Dune is a movie that completely immerses the viewer in its world, story, characters and mythology. A sci-fi/fantasy film of this magnitude has not been seen since the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
On an audio and visual level the film is simply breathtaking, with excellent cinematography, visual effects and a booming score. In spite of the slower pace I was completely riveted just following the story, political drama and learning about the world.
There are a great many characters here, each of them given moments to shine. None felt unnecessary. Certainly it seems as though we haven't seen much of Paul and his story, but the setup is intriguing. While the ending is somewhat abrupt, and lacks the impact that one might hope for, this is a fantastic start to what will hopefully become a great sci-fi saga.
On an audio and visual level the film is simply breathtaking, with excellent cinematography, visual effects and a booming score. In spite of the slower pace I was completely riveted just following the story, political drama and learning about the world.
There are a great many characters here, each of them given moments to shine. None felt unnecessary. Certainly it seems as though we haven't seen much of Paul and his story, but the setup is intriguing. While the ending is somewhat abrupt, and lacks the impact that one might hope for, this is a fantastic start to what will hopefully become a great sci-fi saga.
