Review of Dune (2021) by Lakelandbuzz — 26 Oct 2021

The visuals and worldbuilding are good, shame about the people actually living in it being as 2d and interesting as cardboard. I wish they would dump these boring losers and there sandy bums and explore more of the galaxy and it's politics, as the directors apparently told them to emulate trees and be as wooden as possible.

Which is pretty annoying, because I know these people can act, but are intentiontaly holding back from emoting, I'm assuming, because the director told them to. The moments they're allowed to show actual emotion and character is rare, as they instead stare intensely at each other, talking in "Very serious whispers" as a soundtrack that sounds like a tribal singer stubbing her toe plays in the background.

If good worldbuilding and visuals are enough for you, I say go for it. This is clearly a movie for a audience who is nothing like me, who needs characters and emotion to stay invested. Otherwise, stay away and search for cheaper ways to fall asleep.