I loved it. It feels like ages I’ve gone to the cinema and had a proper “cinema experience” but for me this delivered it. I’ve never read the books or even know the premise of the story so was going in blind but it held me the whole way through.
Watched it last Saturday. I am a long time fan of the novel and the video game. I never liked the original movie.
This movie was okay for me. Visually it was amazing, with some epic shots. But the story line and character development is paper thin for me.
My problem also with Villeneuve’s directing is that he draws out shots sometimes for way too long. I had that same feeling with the new blade runner movie he directed.
Timothee’s acting made the movie interesting for me. Since I’m invested in it I’ll watch the second part too.
Completely new to Dune so there was a lot to learn, and it was told really well, great introduction. But jesus christ this film is just epic. Films like Dune is why I go to the cinemas in the first place. Epic grand-scale battles, fantastic cinematography, soundtrack and top acting. It has to be seen in IMAX, it’s really made for the biggest screens.
Not much else to say without spoiling. Just watch it.
This review sums it up:
“If there is one word to describe this film it is epic…It has an immense, almost overbearing sense of scale, coupled beautifully by this overwhelming, reverberating score…It is absolutely gorgeous, it is fascinating, I was completely absorbed.”
Looking at Monday 18th as Cineworld are having a unlimited screening other wise with work I won’t get chance to see it till November. Tho probably see it in IMAX later on.
The theatrical version is easily a solid 9.0, it was an amazing cinematic experience with excellent all casting, set and costume design. Not sure how someone who has never heard about Dune before would consume the experience but it was easy for me to follow as I have read some of the books and watched the original movie.
Worldbuilding off Arrakis could have been slightly better but I expect that the extended version/director cut addresses this and is a 10.0 masterpiece.
Villeneuve is a genius, it’s really important that you see this where you can get the best visual viewing experience. Seriously don’t cheap out for your first watch.