‘Dune 2’ Receives Praise
Apr
Industry experts consider “Dune 2” more appealing than its predecessor, ranking it among the best science fiction films to date.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the film premiered in London (UK) on February 15, hailed by many as a cinematic masterpiece. Gregory Ellwood of The Playlist wrote on X: “Impressive work. Director Denis Villeneuve creates some truly explosive moments. Austin Butler delivers an impressive performance.”
The trailer for “Dune 2” premiered domestically on March 1. Video: Warner Bros. Vietnam
Hoai-Tran Bui, a contributor to SlashFilm, noted that the film is lavishly produced and more emotionally engaging than the first installment. According to Hoai-Tran, Zendaya’s performance shines brightly. Furthermore, the director skillfully arranges the latter half of the novel into “an epic action hero saga, captivating.”
Meanwhile, Collider’s Steven Weintraub praised the film’s technical aspects, cast, and music. “The film is about two hours and forty minutes long, and I would be very happy to watch another hour,” Steven wrote on X.
Emily Murray of TotalFilm commented: “An action-packed and captivating film. Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya have never been better.” Jazz Tangcay from Variety magazine remarked: “Dune 2 is top-notch, from cinematographer Greig Fraser’s visuals to the lavish settings by production designer Patrice Vermette. Denis Villeneuve showcases directorial talent in one of the best sci-fi films of all time.”
According to the Hollywood Reporter, “Dune 2” is seen by many as a box office revival after lackluster revenue in the last three months of last year. The film kicks off a series of highly anticipated releases this year, including “Kung Fu Panda 4,” “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” “Godzilla vs. Kong: The New Empire,” and “Deadpool 3.”
During a press conference last year, director Denis Villeneuve stated that the film surpasses its predecessor. “There’s something more vivid, particularly in the relationships between the characters. I aimed for a level of quality that I didn’t achieve in the first part, and I succeeded,” Denis said.
The film, adapted from Frank Herbert’s novel, continues the story from the previous installment, revolving around Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet) seeking revenge on those who destroyed his family. Paul receives help from the Fremen tribe and Chani (Zendaya) – the beautiful girl he meets during his exile.
Compared to the first part, Paul Atreides becomes more resilient after undergoing significant family upheaval. From a naive teenager, he must bear the fate of the entire planet Arrakis, with simmering resentment under the desert sands waiting to erupt. Paul succeeds in conquering the terrifying giant sandworms seen in the previous installment, eliciting cheers and admiration from the populace.
Timothée Chalamet continues to lead in “Dune 2”. Photo: Warner Bros.
“Dune” premiered in 2021, grossing over $400 million and winning six Oscars. In addition to Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya reprising their roles, the second installment features Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Austin Butler, and Christopher Walken.