“I see possible futures all at once.
Our enemies are all around us.
And in so many futures, our enemies prevail. 
But I do see a way. 
There is a narrow way through.”

Well, it’s pretty safe to say that director/co-writer Denis Villeneuve has done it.

What it is - can be a little hard to singularly identify. Faithfully adapting a 60-year old novel, while also presenting changes that narratively & thematically benefit the story?
Absolutely.
Breathed life into what has been, shall I say; a slow start to the movie year?
Without a doubt. 
Created one of the greatest pieces of sci-fi/fantasy storytelling ever put to screen? 
Maybe. That’s up to you. 

When I go to a theatre: and spend my hard earned money to go see a picture on a Thursday night, I wish every Thursday was a cinematic feast like Dune: Part Two. 

Timothée Chalamet delivers a signature-level, superstar-making performance as Paul Muad’Dib Atreides. Other than maybe ‘Bones and All,’ he has never been better. His work in this movie will inspire generations of young actors to come, I guarantee it.

Zendaya’s emotionally charged performance as Chani, along with the focus on the culture of the Fremen, are arguably the best parts of the film. With this shift in the setting of the story, Rebecca Ferguson is able to dive into…what I think; is the most peculiar, yet perfect role of her career. 

Greig Fraser’s enveloping cinematography, Patrice Vermette’s imaginative production design, & Jacqueline West’s stunning costume design are the technical hallmarks of Dune: Part Two. 

Hans Zimmer…has been the sound of my journey through cinema for the last 19 years. There has been nobody else who’s film compositions I’ve listened to more. His music in this film gave me the same goosebumps I had seeing ‘Batman Begins’ at only 5-years old. 

When talking about the achievement in adapting novel to screen, you have to give credit to Denis Villeneuve’s writing partner: Jon Spaihts. The character development and evolution of certain relationships, accompanied with the conflicts within conflicts built into these relationships, is brilliant. 

Last, but certainly not least: Austin Butler, kudos to you for being able to play such a detestable villain! I loved his slimy, cold, and psychotic performance.

Timothée Chalamet vs Austin Butler…
I think in 10 years time, movie-going audiences will look back at that marquee and fawn about how good we had it…