Zach Malan

I just read the first 4 Dune books within a couple months of the release. If you haven’t read the books you’ll likely come out of the theater content because of the quality of the movie, but also a little confused. I would not change much about this movie. The CGI and cinematography were great - spot on for the feel of the book. The movie’s score was perfect. Acting was all well directed. Dennis V did a great job and Dune has the potential to rival other top tier book to movie triumphs like LOTR’s. An instant classic for me as I think the rewatchability will be strong. I’m not sure how many movies they plan on doing but I would be so happy if they do the series as well as they did this first movie

Watching the female lead with the "Hey Arnold" haircut try to show emotions was painful. Her perfect role would be playing a trout transferred to a human body. The visuals are great, the actor who plays Empire has some shining moments, but otherwise this is a train wreck. The casting is awful and the writing is abysmal. Truly cringey dialogue. I only finished season one because I hate myself.

A masterclass in nuance. Everyone is complex and some shade of grey. Consequences catch up with us. Life is funny and terrible and is equal parts hope and despair. Best dark comedy ever made? Probably, yeah.