Dune (2021) | REACTION (First Time Watching)
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
- Danny and Niamh here. We're diving into a brand new franchise - Dune (Part 1)
This movie was FANTASTIC! 🪐
We can't wait to see part two and continue on this journey. Let us know what you think of this one - and feel free to fill us in on the details we missed - no spoilers ofc 💙🌄
Intro: 0:00
Reaction: 3:16
Discussion: 50:49 - Розваги
I genuinely do not understand how people find this movie or book boring. It's so well paced and entertaining that there is a reason it is the grandfather of modern scifi!
Not boring, but my first time reading it I was 10 and it was too challenging. Even the second time, I think I was 14 and I got through and loved it, but it was still very challenging.
@@brendanmohareful the audiobooks are great too, if anyone feels this way while starting the book. I waited until I was like 30 to read it and it wasn't nearly as difficult as I was lead to believe my whole life lol sure there are new terms and concepts but that goes for literally any other sci fi book or film. Hell even star wars has much much much more lore and weird terminology overall but since everyone grew up with it they just accept it
We live in a time where people crave instant gratification and simplistic storytelling (the two kind of go hand-in-hand). Not to be mean, but the average media consumer in 2024 doesn't have the intellectual stamina to stay awake and engaged for stories that require thought. This is a 10-second dopamine fix TikTok society. Dune isn't the problem; they are. Imagine if The Matrix premiered today.
Also notice that the criticisms people have of Dune: Part 2 (slight spoiler warning) tend to betray an embarrassing misunderstanding of the story, such as the ludicrous complaint that it portrays a white savior narrative. That's so far opposite of the point as to honestly be laughable. These complaints come from people who clearly do not have the capacity to engage intellectually with what's actually going on. And yeah, it kind of irks me.
@@deek60819 I think I would be so much more lost if I listened to it, but many love the audiobooks. Seems a good option.
it just means that people lost concentration while watching it, so they lost interest along the way
White eye guy, is a Mentat, a human computer. Computers were destroyed in the Butlerian Jihad, so math is a 'priestly' skill.
More importantly, thinking machines were OUTLAWED, with making of one carrying a mandatory death sentence.
So, through Melange (spice) and training, people now become Mentats (calculators), Doctors (medical scanners), and Navigators (Astro navigation controllers).
@@snarflcat6187 You both summed that up so well lol
When people are speaking around Paul in another language, they don't know that he can understand them
So enjoyable & refreshing watching the two of you react to the movie. So many people simply say, I'm so confused, instead of letting it play out, but you two both embrace the unfolding of the story.
A few things that may help frame the story (w/o giving things away):
- They are all human, correct. It's set tens of thousands of years in the future after colonization of the galaxy. The Atreides can trace their lineage back to ancient Greece.
- Atomics are banned, hence why you see a lot of artillery instead. Shields & lasers don't mix. If a laser hits a shield it creates a nuclear explosion, hence why you see swords & close quarters fighting. Shields & sand worms don't mix. Worms are attracted to their humming, hence why you don't see shields used in the open desert.
- This is a post-computer future. "Thinking machines" are banned, hence why you have Mentats (human computers), people specially trained in calculations, strategy, etc. You saw each of the two houses had their own.
- The same way the spice opened up Paul's latent talents and visions, spice does that to the Space Guild navigators who pilot the ships. They're able to see paths to travel safely while folding space. We only saw them in the background during the handoff scene on Caladan. They were in white robes w helmets full of orange spice gas. Therefore, spice is the only way to travel across the galaxy.
- The leader of the Bene Gesserit who tested Paul was Jessica's teacher. She's also the Emperor's Truth Sayer (essentially his right hand). The BG are doing many things: 1) as you heard, they're secretly breeding bloodlines to create the Kwisatz Haderach, essentially a male BG w the ultimate power, but one they can control. Paul was not meant to be the KH, but Jessica gave birth to a son against her instructions & this has thrown a mega-wrench into their plans. 2) they're planting religious propoganda across all the planets through what they call the Missionaria Productiva. This is meant to protect the BG on all of the planets through superstition set into local belief. The idea of the Lisan al Gaib is part of that. Essentially it's another way to control others. Dr Yueh was right: they operate in the shadows & have their own plans within plans. 3) the BG can do many things: use the Voice, tell if people are lying, control their bodies down to the cellular level, speak to their entire maternal lineage going back millennia & gain their knowledge, skilled warriors on par w any other fighter, neutralize poison, control men through seduction & sex, & much more.
