One of the two men must die, Jamis insists.Īs an authentic representation of the original novel's conflict, this scene is arguably fine in isolation. The sequence that follows is one that Lynch filmed but the original theatrical cut skipped: Paul's deadly duel against a warrior named Jamis, who had appeared in Paul's dreams. Paul (Chalamet) and his mother, Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson, multiple Mission: Impossible films), have escaped great peril and fled alone into the sands of the planet Arrakis, also known as Dune, when they're happened upon by mysterious and anxious Fremen warriors. This is likely the moment viewers will remember the film's 2 hour 35 minute runtime and wonder how its plot might shake out, as compared to Lynch's take, which somehow blew through Herbert's entire first tome in only 137 minutes.Īrguably the most crucial difference is when Villeneuve's version stops: at a far-from-pivotal moment. The new film, which was slated to launch as far back as November of last year, is advertised on posters as Dune, but as the opening credits roll, its true title emerges: Dune, Pt. From here on out, expect spoilers-and saltiness about the ending
Something so bold yet mixed feels all too appropriate for a beloved but unwieldy storytelling series like Frank Herbert's. The new Dune has something for everyone to embrace, gasp at, sink their teeth into, and be utterly annoyed or puzzled by. And while Denis Villeneuve's ambitious take is certainly anchored in a familiar story, marked by identical storytelling beats, it works hard to differentiate itself from the 1984 film, as if to make it easier for fans to love both of them. Lead actor Timothée Chalamet also comfortably surmounts whatever massive expectations series fans might have about the Dune universe's latest "chosen one."īut that's not to say it's a perfect or even great film-a fact that shouldn't necessarily ring alarm bells for anyone familiar with David Lynch's cult-favorite effort. And despite a sizable cast of seemingly important characters, Dune does a good job establishing empathy and likability across the board-without losing the story's thread. I left my first screening of Dune (2021) convinced that I would watch it again soon.įor a film that spends much of its time in a barren desert wasteland, Dune's cinematography consistently dazzles.
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