Dune
Dune

Dune

2021Movie155 minEnglish

Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

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IMDb8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic74/100
Google Users90%
Director: Denis VilleneuveGenres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Action

Plot Summary

In the distant future, Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man, is thrust into a dangerous galactic power struggle. His noble family is tasked with taking stewardship of the desert planet Arrakis, the only source of the most valuable substance in the universe, the spice melange. As betrayal and conflict erupt, Paul must embrace his destiny and confront the fate of his family and his people on this hostile world.

Critical Reception

Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune' was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for its stunning visuals, immersive sound design, and faithful adaptation of Frank Herbert's complex novel. While praised for its epic scale and ambition, some noted its deliberate pacing and the fact that it only covers the first half of the book, leaving viewers anticipating the sequel.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its breathtaking visual spectacle and masterful world-building.
  • Lauded for its faithful adaptation and ambitious scope.
  • Some critics found the pacing deliberate, while others appreciated its immersive quality.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praised Dune for its stunning visuals, epic scale, and faithful adaptation of the source material. Many highlighted the immersive atmosphere and sound design, though a portion felt it was incomplete as it only adapts half the novel.

Awards & Accolades

Won 10 Primetime Emmy Awards, nominated for 6 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay, and won 3 BAFTA Awards.

Fun Fact

The iconic sandworm from the film was designed to be less of a creature and more like a moving mountain, emphasizing its colossal scale and ancient nature within the Dune universe.

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Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

I was really eager to watch this movie and at the same time a wee bit concerned because I knew that I would be hugely disappointed if it turned out to be another movie massacring a classic source material. I have to admit that it was a v...
JPV852

JPV852

This newest adaptation of the classic Frank Herbert novel (which I've never read) has the usual amazing visuals director Denis Villeneuve is known for alongside great cinematography from Greig Fraser (Rogue One, upcoming The Batman) plus th...
badelf

badelf

I read Frank Herbert's book, Dune, when I was in high school and really don't remember it much except that it was great and a little scary. At that age, I probably didn't get the subtext message. I never saw any movies of it so I decided...
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I enjoyed parts of this movie. But I seem to recall that I enjoyed reading the book this is based on (it was decades ago after all). And since I don’t remember the details of the source novel, I don’t know if it is the screenplay that dragg...
Mex5150

Mex5150

I'll open by saying I am not a fan of Villeneuve. In fact, I think he's a hack whose only genuine talent is making stupid people falsely think they are actually quite smart. I am also a HUGE Dune fan. They have been my favourite series of b...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/dune-spoiler-free-review "Dune sets the new standard for epic cinema with eyegamic visuals, powerful sound design and score, and a compelling story told surrounded by an...
tahmid_007

tahmid_007

Great movie with excellent BG music and visual effects. Waiting for part two.
Tsavo

Tsavo

As a child, I remember catching David Lynch’s “Dune” on TV. I was too young to really understand the plot at the time, but I didn’t care, all I knew was that the worms were awesome. When I got a little older, I read the book for my firs...
Habenula

Habenula

The worst movie I've ever seen. Don't waste your time.
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**FABULOUS 🥇🥇🥇🥇 . . . . And , Oh , Yes . . . . Hans Zimmer's Score's Already Got "OSCAR" Written On It 😉 ; & EXPECT A WHOLE " HOST OF OTHER _MAJOR_ NOMINATIONS - AS WELL "** This Is A **- _B I G_ -** Screen - MINI - Review. Pictur...