Matthew Briggs

Some good writing, acting and a fun watch. I really hope plenty more people see it in the cinema as it was worth it just to share some of the laughs earned through writer's wit and the casts' strong delivery. Decent pacing, in that things move along quickly - intentionally. The production feels self-aware about what it is, without ridiculing itself. A nice balance that made the comedy hit quite nicely in places. It does struggle with emotional investment in the characters, but they had the sense not to dwell on emotional points too long. A well-rounded, light-hearted watch to keep the whole family entertained. Probably my favourite humorous fantasy adventure since Your Highness.

Not perfect, but still a fantastic adaptation. I'm a fan of the book, so already deeply familiar with the factions and political landscape around the story brought to screen. The film doesn't get overly bogged down in the intricate details, so it's a more accessible, but it is still a slow burn. That said, I felt it did what was necessary to pay respect to the source material without bloating the runtime too much - splitting it into 2 parts was a good call. I do miss the narrations of the princess Irulan and thought the introduction of the planet Dune and the spice Melange was way too underplayed and the title overlay was a joke. Kudos to everyone involved with part 1 and hopefully part 2 doesn't disappoint. With what's been delivered so far, I'm rooting for their commercial success, so more films like them get made.

Great concept. Poor execution, particularly on the writing/plot front. Some good moments of acting from some of the cast, but these just reveal glimpses of what could have been. Senseless characters making constant senseless decisions without any kind of arc makes for a frustrating, rather than engaging watch. I get the feeling the characters' problem-solving capacity was limited by the show's production concerns and rather than incorporate logical constraints into the plot, the writers instead chose blanket dim-wittedness. Season 2 really tested my tolerance of garbage. That said, there is enough good about the show to hook me in. Although it does leave me feeling a similar sense of shame that follows the enjoyment I get from smelling my own farts.

A decent story ark full of highly irritating characters, decisions and manga-style monologues.

Sporadic meaningless nonsense. Visually stimulating, but that's about it.

There's plenty of other 1-2 star reviews that articulate the failures of this garbage more than I can be bothered with. Personally found reading them cathartic and the most enjoyable aspect of engaging with the show. Another example to aspiring writers that the bar for attaining some of that sweet sweet Netflix cash is promisingly low.