If Dune: Part One was about the introduction of Paul Atreides, then Dune: Part Two is about the evolvement of Paul to Maud'dib.

With this, Timothee Chalamet has also "evolved". His performance in Dune: Part Two is incredible. Showing a vast range, Chalamet stepped up his game up ten-fold from the first entry, which is also attributed to Denis Villeneuve's direction, and overall story he is telling over the course of these movies. The directing process of this man is on full display here, with every actor involved being well thought out and orchestrated, especially that of Austin Butler in the role of Feyd Rautha Harkonnen. Javier Bardem may have commanded every scene he was in in Part One, but this exact thought can be changed out for Butler in Part Two. This is the first time I am really seeing Butler on screen, and, wow, this kid is a showstopper. You can't help but be drawn into his being, and I am now looking forward to seeing what else he has to offer after how impressed I was watching him in Dune: Part Two.

The cinematography is captivatingly breathtaking. I was in awe watching this on an iMax screen. I had to check my shoes for sand when I got up.

The camera work from Greig Fraser, the production design, and masterclass score from Hans Zimmer, are sewn together like a seemless tapestry woven from the finest of silkworms.

Now, I haven't read the book, but Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two, truly feel like the first two chapters of a book in movie form. You can easily see that these films have been meticulously plotted out and crafted with love. Both movies feel right on par with one another, but I do give the slight edge to Part Two.

That being said, these first two movies deserve to be watched together, and I am certain that I will say the same once we finally get Dune: Part Three.

Now...we wait...

9.25/10

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...still waiting.