Cadinho93’s review published on Letterboxd:
"I am Paul Muad'Dib Atreides, duke of Arrakis! Long live the fighters!"
Dune: Part Two is the perfect epic Sci-Fi sequel to Denis Villeneuve's Part One. It accomplished all the main plot points of the book while delivering stellar performances and visuals that most films only dream of having. This film will go down as one of the best in Sci-Fi/Fantasy and it deserves all the laurels it will be gifted. This film is a masterpiece in storytelling and definitely is an outstanding experience to see.
From the beginning, you're thrust back into the chaotic, unpredictable and perilous world of Arrakis. The action is swift and meticulously planned, keeping you engaged from start to finish. What I appreciated about the first film carries over seamlessly into the sequel. Despite being a Sci-Fi film, it doesn't feel like one, even without the Sci-Fi-action and special effects, it remains a compelling, immersive and grounded storytelling experience.
Clocking in at 2-hours and 47 minutes, the film flies by, with not a single wasted moment. The narrative flows effortlessly, maintaining organized chaos and hitting all the necessary beats along the way. Given that it's a sequel, you might expect a drop-off, but that's simply not the case. Another standout aspect is Hans Zimmer's score. Each note propels the narrative with intent, effectively enhancing the atmosphere of every scene.
Basically, the characters, acting, screenplay, world building, storytelling, music score, actions sequences, cinematography, sound design, production design, clothings, movements and everything in between makes the film for a cinematic masterpiece. Denis Villeneuve provides a masterclass of filmmaking and proves himself to be one of the best directors of the last 10+ years.
The casting continuation is perfect all the way through, with great new add-ons. Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) is believable, raw and real as. He's flawless as the lead. Chani (Zendaya), Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), Gurney Halleck (Josh Brolin) and Stilgar (Javier Bardem) are fantastic per usual. Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård) and Glossu Rabban Harkonnen (Dave Bautista) continue their evil. Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen (Austin Butler) does steal the show, Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh) and Shaddam IV (Christopher Walken) are solid fresh casts.
Overall, Dune: Part Two is an inspiring, visually stunning Sci-Fi spectacle and an incredible collision of myth, adventure, destiny on a galactic scale, which makes it a fantastic piece of filmmaking, rarely seen in modern day cinema and definitely a sequel that does justice to the first film, as well as the book, also a film for everyone to definitely experience at the movie theaters.
