One of the best sci-fi action films I have seen recently is “Dune: Part Two,” let’s dive into it.
“Dune: Part Two” follows the story of Paul Atreides as he joins forces with the Fremen people, those who steward the dry and sandy planet of Arrakis. Within Arrakis’ sands, there is spice, a powerful resource that enables space travel and hallucinations. Spice is sought after by the most powerful (and some evil) space emperors, who invasively harvest the spice while taking over the natives of Arrakis.
It is up to Paul Atreides to empower the Arrakis people to overthrow the ruling Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, a ruthlessly evil emperor, who is responsible for the spice extraction and killing of many Fremen soldiers. The plot of “Dune” (parts one and two) is pretty dense, so it may be difficult to follow along reading this short summary – more the reason to watch the films! Or, read the series of novels, which were written by Frank Herbert in the 1960’s.
I really enjoyed the scenic desert landscapes throughout the film. Living within the desert are gigantic worms who will eat anything with a constant rhythm (again, see it for yourself to fully understand). The film was shot on location in Abu Dhabi and in Jordan – these locations were utilized for their desert and rocky terrains. Filmmakers did an incredible job of utilizing a naturally beautiful desert while adding their own “spice” to each shot.
As of March 2, “Dune” (part one) has an 83% Tomatometer score, and part two has a 94% score. In the scope of tomato meters, these are both pretty great scores.
Timothee Chalamet did a great job playing his role of the upcoming messiah, Paul Atreides, and Zendaya executed her role as Chani fabulously. The two came together to create a powerful couple on screen. Even when they were apart, each character had their own unique story that drove the plot to great places.
Other stars graced the screen, such as Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, Christopher Walken and Anya Taylor-Joy. Not one of these names faltered while on screen, and I applaud each for their execution in their respective roles.
After nearly two and half years of anticipation since “Dune” (part one) was released in theaters in October 2021, I’d say it was worth the wait. “Dune: Part Two,” gets four and a half stars from me!
A good science fiction film will stick out if it is done properly, and “Dune” is definitely a franchise to look out for. Until part three – stay tuned…