Dune 2 Full Spoiler Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Weird

TLDRA review of Dune 2, including the filmmaker's new album and Dune-inspired merchandise. Overall, the film is enjoyable but lacks the expected weirdness. The visuals, effects, costumes, and performances are stunning. Some changes from the book are intelligent, while others are not. The pacing is good, but the story would benefit from a high-budget series adaptation. The film's highlights include Paul riding the sandworm, the scenes on Giedi Prime, and the performances by Austin Butler and Javier Bardem. Changes like Gurney killing Rabban and Sgar's comedic relief work well. Florence Pugh's active portrayal of Irynn is also impressive. The decision to have Paul kill the Baron is controversial.

Key insights

🌟The film is visually stunning, with impressive effects, costumes, and cinematography.

Some changes from the book are intelligent and enhance the story, while others are questionable.

🐛The scene of Paul riding the sandworm is a standout moment in the film.

🌟The scenes on Giedi Prime, especially Feyd's gladiatorial arena, are visually stunning.

😄The performances by Austin Butler as Duncan Idaho and Javier Bardem as Sgar add comedic relief.

Q&A

Does the film live up to expectations?

The film is enjoyable, but some viewers may find it lacking the expected weirdness.

Are there significant changes from the book?

Yes, there are some changes, some of which enhance the story while others are questionable.

What are the standout moments in the film?

The scene of Paul riding the sandworm and the scenes on Giedi Prime, especially Feyd's gladiatorial arena, are visually stunning.

Are there any comic relief moments?

Yes, the performances by Austin Butler as Duncan Idaho and Javier Bardem as Sgar add comedic relief to the film.

Is the film worth watching?

If you enjoy visually stunning films and are a fan of the Dune universe, the film is definitely worth watching.

Timestamped Summary

01:10Filmmaker's new album and Dune-inspired merchandise mentioned.

03:30Initial thoughts on the film after first viewing.

05:08Highlights the scenes of Paul riding the sandworm and on Giedi Prime.

10:09Positive changes from the book to the film, including characters Gurney and Sgar.

14:30Controversial decision to have Paul kill the Baron instead of Alia.

13:10Impressive performances by Austin Butler and Javier Bardem.

14:21Florence Pugh's active portrayal of Irynn

14:44Closing thoughts on the film.