- Keep those questions you have about Paul top of mind. Paul is the great unknown/the great disruptor. He may or may not be the Kwisatz Haderach. He may or may not be the Lisan al Gaib, because after all, it's just made up by the BG (or is it? lol). Does he stay devoted to his Atreides bloodline? Does he embrace the Fremen? Do they embrace him? Zealot? Prophet? Savior? Dictator? God? One thing is for sure though: no one's foresight predicted him. Many myths, events & plans are converging in the Dune universe right now all at once & he's unintentionally at the center of all of them.
- Paul sees many possible outcomes in his visions, not definitives. You were right that there was a lot of metaphorical aspects to the visions. Ie, Jamis promises to teach him the ways of the desert in his vision. While Paul kills him in real life, he still in a way taught him the ways of the desert.
Looking forward to your reaction to Part 2 whenever that happens!
This is the most thoughtful, amazing comment!!! Thank you for watching and sharing this 😭
Paul’s future storyline is by far the most fascinating part for me right now. It’s almost like (as you said) the universe is at a crossroads. Paul’s actions and choices could change everything. I love the idea of a ‘messiah’ who wasn’t ‘supposed’ to be a messiah - and also the question of if a messiah even exists… or SHOULD it exist?? The very concept of a chosen one seems to be in question here, which is so interesting. I can’t wait to see where his character goes.
Thanks for all of the background, through editing this reaction I watched this movie back so many times and just fell in love with it - I seriously can’t wait for part 2
- Niamh 💙💙
@@CoyzyMovieNight Good catch on that concept too, as i do believe that is the core message of Frank Herbert's book ,... "beware a charismatic leader."
As literally everyone in your comments are saying, you have to go see part2 at the cinema now. It is a FEAST of story. Make sure you let us know your reaction/review of it when you do, It'll be fun to see what you make of it ^_^
@@CoyzyMovieNight YW! In a way, Part 1 had a lot of heavy lifting to do--a lot of exposition & world building, similar in a way to LOTR TFOTR. It's one of the few films that IMHO suffers from being too short. I feel like another 15-20 minutes of key scenes left on the cutting room floor would have elevated it from really good to great. Don't get me wrong, I really like the film, but Part 2 is far & away the better movie because of all that (it's ~20 minutes longer lol). Now that you already have a sense of characters, story & themes, Part 2 is allowed to really go deep. Everything is ramped up. And apparently they're already in pre-production for Part 3 which will complete the trilogy.
You'll realize in the Dune story there isn't traditional hero and bad guys. It's meant to be a realistic depiction of humans, their desire for power, and how bad things can come from good intentions. You'll understand in part 2
I would partially disagree. I feel like Duncan Idaho is the true hero. In Dune all the way through the end of God Emperor. He is a catalyst for the human race getting on to the Golden Path
A Sayyadina (lit. “Friend of God”) is a Fremen holy woman, approximately equal to a female bishop. Stilgar didn’t confer the title on her, he recognized that she already rated it.
32:58 “But why did the Emperor send them all the way there?” Suppose that Henry III feared that Simon de Montfort would rebel against him, so he sent him to invade France for him. Simon would have the chance to gain French lands if successful, but if unsuccessful, would have his armies broken and be unable to threaten Henry’s power. Now suppose that Henry sent royal army units to fight on the side of the French. Now you have it.
What an awesome analogy. Thank you for posting it.
You guys are some of the few people I’ve seen actually pick up everything and not think it’s boring. Congrats! You paid attention! 😂
Part 2 is fantastic btw.
Thanks so much! Can’t wait to see more 😊😊
Paul visions are him seeing multiple possible timelines. That's his Bene Gesserit breeding and Mentat training enhanced by his exposure to spice
Lets just say part 2 will blow you away, I've seen it 4 times.
instant sci-fi GOAT classic
SO EXCITED 💙💙💙💙
Six times myself. By the way, if you can see it in IMAX you really need to. It hits on a totally different level.
