Dune: Part Two stretches the limits of a typical hero story and becomes a work of art. It is a perspective focused on the development of the protagonist as messianic as a ‘chosen one’ and is expanded from Part One rather intelligently and provocatively.
There is no longer the grandeur or the large beautiful orchestral pieces of the first film, however, instead, there is a harsher more aggressive tone. Denis Villeneuve does not compromise on the awe of the goal achieved and the amount of growth possessed by the core cast is earned and genuine. And with the new cast members, they help in making the world of Dune feel a lot larger.
The Sandworms, Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), a Son of the House, has a variety of struggles. In all the tweets and emotions that Chalamet expresses online, there is a faint ghost of tragedy. Instead of succumbing to power, his use of his role and power gives birth to a strong horror story. His progression is essentially second only to Anakin Skywalker. That was drastic in the Star Wars, here it is more nuanced.
The crown of becoming the top fantasy/sci-fi storyteller has surely been handed over to Dune from Disney, without a fight. There is no apparent desensitization or babying of the audience. This movie is made with one single vision in mind and everything else is treated as something that is of less importance to that vision.
With the use of this story, it tends to appear that Dune suggests an intriguing contradiction in the field of adaptation. The more loyal and respectful you are to the source, providing additional care to it that the Americans provide additional material, the stronger the adaptation is.
Both parts one and two of Dune are extremely faithful to the novel. Still, Dune: Part Two does use certain adjustments and artistic licenses that are essential to succeed in keeping and satisfying the audiences of the books.
The price of achieving victory
When Dune is viewed as Paul venturing as Lisan al Gaib (a prophet from another world), and the story unfolds to the audience, it changes their position from the standard ‘chosen one’ scenario.
To put it on the table, the Bene Gesserit (an old powerful witch elite woman) does rule the galaxy. Everything in the plot unfolds naturally without a challenge in view, and therein comes the issue there is no room for the favorite to win over the villain, it’s all too plain and monotonous. It’s more akin to an avalanche, tornado, or thunderstorm. Instead of waged battles or competitions, this film is more like orchestrating and witnessing the calm before the storm. There’s no such thing as winning or losing, just an unseen force that governs everything and all one can do is endure and watch it unfold.
Nevertheless, and the storyline is compared to Paul’s quest, which is infinitely more complex, there is a whole series of epic coordinates as well. The bond with Chani and the Fremen he is creating, as well as plotting revenge against the Harkonnen in a calm, calculated way, both are both worth the highlight. All of the goals, however, come at a cost, and every action taken by the characters has a tangible and hard-hitting chain of events.
Catch a glimpse
The film is on a large scale, hence, this cannot be emphasized more. There are epic laser weapons, giant ships, marvelous architecture, crowds of thousands, and more. The sequence where Paul and his father ride the sandworm is stunning, to put it mildly, if one is to define breathtaking in plain words. The combination of practical and special effects along with the bass hollers of a don’t go obsolete subwoofer will impress you and shake you.
There is a great deal of variety in terms of lighting design from chaotic and utilitarian to grandiose and rubbing the edges. Most of the desert shots are not quite detailed in their performance as they are more about creating an impression rather than captivating the audience. The ‘colosseum’ sequence on Harkonnen planet on the other hand, gives a very idiosyncratic sharpness and contrast to the screen.
Austin Butler is paving a way for himself in the industry and his role as Feyd-Rautha in ‘Dune: Part Two’ is proof of this. Manipulation of his voice, extraordinary presence, and improvisation during the movie make the audience believe he is just a step away from the action. For a long time, he’s been one of the most entertaining villains to watch.
Almost breathless
In one word, the disruption of the timeline of the film makes more sense for the amount of events that are covered. The comic relief of Javier Bardem, playing Stilgar is as shocking as it is needed. There are pacing issues that could be directed better, which made some of the high emotional stakes that should have been, less so. In the case of Paul, it was quite justified how messy the disturbances of his sight were organized. However, things were, there is no other way to put it badly rushed, when it came to Chani.
All in all, Dune: Part 2 has lived up to the high expectations very well. Although it is still March, this film is likely going to be one of the top attractions of the year for audiences across the globe. Even the criticism of this enthralling science-fiction adventure seems unnecessary. It is something that needs to be experienced on large cinema screens, bigger than ever before. What is your opinion about Dune films? Do you think the sequel is on par with The Empire Strikes Back? Give us your thoughts in the comments section below!
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