Honestly, my view on both Dune films has diminished after watching this again. The world itself is incredibly immersive and undeniably stunning. Unlike other sci-fi films, Dune focuses more on the political dynamics of its universe, which is genuinely intriguing. However, what really drags both of these films down is how the story is portrayed and the lack of (any) strong character development. Not once, during either of these films, have I felt a deep connection with any of these characters.

And no, I did not feel much emotion for Jason Momoa’s characters death either.

I felt a stronger connection with Noa in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes compared to any of the characters here. Paul is interesting and has many great scenes in the film, but there isn’t a specific moment that makes me truly care about his character.

Besides that, I did not like how this film ended. At the end of the first Dune, we were left on a cliffhanger just as Paul’s journey was beginning. At the end of Dune: Part Two, we end on yet another cliffhanger, leaving me quite unsatisfied. Yes, we got to see Paul triumph and demonstrated his power and influence (which was awesome), but the lack of a definitive conclusion makes the narrative feel incomplete. Instead of providing a sense of closure or significant character resolution, the film leaves us hanging once again, making it hard to feel truly invested in the story’s outcome. 

Still a good film, just expect a bit more from the story.