Id already seen it at decently big imax's 4 times but then i joined my mate in london at the gigantic IMAX in Leicester Square, ... it was a biblical experience! Astounding visuals and sound. And the story hits me every time. Epic.
@@Musabre Yeah I drove three hours to see it on 70MM IMAX once. No regrets. This is the one movie worth doing that for.
That was one of the most insightful reactions to this movie i have seen. Subbed.
Thank you! We enjoyed it so much 💙
Denis Villeneuve... love this man. Top tier movies. Dune 3 confirmed. So excited. Cant wait for Dune 2 reactions
Book fan here; you said Atreities correctly. in fact you said it the way the author said it is pronounced. I don't even pronounce it that way but many pronunciations are accepted.
But the thing i was most impressed by was that you caught how Duncan Idaho's name might signify that this is the same universe as ours, And you are 100% correct. Most people don't catch this hidden detail but it has HUGE implications on the overall lore of the dune universe.
This is why we see little hints of earth sprinkled around throughout the movies like the bagpipes, names of people, and even actual real arabic words used in conjunction with new words in the Fremen language. Dune takes place around 20,000 years after modern day Earth. During this time, all memory of "Old Earth" faded and it became a myth where nobody knows of its true fate. the only things left from earth are the occasional cultural, religious, and language artifacts and remnants that get scattered throughout the Emperium universe and great houses. To these people, Duncan Idaho is just a nice sounding name despite the origins stemming from Idaho the state and the name "Duncan's" scottish heritage; the origin and meaning of these names are long but lost to the dune characters who wield them.
Another huge one is the name of the religion that the Fremen follow. its not islam, but rather a new religion called Zensuni. A religion that evolved from the merging of buddhism and sunni muslim cultures of old earth. The Fremen are direct descendents of these peoples from "Old Earth" but they have also largely forgotten their ancient origins.
*The significance of the little mouse in Dune 2* 😬💀🔪🐛
Very curious…
The Atreides house symbol is actually a falcon/hawk, its the insignia on Leto's ring which he used on the wax seal. Jessica was a little arrogant but also fell in love with Leto and wanted to give him a son and heir.🙂
Thanks for the great reactions. You guys asked all the right questions and edited it nicely to answer the questions that could be answered with clips. Great stuff! Can't wait for more.
The book came out in the 60s. There was an attempt to make this in the 80s. They tried to fit the whole book in one movie. This movie really gets it
The bagpipes in the score were kind of a genius idea to me, as an Aussie with a scottish ancestry I've always associated bagpipes with the military, probably because my family watched the Edinburgh Tattoo most years, though I understand most folk around the world not having that thematic connection with the instrument.
It also just has this epic swelling sound to it, particularly in the battle scene, good lord that moment moved me to tears my first time watching, knowing these men were all going to die, KNEW they were, but fighting with all their heart anyway, just a perfect moment.
It was a bit of genius and I really think you're not alone in understanding their meaning.
From the book the desert mouse (which you see multiple times in the movie) is called Muah'Dib. It's name is not mentioned in part one but it might come up in part two. I haven't seen it yet. Nice reaction as always. Enjoy you both.
Great reaction. Niamh was so perceptive, she will love part 2. Now, run, run to the cinema to see it.
Can’t wait to see part 2 😭
Well it's the weekend. Chop chop. Off to the nearest IMAX.
@@benhmn its out of most imaxes
This is the first time you've popped up in my recommended and I enjoyed your reaction and insights into Dune! Subbed for part 2 and I'm about to see what else you've done. 👍
Thanks so much for the sub 💙 glad you enjoyed the reaction
jess, you might say, what else they've dune, eh eh eh? I thought it was brilliant on my part...
50:11 HIs visions (at this point) are visions of the future, visions of the past, and visions of possible futures he can lead the universe to. But Paul lacks the ability to be able to tell the difference most of the time.
And Paul wasn't evil, he was scared of himself becoming evil, because of some of the brief images he saw of himself from the future (or possible futures).
8:50 Yes this movie is set in our universe about 20000 years in the future and about 10000 years after the Butlerian Jihad ended. The Butlerian Jihad was a war against AI (in the book they call them thinking computers, as AI was a relatively new term that most people didn't know) that controlled humanity for thousands of years.
