Still have to see Lawrence of Arabia as well as the 1984 version of Dune!
I felt that way too! The only other film I felt like I had to see it immediately after I just saw it in the theater was the Matrix.
Oooh I wish I was able to see the first Matrix movie in theatres!
I rewatched Part One. Excited to see Part Two tomorrow night. It's been a long time since I saw a film that made me want to see again in theaters. I'm hoping this will be that film for me.
I hope so too Mark!
Got my tickets for IMAX
Saturday nite. Im stoked. I Haven't looked forward to a movie like this in decades.
Compared to the old Dune movies and considering the books, the 1st movie was great but seemed like just an introduction.
That's awesome! Hope you love it!
I haven't been to the movie theater in about 8-10 years. I read Dune about 40 years ago. I bought my tickets 2 weeks ago. This is the movie I want the whole movie experience including a stomach ache from popcorn. Can't wait, 17 hours
@@BrandoCritic I saw the film last night. It was good. Better than the world-building heavy first part, but it still suffered from pacing issues that made it longer that it should have been. There's simply not enough story here to warrant its runtime. I also found the narrative to be hit or miss, with certain aspects unclear or lacking the emotional gravitas that was intended. I could definitely see the influences it had on Star Wars, The Matrix, Game of Thrones, etc., but after 5 hours into it, the whole thing still feels wildly incomplete. Overall, it was solid, but not a masterpiece in either storytelling or visual spectacle.
I got to watch a double billing dune part 1 and dune part 2 together in the theatre n it was great on opening night. Here in Australia so glad.
That’s awesome
Seeing this in an hour, I'm skeptical because of how much ive heard is changed from the book, but I'm excited to see Denis' vision.
In 2 more hours you will come back to this comment in shock !
@@WeylandLabs The movie was really impressive, when I make a conscious effort to engage with the film on its own terms and not compare, it's quite good and I don't have a lot of critiques. One of the main notable things though was how some parts felt disjointed, almost like there was clearly stuff cut and so some of it feels a bit over the place and jumpy considering how dense it is. Overall really impressed, the geidi prime scene was absolutely bizarre in the best way!
When you say, "cut out", are you referring to the book? If so, what was cut out? I know nothing about the book so I wouldn't know
@@BrandoCritic I mean deleted scenes in reference to stuff feeling cut out in parts. The first half is super dense so it's not a detractor, but there are some parts where it does felt a bit jumpy. I'll need to watch it again, but overall the movie was really enjoyable.
As for changes from the book, one of the big ish plotlines Denis did actually film but had to cut, to do with Thufir Hawat from the first movie. He was even in the promotional material early on, but never showed up in the movie. But that is inevitable.
Hey Brandon, i just realised that three of my favourite UA-camrs, you, Jesse Grant and The Critical Drinker have seen this film, and It would be very interesting to see Christopher Walken and John Malkovich in a film together due to their distinctive voices.
Interesting!
@@BrandoCritic It sounds very interesting on paper, I know Christopher Walken is 80 years old and John Malkovich is 70 years old, those actors are iconic in their own right, Brandon.
Yep! Totally right!
Just saw it - and wow! This is what movies should be, advanced, thematic, and full of impressive sound and visuals. Absolutely loved the film - I strongly feel the urge to see it again!!!
Totally!
Until I see this and as you talked about the idea of the best movie ever, maybe a video with some of your favourite films?
I already have one 😉
@@BrandoCritic thanks. I saw it now. It's funny how just a few seconds of some of them still give me goosebumps.
Cinematography and score wise I feel like Oppenheimer is the only one that is Better, what do you think?
Same level
Nah...😅
It might take me a yr to read those too... BRAVO.👏🏿🙌🏿🤣😊
Hahaha
As a huge Dune fan. The original Dune 1984 was the best! The sound track was incredible, the weirding modules were bad ass, and we got the beautiful actress Sean Young. The new Dune movies are trash! Still great movie review.
Interesting. You’re the first person I’ve seen say the first Dune movie is amazing and the new ones are “trash”… I REALLY can’t get there. Do you think these films are REALLY THAT BAD? Or is it because of your personal attachment to the original
@@BrandoCritic Hi, Thank you for writing me back. To answer your question, a little of both. When I was younger I read the books and believe the 1984 movie had a way better story. There is also a three hour extended edition of the 1984 version, that I recommend. It’s really cool and explains a lot more on what’s happening. For the new films, the only thing I liked was the scenes with Austin Butler. I think he did a incredible job playing Feyd.
I have to see the original
The weirding module was invented by David Lynch in the novel it's the weirding way it's the fighting style lady Jessica n all the sisterhood do. She taught Paul and Paul teaches the fremen wish they kept that in.
Did you catch Jessica's true birthright ? ( Chills & Shock )
Yes I did… no spoilers
@@BrandoCritic hardly a spoiler since it's been known since 1965
Well, I didn't know it before this movie hahaha ;)
Were so back baby
Totally!
Forget what I said about not going to support Dune part 2. I just watched the movie and gave it a chance and after seeing the film I am completely blown away on how good this film is and how they fleshed out the characters even more this film is a great film to start off 2024 and I am now grateful for part 1 for being a setup for the characters & their arcs in the story.
Haha what did you say about not supporting Dune Part II
It was due to the first movie I thought the first movie was boring and didn't do a good job on developing Paul on the rest of the characters and it lacked action but after watching part 2 and then rewatching part 1 as soon as I got home from the theater it made me appreciate the movie a little more and now I am excited for more Dune movies to come.
