Unveiling the secrets of Dune: Part Two with Katherine S.
1I really enjoyed Dune: Part Two. The actors are perfect for their roles, both the original and the new ones; the costumes and sets are absolutely surreal. Be forewarned, this movie is the continuation of a complex story, and the director takes nearly three hours to share this epic tale.
Dune: Part Two takes place on the planet Arakkis not long after the events of the first movie and follows Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as he unites with Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen to seek vengeance against everyone who destroyed his family and people. And with his exposure to spice, Paul’s abilities are enhanced. He also becomes more accepted and learns the ways of the Fremens. Torn between love and destiny, he must prevent a horrible future that only he can foresee, and the fate of the universe rests in the balance.
This sequel does not disappoint. Since most of the world building was set up in the first movie, you’re really able to enjoy other aspects of the world of Dune in this sequel. We can dive so much deeper into the world of Arrakis, and we even get to meet the Emperor himself. The acting is so believable that it feels like the actors aren’t even acting. As in the first movie, they all fit so well with their characters. Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, finds himself in this movie and undergoes significant transformation, and Timothée Chalamet really delivers this. Lady Jessica, played by Rebecca Ferguson, is also a very dynamic character, and it’s so interesting to see her transform into a Reverend Mother. Even the newer actors are excellent in their roles. Austin Butler looks very different in this movie, with no hair or eyebrows and white skin, and he really gets into the character of the ruthless and narcissistic Feyd-Rautha. My only complaint is that this movie seems a bit too long, running at a whopping 2 hours and 46 minutes, which is even longer than Dune: Part One. I was entranced by all the content and scenes in this movie, but by the second hour, I was losing focus. I definitely recommend going to a showing earlier in the day and being wide-awake to enjoy all of the beauty and details of the entire movie.
The messages of this movie are to trust your judgment and beliefs and stay true to yourself. It also shows the brutality of war. There’s a great deal of death and violence, so if you’re sensitive to that, I don’t recommend this for you. Additionally, this film may be too confusing for a younger audience because there are a couple differing storylines occurring simultaneously and a lot of details to keep track of.
Dune: Part Two gets 5 out of 5 stars from me and I recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. This movie is available in theaters now.
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