TheMovieMob’s review published on Letterboxd:
🏆 4.4 / 5 🏆 — Dune: Part Two is a cinematic marvel that demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible.
Absolutely mesmerizing! The sound design, score, cinematography, production design, performances, and cast are breath-taking. Denis Villeneuve establishes himself as one of the foremost directors of our time with this breathtaking masterpiece. Dune: Part Two takes every visual element from the first film and elevates it to near perfection. Featuring an ensemble cast of A-listers, Javier Bardem shines as the standout performer, effortlessly blending comedic moments with heartfelt sincerity in this dogmatic tale. Zendaya embodies the soul of the film, portraying her character's concerns and conflicts with grace as the story unfolds. While the film boasts astonishing strengths, the pacing of Dune: Part Two could benefit from a slightly faster tempo and delivering more action in battle scenes. Some characters (particularly the antagonists) needed more development to make their deaths or sacrifices more impactful. However, these are minor criticisms in the grand scope of this epic sci-fi masterpiece.
- See where Dune: Part Two ranks: 2024 | Florence Pugh | Denis Villeneuve | Rebecca Ferguson | Anya Taylor-Joy
