There are just a handful of filmmakers like Denis Villeneuve who can handle the vision of a truly dystopian sci-fi spectacle, especially when it's based on one of the world's best-selling sci-fi novels.. and I'm stoked that he gets the backing from studios like WBD & Legendary to bring these incredible visions to life.
Stepping into an IMAX screening of Dune: Part Two will give you a vivid idea of why that's the case. 2h 46m later, you'll be walking out with several distinct impressions: One, of the earth-shattering soundscape and Hans Zimmer's thumping score. Two, of Greig Fraser's incredible photography that pulls you into this awe-inspiring universe filled with themes of colonization, conspiring bloodlines, modern warfare, love & one-upmanship. Three, of a cast that's on its toes when it comes to making their respective characters (protagonists, antagonists, and everyone that comes in between) connect over larger (and smaller) threads of plot, while making us invested in their journeys. Four, of Joe Walker's editing that acts as the binding glue for the film to work as a cohesive whole, connecting it piece by piece, scene by scene. And lastly, I HAVE to mention these names for their commendable contributions to this epic saga: Brad Riker - supervising art director, Patrice Vermette - production designer, Paul Lambert - visual effects supervisor, Gerd Nefzer - special effects supervisor, and Thomas Struthers as stunt coordinator. Folks, take a bow!
P. S. Zendaya's on FIRE. What a performance, in a film that's very much a Timothée Chalamet & Javier Bardem showcase. Also, Stellan Skarsgård was unrecognizable.
Stepping into an IMAX screening of Dune: Part Two will give you a vivid idea of why that's the case. 2h 46m later, you'll be walking out with several distinct impressions: One, of the earth-shattering soundscape and Hans Zimmer's thumping score. Two, of Greig Fraser's incredible photography that pulls you into this awe-inspiring universe filled with themes of colonization, conspiring bloodlines, modern warfare, love & one-upmanship. Three, of a cast that's on its toes when it comes to making their respective characters (protagonists, antagonists, and everyone that comes in between) connect over larger (and smaller) threads of plot, while making us invested in their journeys. Four, of Joe Walker's editing that acts as the binding glue for the film to work as a cohesive whole, connecting it piece by piece, scene by scene. And lastly, I HAVE to mention these names for their commendable contributions to this epic saga: Brad Riker - supervising art director, Patrice Vermette - production designer, Paul Lambert - visual effects supervisor, Gerd Nefzer - special effects supervisor, and Thomas Struthers as stunt coordinator. Folks, take a bow!
P. S. Zendaya's on FIRE. What a performance, in a film that's very much a Timothée Chalamet & Javier Bardem showcase. Also, Stellan Skarsgård was unrecognizable.