Review of Dune (2021) by Datacube — 07 Nov 2021

A galaxy spanning book, a rich tapestry of characters. All based on a unique book and story series. Yet as a fan (even of most of the original film), the hope must be that the director learns from the feedback and does more than offer desert vistas and unrealised characters.

The actors have/has the potential talent but on this basis its much like the bladerunner 2049 - an arrow that hits the target but way way off the centre. Chalamet ends looking like an actor awaiting a directors vision.

Too many vista shots and insufficient editing and pointless wordless scenes. Its only saving grace is a second chance of part 2/2 and the real part of the story. Setting the stage does not need 2++ hours, otherwise it will be much like the original Dune film - a wasted opportunity.