He will do what must be done. Denis Villeneuve builds upon the world of Dune in monumental fashion. Part Two is colossal; in scale, action, and heart. There’s an intuitive steadiness to it that knows when to drum up the urgency of propulsive action and when to pull back so its characters are given space to evolve with intention. Villeneuve is at the height of his powers here, orchestrating all the intricacies of a sci-fi epic with clear-eyed precision. The Muad'Dib of 21st century blockbuster cinema. 

Timothée Chalamet leads an all-star ensemble of thespians with the assurance of a bonafide Hollywood superstar, an increasing rarity in today’s age. His growth as a performer is palpable, mirroring the ascension of the character he plays onscreen. And as rare as the qualities of the Hollywood star have become, Villeneuve has managed to forge an ensemble of them who transcend modern limitations of the medium. 

Zendaya is at the core of Part Two, keeping us grounded in humanity as everything around her is stirred by prophecy. She exudes so much while saying little, once again reminding us all very few are able to achieve what she does. Rebecca Ferguson is undeniable; a sublime force of nature. Austin Butler sheds the hair and criticisms with a ferocious turn that left me wanting more. Josh Brolin, Léa Seydoux, Souheila Yacoub, Dave Bautista, Javier Bardem and Florence Pugh fill crucial spaces with varying degrees of spice. 

In all Dune: Part Two is a towering achievement much like other sequels to classic sagas in film. Villeneuve, his cast and his crew are so innately connected in this journey and it shows with every frame. With Messiah in very early stages of development and a spin-off series arriving late 2024 there’s so much left to uncover. But for now, Long Live the Fighters!