Dune: Part Two

Dull. The first movie had the benefit of introducing us to a big-budget rendition of the Dune universe, this second one can't rely on that and so we're stuck with almost three hours of lore. Even though the film is way too long, it still feels rushed and cramped, as if Villeneuve didn't dare cut out the parts that simply weren't relevant enough.

Paul joins the Fremen and struggles with his destiny. The Fremen see him as their prophet, but Paul fears he might lead them into a war they cannot win. His mother on the other hand commits to her destiny and becomes an oracle. She travels South to convert the fundamentalists, whereas Paul remains up North to fight the Harkonnen.

The film's biggest problem is that the lore is incredibly cheesy and silly, but Villeneuve does everything in his power to make it look epic and significant. Which it is not, ever. Instead of a fun blockbuster, Dune feels more like a political thriller, but with giant worms, guitar-playing mercenaries, and mind-altering drugs. And I guess a third part is pretty much inevitable. Pfff.