Critics Rave: ‘Dune 2’ receives unanimous praise ahead of theatrical release
Critics Rave: ‘Dune 2’ receives unanimous praise ahead of theatrical release. It’s typical for initial reviews of productions like ‘Dune 2’ to lean towards exaggeration, but achieving such a unanimous consensus is uncommon.
By Megan Sauer
After multiple delays caused by the strike of actors and scriptwriters, the highly anticipated sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune finally had its European premiere in London, making a splash with a stunning retro-futuristic dress worn by Zendaya.
Her bold and robotic look at the Dune 2 premiere left everyone speechless, reminiscent of the iconic Maria from the 1927 film Metropolis, but actually designed by Thierry Mugler in the fall of 1995.
Prior to the London premiere, Mexico witnessed absolute excitement at the Dune 2 premiere, where fans went wild for Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, and the rest of the spectacular cast involved in the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novels.
Yesterday, the embargo was lifted, allowing critics from around the world to share their initial impressions on social media, and the response couldn’t be more enthusiastic.
While it’s important to maintain perspective and acknowledge that early reviews for such productions tend to be overly positive, the unanimous consensus is quite remarkable.
Here are some of the first reactions to Dune 2 on social media, ahead of its theatrical release on March 1:
Steven Weintraub (Collider): “It won’t surprise anyone, but I loved #Dune2. Incredible filmmaking. Brilliant soundtrack.
The entire cast is excellent. The sole downside for me was the longing for it to be extended. I’m not kidding. The movie drags 2 hours and 40 minutes (?) and I would have loved to see it for another hour.”
Germain Lussier (Gizmodo): “Denis Villeneuve nails it with #DunePartTwo, a fascinating and terrifying character study told on a gloriously grand sci-fi scale.
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya deliver outstanding performances, the scenes are breathtaking, and the entire cast elevates the production to new heights. It’s great.”
Sean O’Connell (Cinemablend): “#DunePartTwo is MASTERFUL filmmaking on an epic scale. Denis Villeneuve combines gripping character development with vast, expansive cinematic imagery.
And the cast evolves into their roles. I slightly prefer the ‘Simpler DUNE’ to this complex chapter, but still, a huge achievement.”
Griffin Schiller (Filmspeak): “#DunePartTwo is not just Denis [Villeneuve]s masterpiece; it is the definitive science fiction epic of a generation. A tragic story of blind fanaticism and corruption.
A spectacular, moving, and inspiring masterclass of aesthetics and mood that beautifully reflects Paul’s turbulent journey. It left me speechless!”
Scott J. Davis (The People’s Movies): “#DunePartTwo is SPECTACULAR. Villeneuve presents an epic, majestic voyage into stunning realms that captivates the senses with its breathtaking visuals, immersive atmosphere, and awe-inspiring sound design.
A uniformly magnificent cast with Chalamet impressing again, Rebecca Ferguson incredible. Cinema on its largest scale.”
Rosa Parra (Daily Chela): “#Dune2 is an epic and masterful cinematic experience. It is visceral, palpable, and should be seen on the biggest screen possible. I saw it a few days ago, and I am still relishing that experience.
The rich mythology, the acting, and the story are enhanced by the visual and sound design. I dare say it’s a perfect movie. Better than the first. All the character building, the story, and the crafting of its world pays off enormously in the third act. A third act that left me speechless and amazed. Yes, I loved it. #Dune2″
