Dune is a literary saga that seemed impossible to replicate on the big screen. When David Lynch tried it in 1984, Frank Herbert’s fans were shocked and the disaster was overwhelming. However, Denis Villeneuve has shown that he is capable of making a film worthy of this work, and with the second part he has surpassed himself even more.
While the 2021 film managed to be a hit among critics, the sequel has far surpassed its predecessor. The first reviews of the feature film have just been released and the truth is that it couldn’t be better rated. With a 97% positive reviews based on 117 reviews, it has become the director’s highest rated film.
What does the critics say about Dune: Part Two?
The opinions about Dune: Part Two are many, but in general they all agree: that it is one of the best science fiction movies in history. It is clear that Villeneuve has raised the stakes with the climax of the film starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, but few of us were able to imagine to what extent. This is what some of the reviews say:
“An authentic masterpiece that fulfills the promise of the first film while adding much more in terms of layers and depth” – Edward Douglas, Above the line
“A science fiction epic that makes history: a devastating tragedy of epic proportions, a warning about the dangers of fanaticism. It is an impressive feat of science fiction cinema that will place Dune: Part Two in the pantheon of the greatest sequels in history” – Hoai-Tran Bui, Inverse
“Dune: Part Two is more than just a sequel. It is a continuation, a culmination, and ultimately a fantastic elevation of everything you already loved about the 2021 film” – Germain Lussier, Gizmodo
“Dune: Part Two is as big an improvement over its predecessor as The Dark Knight was to Batman Begins” Reuben Baron, Looper