Was AI even a term that existed at the time the books were written? Computer science as a field itself was very new back then(speaking with the caveat that i have a CS degree, but no clue about the facts there).
@@TehIdiotOne AI was coined in 1955 by computer scientist John McCarthy, Frank Herbert started researching to write Dune in 1959 (it was Published in 1965).
@@maurer3d I see, thanks
12:30 she's been throug this. You are the first reactor so far that got this point
48:51 what Paul saw was his symbolic death. Paul, refugee prince of a deposed royal house, was killed. Paul, junior squire of the Fremen and future Messiah, was born.
Fantastic reaction you two! Seeing Niamh's expressions and joy/amazement while watching this wonderful film was so much fun, took me back to seeing this in IMAX the first time for me!
And great job putting things together; I mean Danny may have remembered some stuff, but honestly she put so much together. Its so enjoyable to see reactors react but not speculate wildly with little to no information. Usually I'm yelling at my phone "be quiet and *pay attention* to the movie!" It will provide more info in time.
Finally, I don't want to spoil the even more amazing second part, but I was so stoked Niamh picked up on the clues as to Paul's future. Bravo!
Subbed 😊
Thank you so much for watching 🥲 so glad you enjoyed it, can’t WAIT for part 2 💙💙
The blue eyes are because of prolonged exposure to spice. They say it in the movie 😊
The eyes of ibad.....blue within blue...
The most confusing part for those who haven't read the books is figuring out what's going on with those visions. Paul is starting to have greater vision. He has prescience which is an ability to see possible paths through the future. He is beginning to be able to look across multiple future paths and make choices, he saw futures where Jamis mentors him, then he saw futures where Jamis kills him in battle, and took a path that led in another direction.
I haven't read the books, but to me those were one of the few things that wasn't hard to figure out. Like aren't they all just the same path? Jamis mentors him by teaching the ways of the desert: challenging him. Jamis also kills him, because "Paul Atreides must die for the Kwisatz Haderach to be born", and "to take a life is to take your own". They all point the same way, he just doesn't know how to interpret the visions without context.
Yes now if you've seen all of part two how is that knife + Chani, Paul with blood on his hands play out? Another metaphor with future connotations or just restricted to these movies?
@@Windstorm7x7-wl8ko I would guess there will be a scene with the facedancer disguised as Chani if that scene is included at all. I'd read Dune Messiah.
46:48 Sayyadina (Friend of God) is a Freman name for a sister of the Bene Gesserit.
Well done. Thought you two grasped the concepts really well for Dune noobs. I read the books thru Covid and listened to the audio performances, which are the best way to experience the saga, imo.
The movie adaptations are sensational and feel incredibly accurate visual interpretations of Arakis.
I envy you the discovery of this masterpiece of cinema; the 2nd film blows everything up to an incredible epic scale and is surely THE movie experience of the century to date. Immerse yourselves in the mythic journey of Paul Atreides.
Thank you very much 💙 it’s been so wonderful diving into this new world
I first read the Dune series in my early teens and i read it many times since then. When i saw this world come to life on a big IMAX screen i had chills all over. Incredible. Great reaction, i can’t wait for you to watch part 2. Dune Messiah just got confirmed.
I really like that both of you are actively trying to figure out what is happening, not just reacting passively to it, there were some really good catches! Part two is amazing, I watched it on imax two times with friends and family and one in a regular cinema, looking forward for your reaction to it.
Bene -Jesuit- Gesserit are a religious/political order that finds endless ways to make themselves useful (influential) to the powerful families. They never take direct or overt control of the empire, which is Orange Catholic (Gurney's book in the bagpipe scene).
And their missionary program is top notch.
Nice editing there. 😂😂😂 Were you also Jesuit trained?
Haha see what you did there
33:01 The emperor sent them to Arrakis because on their planet (Caladan) they had an entire planet of people loyal to them, and the equipment needed to repel any force. On Arrakis they only had a small portion of their forces, and no way of getting backup.
All the Atreides military/families left Caladan, everything was brought to Arrakis.
The Atreides are very well popular and respected by the great houses.
Their armies trained by Gurney and Duncan master of swords & warfare was getting almost as strong as the emperors army.
