Denis Villeneuve is the Lisan al Gaib of Sci-Fi Cinema
Cinema was rarely this epic. DUNE: PART TWO rumbles and booms until it knocks you out. A blockbuster unlike anything. Not only because this is an audio-visual masterpiece, but also because this is a demanding task to watch. It requires active engagement. Villeneuves work is stimulating, thought-provoking and lets you totally dive into the world of DUNE which is brought to life in stunning detail once again - better and…
A nuanced exploration of emancipation and self-discovery. Rather than solely focusing on feminism, the movie delves into broader themes of autonomy and personal growth, which resonate on a universal level. Bella's journey, while framed within the context of patriarchal influence, ultimately transcends gender constraints to speak to the human experience of breaking free from societal norms. Which is why I think this is another Lanthimos Masterpiece.
DUNE is the opposite of the cinema the most people are used to. For some this may be an unusual and hard accessible movie while for others it will be a revelation about what movies in cinema can offer beyond the mass produced mainstream-cinema like the Fast and the Furious-Franchise or the MCU.
Don't get me wrong. I don't wanna say that the MCU is bad. I also love it by myself, but what I wanna say is that it's…
