Naif’s review published on Letterboxd:
The 700th film
Okay, I didn't expect this but Dune: Part Two blew my mind. The visuals, the intense score, and the way the characters grew – it was everything I hoped for, and then more! Honestly, I don't think it's a perfect film. The plot jumps around a bit and feels rushed at times, but the more I watch, the more those issues fade away.
This movie is a feast for the senses. The way they shot it makes everything feel HUGE, and the music... wow. Hans Zimmer went full-on dark and epic, and it fits perfectly with Paul's transformation. Speaking of Paul, Timothée Chalamet crushes it. He's not that innocent kid from the first movie anymore. And can we talk about Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha? I guess Elvis did a lot of crack..
The pacing threw me off at first. But hey, maybe that's the point, mirroring the overwhelming changes Paul is facing. And I love how the first movie's dialogue comes back to haunt you in Part Two. All those omens suddenly have so much more weight!
Bottom line: I freaking loved Dune: Part Two. It's the kind of epic filmmaking we rarely get. A bit overwhelming? Yeah, but in the best way possible. Now I'm desperately craving the conclusion with Dune: Messiah that I might start reading the books!