The emperor”jealous man”. Used the Horkkonens(common enemy of the Atreides) to their leverage to kill the Atreides off their home planet, which their still new and learning their new home. That caught them off guard before they can fully operate and allied the fremen in Arrakis. Also the Sakurdar was armoured in Harkonnens suits(in the books), it was assuming the great houses was only to see the harkonnens plotting this attack.
During the invasion, pretty much all the Atreides dies in the book. Gurney got around 70+ Atreides off planet.
It’s a Harry and Neville situation to some extent, but really the Bene Gesserit knew who they expected to be the One - the child of Jessica’s daughter. When Jessica created a son, she put that on Paul instead, intentionally or not. He’s not exactly the perfect bloodline they calculated, but he’s so close that he’s worth their consideration. And yes, there are other prospective near-Haderachs, such as the man who would have been Paul’s husband if he was a woman.
Or at least, the man who would have been mated with Leto and Jessica's daughter.
@@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t Exactly, that’s what I meant at the end there.
I feel like if people are trying to understand every detail of Dune it’s not going to happen, you need to feel it, let the story flow naturally and pay attention to the eyes, gestures and words.
Movies like this can’t truly be understood in one viewing, by trying to talk everything out you end up missing the forest for the trees.
I have to say kudos to the both of you. You showed an fantastic grasp and understanding (and raised great questions.).
the entire movie was incredible. but the final sequence when they're walking and paul realizes his vision of Shonee was almost deja vu, and them realizing the freman are riding the worms sent shivers down my spine. Truly aw inspiring film-making.
You guys caught so much because you paid attention to not only what was being said or what was going on but rather how it was said and presented. As a Dune series fan for decades, I'm impressed how much you guys understood and figured out with the clues given in the movie. Well done
Edit: one clarification about the lisan-al-gaib, that is a thousands of years old prophecy, in different forms depending on the culture, the BG seed on most planet's to assist any wayward sister who is in need of local assistance and in case a real kwizats haderach was there too. The plan of crossing bloodlines to produce the KH is an experimental process rather than a mystical prophecy. Both are converging at this point because of Paul and the circumstances his family is in.
A general comment about why the Emperor drew house Atreides out to Arrakis. You have seen for yourself through the movie that the Atreides are generally fair and just rulers garnering loyalty and even affection from those that serve them. On their home world, they have an entire planetary population that would come to their aid should someone try and attack them there. Arrakis itself is sparsely populated due to the ecology of the planet with most of the surface covered by desert. Further, whatever native population does exist would have no loyalty to them. They were much more vulnerable drawn away from their home planet.
“The thing in the nose” is to recover the moisture in the breath from the nose.
Such a great and fun reaction and yall had really good takeaways about the story and the character.. super excited to see what you guys think of Part 2!!
I loved you're reaction guys. You get it straight away. Amazing
Love this reaction! This movie really is the perfect setup for part two, while also being perfect on its own. Can't wait to see your reactions to it soon (I hope)!
Soon as POSSIBLE 💙💙
I watch this movie three times in the theater and more than 7 times with different reaction channels and you are the only people who pays attention to whats going on. Beautiful reaction, I'll be waiting for the second movie!
15:25 Fun fact about the bagpipe anthem: While most people today associate it with Scotland (and it is indeed part of Scottish culture), the bagpipes actually originate as far back as ancient Persia, and Scotland was one of the final places it landed in. House Atreides can supposedly trace their lineage to a legendary figure of ancient Greece on Earth, so that's why they use bagpipes. Their anthem is actually played on the Arabic scale, closer to how it originally would have been heard when it came to Greece.
I’m gonna fly the flag here 🇮🇪 - there is disagreement among historians on this point. Some claim the Romans brought the pipes to Britain from Egypt.
But others claim that Celtic tribes in Ireland were also using pipes as far back as that, and that the Scots took them back from Ireland before the Romans arrived. So as an Irishman I’m gonna claim the pipes as ours.
However, I am aware of the historical link to Greece, Persia, Egypt etc which makes their use in the piece very appropriate. Hans Zimmer never disappoints - Dune was beautifully scored. - D
@CoyzyMovieNight Fascinating! I was unaware the Celts were another possible source. I'd love to explore the anthropological implications of both cultures developing the instrument around the same time or even just so far apart in different periods.
