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I was a bit disappointed with Arrival. I had been looking forward to it for ages and then when I saw it the plotting seemed a bit too on-the-nose, A then B then C then D etc.
BR49 however was (mostly) magnificent.
Very much looking forward to Dune.
If you like the classic style of storytelling made with modern cinematic sensibilities, then this movie won't disappoint. This movie really deserves to be a worldwide BO smash hit and I hope it achieves it, as it would be a total travesty if it failed.
Same here. I honestly doubt it will be something for me, as I have grown very tired of the sci-fi genre lately, but reading so many positive reviews and opinions I feel obligated to give it a try.
Care to elaborate what exactly you mean by "classic storytelling"?
You've got to see it. I loved every minute of it. I hope you do too.
Am looking forward to seeing it on the big screen!
Agree with you regarding BR49, i was disappointed, but I love Scotts movie so much, Denis had a near impossible job of surpassing it!
You might have just admitted to a crime. You, perhaps, saw a production entitled "It" twice ?
WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Chair and CEO Ann Sarnoff told Deadline yesterday: “Will we have a sequel to Dune? If you watch the movie you see how it ends. I think you pretty much know the answer to that.”
In regards to proceeding with sequels to this year’s theatrical HBO Max slate, WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar says the studio’s “decisions are well informed and based on audience response, not just based on box office.”
I'm happy about this as I thoroughly enjoyed Villeneuve's Dune.
https://deadline.com/2021/10/dune-matrix-sopranos-sequels-hbo-max-theatrical-model-1234859504/
What? I've seen it twice in a movie theater. It came out more than a month ago.
The plot is quite straightforward and I never found myself engaged with the story or any of the characters for that matter. It moves at a snails pace and really just had one exciting sequence and then it ended.
Not sure what all the fuss is about. The music was your standard blockbuster horns and the sets/ landscapes were all far too sparse to ever impress.
Fingers crossed Part 2 is an improvement.
I did hear a teenage girl behind me in the theatre saying the same thing: "It s boring!"
I saw it last night in IMAX and I think @TR007 may have summarised some of my less positive views on the film.
I feel these issues are overshadowed by the sheer scope and ambition of the film. Dune is bound to be polarising to mainstream audiences. Mainly as the film threads the needle between the multiplex and the arthouse. It's a beautifully directed film that is visually spectacular. There wasn't a shot that I wasn't in awe of throughout the film. Especially, the first scene with the sandworm and Paul's 'awakening' in the desert. I was genuinely surprised to catch myself with my mouth aghast during the sequence (having your mouth open in the cinema in Covid-times is probably not my greatest idea).
I was more invested in the technical contributions in the film than the characters. In particular the production design which seemingly blends ancient Egyptian style with totalitarian brutalism. The cinematography is mouthwateringly good (every time the IMAX frame opened it was delicious) and Hans Zimmer's score is excellent. Denis Villeneuve has created a beautiful world with his trademark atmospheric moodiness. There's some great world-building going on in Dune. In particular, I liked the Bene Gesserit.
The film is not hard to follow. However, it's undeniable that Dune has a chilly remoteness to it. At times, Dune can feel a tad banal and a bit of a trudge. Clearly this film is designed as 'Part 1' of a larger story, but I didn't necessarily feel a great rush to return to this world immediately. It isn't helped by the fact that Dune is so dry and solemn. It's not exactly an entertaining film. The sequel will probably be more exciting, as the first act of this film has a lot of exposition and can feel a bit like homework before the main event that never really arrives. Perhaps a mini-series was a better idea than a film. It's never a good sign when a two-and-a-half-hour movie ends with the line "This is only the beginning." Errrggghhhh.......
Timothée Chalamet is in intensely swoony form. He has a magnetic Byronic pensiveness, which gives the coming-of-age element some heart. This aspect of the film was most appealing to me, as Paul is full of angst and having to deal with the weight of expectation. There is a lot of Luke Skywalker, Rey and Harry Potter in Paul. The story is really about his awakening and Chalamet gives such a delicate and authentic performance. The supporting cast are also good - though most have gloried cameos. The ones who popped for me were Oscar Issac and Javier Bardem.
So...I really like this film. But I didn't love it. However, I don't think Dune is trying to win your heart. That's quite a brave ambition for a modern blockbuster. I will say that it is well worth seeing in IMAX alone for Timothée Chalamet's hair on that big screen 😍😍😍
There's an argument for five star status, but for now I'll give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Also, I really enjoyed the coming-of-age angle. It's something I think the Bond reboot could do if they go for a leading man in his 20's. Especially if they get someone has talented as Timothée Chalamet. He has vulnerability, but also a rockstar sense of moodiness and cool.
It really scratched that itch for a good movie, finally.
Now let's have part 2, pronto!
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
That being said, I hope part two is made and I'm confident that once the full picture is complete the first film will feel more satisfying to me.
I really liked Zimmer's score and found the design of everything, especially the ships, very impressive.
I too loved Arrival. And my mind set regarding Dune was just like yours, but...I was blown away. Hope you'll like it as much as I did.
I might- we shall see. ;)
While a great actress in everything she is cast, this is definitely my favourite performance of hers to date, and hope she gets more recognition for it as reviews for this wonderous piece of cinema continue to pour in.