It seemed ambitious to mount an expedition on a schoolnight to the cinema to see a 155 min space fantasy, especially given the quality of sleep I got during Blade Runner 2049. Yet Dune was a surprisingly gripping telling of a quite in-depth book and kept my attention the whole way through. I was surprised to see that when the lights came up the cinema was totally chock-full – a sight I’ve not seen in years! Here’s hoping Part 2 gets made, if only to see who ends up being signed to it: Villeneuve’s gambit here appears to be to stack the cast with talent and then kill them all off before the film ends. 
Overview
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.
Production countries: United States of America
Production companies: Legendary Pictures
