Dune
Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive.
September 15, 2021 · Directed by Denis Villeneuve
What's been said
Viewers and critics broadly embraced Dune (2021) as a remarkable technical achievement, with most landing somewhere between impressed and genuinely thrilled, though enthusiasm was not universal. The part people most consistently praise is the film's staggering audiovisual craftsmanship: its cinematography, Hans Zimmer's score, and production design drew widespread admiration, with many calling it one of the most immersive big-screen sci-fi experiences in years. The most common complaint, shared by critics and casual viewers alike, is that the film functions almost entirely as setup, ending abruptly at the halfway point of Herbert's novel and leaving audiences with an incomplete story that frustrated those unfamiliar with or unattached to the source material. Worth knowing: the film's status as only 'Part One' was itself a flashpoint, with some critics framing the whole experience as 'laborious homework before the juicy stuff starts,' while fans of the book largely defended the structural choice as the only sensible way to honor the novel.
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