Dune: Part Two
Where: In theatres
What: Movie, 166 mins.
When: Now
Genre: Science-fiction
Rating: NNNN (out of 5)
Why you should watch: Denis Villeneuve recently said that he dislikes working with dialogue and would love to make a completely dialogue-free film. The much-hyped Dune: Part Two proves that he knows himself well: while it has some of his clunkiest dialogue, its deeply affecting narrative arc is told largely through stunning images and performances. The film picks up with Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) living with the Fremen on Arrakis, a desert planet exploited by the Emperor, and grappling with a prophecy that would make him their saviour. Dune was a perfect balance of auteur style and popcorn thrills, combining Villeneuve’s austere colour palate and wide frames with the perfectly calibrated pace of a blockbuster. And while Part Two‘s first act feels uneven (too much time is spent on the desert planet while political turmoil brews elsewhere), it also has a much meatier story and a thrilling third act that will sway sceptics and fans alike.
“Dune: Part Two” delivers, Winslet wasted, highwayman hijinks and hip-hop artists harassed
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