Signalstar said:
Are you saying you liked Dune Part One more than Dune Part Two? Please explain your stance. |
Yes, significantly more. The first half of the first film is as close to perfection as I've seen in a film: an epic sense of scale, simultaneously mixed with minimalist & austere visuals that make the universe of Dune so grand, mysterious, and intriguing; a perfectly fitting soundtrack that's almost oppressive, like a wave of sound hitting you; intricate set design, with so many subtle little touches; beautiful costume design; interesting characters and great acting. All of this born out of a novel that I only gave 6/10 - I honestly don't know how Villeneuve did it.
I wanted to like the second film just as much - it was my most anticipated movie from the moment I finished watching the first film - though I didn't think I would, because I knew where the story would be heading (into the desert, with Paul learning the Fremen ways and coming to lead them), but even then it was still a little bit disappointing. I find the Fremen tedious and irritating; I find the settings less interesting and visually appealing in the second film; Zendaya only seems to have two facial expressions and has little chemistry with Chalamet; the Harkonnens are the best part of the second film, and it was always a relief to shift focus back to them, but even then the sharp cunning and cruel menace from the first film is replaced by incompetent, impotent rage in the second; and the final battle, which the film builds up to so heavily, is brief and underwhelming all round - it looked and felt incredibly rushed, as if the budget was starting to run out. I still gave Part Two 8/10 on IMDb and the like, partly because I'm very appreciative of Villeneuve's efforts with the franchise, but in my heart it's less than that.
Last edited by Machina - on 24 September 2024