1st subscribe ,The things you guys picked up on(especially in the visions/possible futures) has really impressed me and ive watched all the part 1 reactions,I've watched part 2 several times and when I go back to part 1 I'm seeing visions that were fulfilled in part 2 but didnt notice in multiple viewings(its blowing my mind still), not one vision shot is wasted,i honestly think we will see some of the shots in the visions In part 1 appear in dune messiah which is unbelievable as when part 1 was made part 2 wasn't even greenlit.
This Dennis guy is an absolute genius, he's had this all planned out for years and because of that we could end up with the greatest trilogy of all time
these films make you have to put in some work in with names and the history(those who think its boring didnt do this but will have the chance to anytime in the future as unlike starwars(which I love and thank dune for, its dated over time. The art in this will never date)if you put the effort in the payoff is so satisfying cause you've earned a bit of it.
I can't recommend the books highly enough. It's a fascinating universe and Frank Herbert was a genius and a philosopher with a lot to say.
Unlike Star Wars and other Sci-fi films, Dune takes place 20,000 years in the future of earth. The idea is that when humans migrate to different planets suitable for life, we’ll evolve and adapt. Similar to how people have adapted and developed unique traits due to environment. (ex. Melanin)
(Spoiler maybe??)
So far, it hasn’t been discussed in either Part 1 or 2. Yet, according to the book the Atreides family came from a noble family that originated in Greece on Earth. They rose to prominence during the war against AI. The Harkonnen originate from northern Europe on ancient Earth. The region of Earth called Suomi, also Finland. as Härkönen is a 20th-century Finnish name.
Star Wars isn't science fiction....
Just a bunch of draft dodgers running around in Tunisia...
7:53, in the books the Fremen are so impressed with Duncan Idaho that they allow him to join their tribe.
great reaction guys
This was a fantastic reaction. I've been reading the entire Frank Herbert series since my early teens. You guys picked up on quite a bit. I definitely suggest getting that book off the shelf and reading it. There's so much to the Dune universe that just wouldn't fit into 2 movies. Why there aren't any computers, why they fight with blades etc etc.
The Bene Gersserit are one of the most interesting groups in sci-fi. Their training allows them to control their bodies down to the molecular level, so yes, they can choose the sex of their offspring.
This is the Dune adaptation I've been waiting for. So glad you enjoyed it.
I will 100% be picking up the book, but I think I’m going to wait until after part 2 😊💙
It was so enjoyable to watch your reaction. You were amazing, you got all of it. I cannot wait to see your reaction to Dune Part Two. It's a beast of a movie.
Thank you so much 💙💙 we can’t wait to see part 2!!!!!
In three parts, hope you enjoy the 2nd part. Luke Skywalker "releasing" is based on Paul Atreides "releasing".
So... I know you want to see part 2 on a streaming service in order to film your reaction to it, but to be honest, I really, really suggest that you go see it in theatre. It's one of the best experience I've had in cinema in decades (I guest the last time was Lord of the Rings, but mind you, I haven't seen Interstellar and I know it was a big thing to see in theatre too). All that to say... part 2 in a good theatre is just something else.
Im not exaggerating when I say it was the best film experience in my entire life and Im 44 years old
Really enjoyed your reaction. I'm looking forward to your reaction to part 2! Although I wish you could react while seeing part 2 in the IMAX theater! It is an experience then 😅
Fantastic watch along, you's get what makes these videos appealing.
You two did a great job taking in the movie and its intricacies.
paul in the books had been trained by the best people in the 'imperium' in all the languages and mentat stuff and fighting. He knows the languages and signs.
Read this when I was in high school around 1978 and can't wait to see part 2
They had to use the term Holy War because of the original usage was Jihad and even an updated terminology was Crusade. These terms had to be changed from the original book script to even the old 1984 movie terms too. All because of the connotation they would bring.
Wonderful reaction. I enjoy watching people discover good sci-fi for the firsttime. =) Looking forward to your reaction for PPart Two... and possibly Three. =)
you guys were picking up things that I didn't even notice in my first watch. I had to read the book to understand many things lol
I can probably tell you 2 useful things.