How do I watch the first one!?
I think Crave, but I can lend you the Blu-Ray disc!
It’s on Max (the streaming service)
Gonna see it this Saturday, I hope I would at least enjoy the movie.
That's what you can hope for!
One of my favorite movies of 2024.
Denis Villeneuve did it again.
Great review Brandon and take care and stay safe 👍.
Thank you! You too!
@@BrandoCritic Such a amazing movie.
Yea I’m not the biggest Timothy Chalamet fan either. Seen all of his films but he’s never really won me over. Hoping Dune 2 changes my mind.
It changed mine... perhaps it will change yours too!
@@BrandoCritic I really enjoyed the film. Denis Villeneuve is the MVP but for the life of me I can’t take Chalamet seriously. It might be his acting or his presence but I can’t unfortunately can’t buy into his Paul.
People talk about what was cut out,but a lot of what is cut out in this adaptation is inconsequential to the overall story . What I was impressed with was what was put in,like the depth of plotting and machinations the Bene Gesserit were involved in. Seeing Lady Fenring was a surprise ,for example. They are priming us for the Bene Gesserit series coming soon.
Oooh... more Dune? I'm down!
I'm excited!
AWESOME!
I need a body shield like the movie.
Haha you under attack??
I felt just like you, I've seen it 3 times at the theater and another 3 at home. For me Is one of the best movies ever, and I'm not easy to become a fan of anything.
Perfect!
Totally!
It is honestly depressing how the masses are easily pleased by a walking sand simulator movie with little to no exposition compared to the 1984 movie that is less than three hours.
Sorry man. Disagree there
@@BrandoCritic no worries, everyone will have different opinions.
Over earnest, ponderous and dull. No tension, drama, jeopardy or heart. Chalamet hasn't the stature or acting ability for the lead and Austin Matt Lucas Butler was crap in the Sting role. Walken phoned it in, Pugh was given nothing to do and Zendaya was just a pouty, sullen teen. And enough with the relentless Zimmer Braam motifs over and over. A one dimensional spectacle.
Did we watch the same movie?
@@BrandoCritic -- It's apparent that @Bwarock saw Villeneuve's Dune Part 2 -- and used their critical thinking skills at the same time (fatal to enjoying this vapid, pretentious snoozefest).
Personally I did not find the first movie slow, I was riveted from beginning to end. The movie was exactly like I had envisioned the novel. Dune makes Star Wars look like amateur hour. Villeneuve is the only director that I got to IMAX for every movie, I did see Oppenheimer in IMAX. As much as I loved Dune, I liked Oppenheimer just as much, if not a little more.
Seems like the successful movies these days are the movies where the director can tell the suits to take a hike.
Haha you know “take a hike” is actually a compliment where I live 😂
Do you like the cat in the hat movie
No I dont
The Fremen are not as primitive as the Harkonnens (or Brandon for that matter) think
Yes, sure, but the “people of the land” trope is used everywhere
The movie differs from the novel in some ways. After lady Jessica drinks the water of life its 2 year time skip between that n paul riding the worm n so Alia pauls sister is born n is a 2 year old also shes in the climax also after lady Jessica drank the wayer of lige she gets all the memories of every previous reverend mother and so her daughter alia while in the womb she also has all the same memories so hefore shes even born she jas thousends upon thousends of memories shes an sdult in a childs body tnat wad changed as they changed the 2 year time skip. In the novel paul is 15 n by the end when jes emperor hes 18. Also in the book the holy war the jihad in the book it happens not cuz houses dont accept him but cuz hes emperor j messiah. The holy war happens anyways
I haven’t read the book yet
Very excellent movie just saw it!
Totally!
If you thought the movie was "full", wait until you read the book! Bwahahaha
Haha uh oh... evil laugh alert
Yall jumped on the hype train a little too early as this looks like it will only barely beat out Part 1 at the box office
I don’t care about box office numbers. What matters to me is if I enjoy the movie. I could love a movie that made no money and hate a movie that made over 2 billion dollars… money doesn’t affect my enjoyment of a movie
Part 2 was a amazing loved every second of it
Me too
Austinbutler ❤
Totally!!
Dunepart1and2wasanalltimegreatamazingintothemovies😂🎉🎉🎉😊
Great
Based
Haha thank you so much!
Movie Sucked.. Even the people who worked at the Theater said it sucked..
Haha I disagree with them and you
If you start readung dune, you'll finish it in a weekend. Trust me.
I’m a VERY slow reader. I wish I was faster… trust me.
@@BrandoCritic then put your phone away lock yourself in for a weekend.
Haha it's not because of distractions. It's literally getting to comprehend the words and make them stick in my brain... Not the smartest dude in the room when it comes to reading fiction haha. But... I will try my best :)
@@BrandoCritic audiobook.
Haha you gonna buy it for me? Also, I don’t consider that “reading” 😉
This movie is not good the worst editing ever jumps from one place to another and it's one bang after another it shows Paul so weak u are waiting he do something great and extra ordinary but never happens there is to much focus on David batista character and he keep coming back with violent voice the effect in hikonan plant sucked in black and white all this and I haven't said about 90 percent of movie is in subtitle half the audience were lost in dialogue and every character just pops in and out you can find the relationship between them like the emperor ,guarny,Paul mother and his sister .
Awful, awful, awful, awful comment/review.............. and grammer🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
It’s “grammar” by the way 😉
Sorry Shah, completely can’t get behind you on this one