Villeneuve has really made a name for himself within the sci-fi genre for his work on Arrival, and Bladerunner 2049, both excellent films!
Now he has released Dune, and this is his best and most audacious film yet! It feels like a cross between Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones and Bladerunner...and that's a compliment.
He delivers the intergalactic story of warring noble houses, with real style and doesn't over do any of the fantastical elements, keeping them and the story grounded.
The cast is A-list and their performances are to a person incredible, the cinematography is epic in style and scope, the sets have something about them that reminds of you Bladerunner but also ancient civilisations, the music is emotionally gripping yet haunting, and it's all just beautiful in how it's delivered. Perfect.
The film is an epic and that scale is demonstrated in abundance, however at the same time there is a very quiet personal focus on the main character Paul. That juxtaposition means you are enthralled by the scale of the epic, but emotionally pulled into the main character story arc...which keeps you grounded in the world in more than a superficial way.
This film sets up a lot of elements for the 2nd movie and I cannot wait to see what happens! (I haven't read the book yet...for my sins).
Now he has released Dune, and this is his best and most audacious film yet! It feels like a cross between Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones and Bladerunner...and that's a compliment.
He delivers the intergalactic story of warring noble houses, with real style and doesn't over do any of the fantastical elements, keeping them and the story grounded.
The cast is A-list and their performances are to a person incredible, the cinematography is epic in style and scope, the sets have something about them that reminds of you Bladerunner but also ancient civilisations, the music is emotionally gripping yet haunting, and it's all just beautiful in how it's delivered. Perfect.
The film is an epic and that scale is demonstrated in abundance, however at the same time there is a very quiet personal focus on the main character Paul. That juxtaposition means you are enthralled by the scale of the epic, but emotionally pulled into the main character story arc...which keeps you grounded in the world in more than a superficial way.
This film sets up a lot of elements for the 2nd movie and I cannot wait to see what happens! (I haven't read the book yet...for my sins).