1. Paul doesn't just see the future; he sees possible futures. That's why Jamis was a mentor to him in some of his visions but he ends up killing him in the duel at the end. Back in the Gom Jabar/box test at the beginning the Reverend Mother asks if his dreams always come true and Paul says not exactly.
2. Dune is set in our future. Although the date is said to be 10,091 it's not by our calendar. The idea is that humans have stopped using computers (particularly AI) as they had become dependent on them and some groups had been able to dominate most people through them. The date is actually measured from when computers had been abandoned.
In order to replace computers humans had developed their own mental abilities over thousands of years -in particular 3 groups; Mentats who are human computers supposedly much more powerful than any mechanical computer ever was, the Bene Gesserit sisterhood who have unusual abilites and the Spacing Guild who have learned how to navigate through interstellar sace without computers (but are reliant on Spice).
"That man is made of serious stuff!" - I love that comment!
Fantastic reaction! 😊❤
This movie is so great. I read the book twice. This director knows pacing and scope. Absolutely beautiful
58:00 for all that is holy and good in the world, PLEASE go see it at the cinema on the biggest screen you can find before you watch it on a little screen. It is a once a generation cinema event! Watch it again for the channel, we won't mind, besides, a 2nd viewing is worth it for picking up details. But you owe it to yourselves to see it as it was meant to be. Especially if you enjoyed part 1 this much :)
Selfishly, I'd love to see them react to it first time, but for their experience's sake, I agree.
@@Hoganply Exactly this. It's a conflict 😆
I really like the Dune Book and this adaptation! I also like the 1984 version, I watched that movie before I read the Book! I need to watch part two of this version! Great reaction as Well!! 🙂❤
Dune is an incredibly opaque and dense story with layers upon layers of schemes and different motifs. It is a very difficult world to understand because of how rich Frank Herbert wrote this book. That being said, you two for having not read the book or having much context on it have really astoundingly intuitive and insightful analysis of it. Cheers!
Sincerely,
A Dune fan
If anyone survived for 11,000 years and through constant intergalactic warfare it would be the scots 😂
Really excited for y’all to watch Part 2! New subscriber here! :)
First time I see reactors actually following the storyline. Very enjoyable.
15:30, the Atreides family are actually Greek. Fun fact the bagpiper player is actually Han Zimmer himself.
8:40 Yes, it does imply Earth once existed. Dune is meant to take place in our own galaxy far in the future, something like 23000 years in the future. As to what happend to Earth is not known, it's mostly forgotten as the cradle of humanity at that point. Kinda like how most of humanity now doesen't think about that humanity originated in a valley in Ethiopia.
There's also a reason why there aren't stuff like more advanced computers and AI, there was a war between humanity and AI where AI were wiped out and outlawed.
26:20: No, Leto and Jessica are not married, because Leto wanted to be open for political marriages. She was his concubine.
Jaimis showed him the way by losing the battle and allowing him to join the freman
Very astute reaction! Love it!
Paul doesn't necessarily see the future, his visions are more the endless threads of potentiality.
For two guys not having read the books, it was astonishing, that you got the message, that Paul actually is NOT a hero. Most people do not recognize it by the movie , some even not by reading the first book (thats why Frank Herbert wrote the second)
The tube in their nose. Is part of the still suit. It captures moisture from the exhale of breath.
Thanks for this!! That makes sense 😊
If Jamis already taught Paul (through Paul’s visions) everything he had to teach him; then Jamis makes a place for Paul in the sitech by dying, is he not Paul’s mentor and Friend?
Frank Herbert described Paul's talent as when you pass thru time possibilities are many but at any particular moment "Time becomes a narrow door." Possibilities become constrained. If you think about any moment in your life "as it happens" that becomes self evident. Of course the better prepared you are, the more choices you have. The Bene Gesserit seeded a variation of the messianic myth across all inhabited planets in the imperium. What Paul encountered was just that particular variation. He came about a generation early which caught the Bene Gesserit off guard.
The voice isn't magical like in Star Wars. Hmm... I've seen how others react emotionally, shoot watch yourselves at certain points in this movie. Observe how what and how you say something to your kids, how it can move them to act despite not wanting to. NOW, push that ability into a talent honed over many generations, taking into account the ability to "read" people, by the way they act, background, psychology, personality. Imagine a whole system of breaking down step by step how to teach someone to do this Instinctively ! That is a portion of the Bene Gesserit way and you keep it and many other talents within an "order" a whole set of secrets and you can understand why the Bene Gesserit are called witches.
