An masterclass in science fiction filmmaking about the power of a story (and a dream) once it takes root in people. 

Highlights include: the breath-taking cinematography and special effects, Hans Zimmer’s mesmerizing score, all of the cast really bringing their A-game, the water of life scenes, the tension between Paul and his mother, how it depicts all the competing religious views of the prophecy, the relationship between Paul and Chani, riding the sand worm, a film within a film (the black and white sequence), the line about getting perspective from the highest dune, the narrow way Paul sees, the epic scope of the 3rd act, the visceral final fight, the ending that was both incredibly satisfying and emotionally devastating, and Denis Villeneuve cementing himself as the master science fiction filmmaker