Critics have begun revealing their reviews for Dune: Part Two ahead of its March 1st release date. The reviews have so far been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the world-building and cinematography. Furthermore, the film is currently certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a 97% score.
Dune: Part Two follows Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen. While seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe. He must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
Below are some critics’s reviews for Dune Part Two:
‘Dune: Part Two’ turns up the cinematic heat with a darker, more involving chapter. [It’s] the epitome of cerebral entertainment. – Preston Barta (Denton Record-Chronicle)
“Dune: Part Two is an awe-inspiring, visually stunning sci-fi spectacle and a devastating collision of myth and destiny on a galactic scale.” – Graeme Guttmann (Screen Rant).
If all this talk of prophecy and fate sounds like a rather ponderous way to spend [your time], don’t worry—Villeneuve knows exactly when to drop one of Part Two’s fantastic action sequences.” – Tom Jorgensen (IGN).
“It may take five and a half hours for his character to truly come to life, but two films in, Chalamet’s evolution as Paul gives everything a center.” – Danny Leigh (Financial Times)
“It moves with a similar nimbleness to Paul and Chani’s sandwalk” and that “the narrative is propulsive and relatively easy to follow.” – Lovia Gyarkye (The Hollywood Reporter).
“If you were a fence-sitter on the first, this should also hold your attention with a taut, well-done script and engaging characters with whom you’ll want to spend nearly three hours.” Kristen Lopez (TheWrap)
Part Two surpasses the first in almost every way. It is a technical masterpiece, as expected, but even the writing is a step up. It left me with this beautiful feeling that I had just experienced something truly special. – Austin Burke (Flick Fan Nation).
“The last act doesn’t quite land, but the opening two hours make for some of Villeneuve’s finest work.” David Jenkins (Little White Lies)
“It feels that there is something bigger, better, and obviously more decisive to come in the third and hopefully final part of the trilogy.” Damon Wise (Deadline).
Dune Part 2 stars Timothée Chalamet (Paul Atreides), Zendaya (Chani), Rebecca Ferguson (Lady Jessica), and Josh Brolin (Gurney Halleck). As well as Stellan Skarsgård (Baron Vladimir Harkonnen) and Dave Bautista (Glossu Rabban Harkonnen).