Bless the Maker and His water!! Always great to see newcomers to the Duneiverse!!! If you want to go further down the Wormhole… Quinn’s Ideas is a fantastic channel!! Many hides to scifi novels but his Guide to the Dune universe is completely brilliant!! I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend it for anyone wanting to learn more about Dune!!! 😎🤓
33:41 "that's so sick! oh, that's not. that's not." -Niamh
"ah geez. that's sick in a different way." -Danny
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I absolutely loved this reaction and your commentary. Given that Dune 2 is streaming now Im hoping we might get a follow up soonish?
Been counting the days till I can watch it… won’t be long 💙💙
“oh my god this is stunning…ly horrific” 😭😂
It’s both 😊😊😊
@@CoyzyMovieNight i agree! it is definitely both!
37:15 "is what?" -Danny
Danny, sensing danger, switches to whisper mode. 🤫
Paul does understand everything people said to him in other languages, because he is super gifted to the point is kinda of an internal joke from the author, Paul is both a Mentat, a Bene Gessarit male, and and was trained from birth in a lot o Martial Arts and Strategy, the only reason you cannot know all of that if you only see the movie is because this is mostly exposition used in the book to justify how Paul has the posibilities to fullfill his objectives.
I am developing a huge crush on Niamh, specially after this reaction, she looks prettier with every reaction post. Can't wait to watch you guys react to part two.
so exited for your reaction to dune 12, drops digital on the 16th i believe
Paul's visions are possible futures. Because of the increasing insight he's being given, he can change that future.
I think you should go to the theater to see Part 2, IMAX if possible. Honestly this is one in a generation type of movie, and I'm not the only one saying that. You can later rewatch it in the channel but I'd recommend not missing the opportunity, director Denis Villeneuve said he created these movies to be seen in the theater and he was absolutely right. I'm a book fan and even tho some storylines are not present this is the best Dune adaptation we've ever had, Denis nailed the whole vibe of the world and vision of the author. I enjoyed your reaction, thanks for sharing.
i have got to see this movie.
for the algorithm. 👍🏼
IT’S SO GOOD!!! Let us know what you think if you give it a go 💙
Love your reaction. Part 2 will blow your socks off. It is masterpiece of cinema.
spoiler free: it plays over 20k years in the future / 6:53 he is a mentat and can calculate very quickly / 8:45 yes earth exists. after a war was it uninhabitable / 10:50 helps the baron to move more easily / 15:13 is the orange-catholic bible a combination from all main religions on earth, I think / 15:28 there are bagpipes from many different parts of the world. atreides are descended from agamemnon/greece. / 18:50 i think they made this creature out of yueh's wife wanna. this was not in the book / 21:20 filtered sweat, pee and poo / 26:17 leave open the possibility of a political marriage / 46:39 syadina is a freman priestess / 48:48 he sees many different possible paths for the future // I have read about 18 dune books
THANK YOU 🙏
Can't wait to your part 2 reactions
The visions seem very metaphorical in this movie, so Jamis in the vision does teach him the ways just not in the way you think he teaches him through a fight to the death
His visions are multiple timelines. In one timeline, he befriended, Janice, and he was taught how to wear the still suit desert fashioned. He was taught how to fight with a Chris knife. In another he saw the fight between him and Janice, how Janice moved how he fought and learned how to beat him all in one sitting. His visions are teaching him how to be better for what is to come.
I know you talked about Paul slipping into an evil section and that's definitely something that could be a possibility, but also if it were to happen it would just be one of the timelines that he would see. His ultimate outcome will always be what's best for the people in the situation around him.
I'm trying very hard to avoid future movie spoilers and so I will say nothing more.
The Kwisatz Haderach will rise when Paul Atreides dies
"You were told to bear only daughters"
What? Can she choose?
Yes. It's one of the many powers of the sisters of the Benne Geserit.
I watched the second one in the big screen. Mostly because I love the director, his films are gorgeous, and this story in particular is huge and epic. It was a good decision, it was very impressive in the big screen. I think I liked the second film more.
Very enjoyable reaction, btw.