Faith empowers all nations on this planet.

We all have the power to believe in something, or better yet, someone. Whether it is in your personal goals of growth, prosperity, and conquest, faith motivates us to become who we need to be to achieve that dream.

And if your self-worth isn't as forgiving, then faith in a "higher power" has certainly moved mountains.

Entire religions have been born out of faith and to this day, it continues to be a reason countries fight to survive.

Faith in an unimaginable power of foresight.

But like most things in our world, faith can be abused. Faith is not just a survival instinct, sometimes it's a tool to control the masses.

For every Jesus Christ figure, there are ruthless monsters like Pol Pot, Hernán Cortés, Napoleon Bonaparte, and so on & so forth.

Now, we bear witness to a new reign of power.

Desert power.

"You should have listened. You picked the wrong side." - Lady Jessica

"Side? You of all people should know there are no sides." - Reverend Mother

'Dune: Part Two' is one of the greatest sci-fi films ever made and will go down in history as a turning point for blockbuster cinema.

Not since 'The Lord of the Rings' has there been a film this epic in scale and presentation.

Director Denis Villeneuve, after a lifetime of amazing works, has finally proven himself one last time to mainstream audiences that yes, he is officially one of the "greats". The amount of delicate artistry painted into every scene, every frame, and every sound represents how powerful it is to have an auteur sitting in the director's chair.

Hollywood has tricked itself into believing that the best course of action for film is that it must service the 4 quadrants (every demographic) when in actuality, audiences just want something "new".

And while I'm not saying that 'Dune: Part Two' is fully "original", it is the granddaddy of all science fiction and Denis Villeneuve's direction feels fresh in this day & age of film.

There are things in this movie that I've never seen before and THAT is what audiences crave.

'Dune: Part Two' challenges the viewer with deeper themes on religion, war, and how faith blinds our ambition to survive. Sometimes we seek to believe in one thing just to avoid the truth, and I didn't expect a film of this size to tackle such a tough subject.

Hell, I wasn't even sure this adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel was gonna stick to its core theme...but it DID and I am shook.

Paul Atreides represents how malleable a figure can be to serve a certain goal and I adore how this film doesn't back away from the darkness of faith. For every blessing & wholesome part of faith, there is a twisted & corrupted section that rears its ugly head anytime it is even thought of.

'Dune: Part Two' carries its heavier themes without abandoning the spectacle audiences crave, delivering on one of the biggest & most satisfying 3rd acts in decades. It's funny how films like 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Top Gun: Maverick' seem so large & mighty in a vacuum but compared to this...small potatoes.

This movie feels BIGGER than the sandworms roaming Arrakis.

Greig Frasier's cinematography is legendary and I am desperate to catch a screening of this in IMAX, the way it was meant to be seen. Some of the most gorgeous visuals this side of sci-fi cinema and it's only March. Greig Fraiser's work here is Oscar-worthy.

Hans Zimmer's score, which was already iconic in 'Part One', hits even harder in 'Part Two'. The addition of a new melody into the main theme is sensational and I can already tell it's going to be one of Zimmer's greatest works. Just some of the most unique and powerful scores you'll ever hear.

Timothée Chalamet, holy shit. What a journey it has been watching his career blossom into what I can only describe as true stardom. While his boyish charms worked wonders for the original, what took me by surprise here is how strong of a presence he has in this film. He commands nearly every scene and by the end of this film, it doesn't feel like the same actor we all know. We may be entering a new age of superstardom and I cannot wait to see how this story fully ends. Timothée is otherworldly.

Zendaya can do no wrong and I absolutely adore how Chani was written in this film. With an elegant modernization of the character, Zendaya's performance brings the film back down to the shakey sandy ground and reminds us that while Paul is all-powerful...that does not make him all-good. Zendaya continues to be one of the best of her generation.

Austin Butler, god damn, I am SO IMPRESSED. While the world adored his portrayal of Rock & Roll's most iconic King...I feel that this notoriety typecasted the actor to SNL-level of degrees. Here, gone is the southern accent, and holy shit is Austin terrifyingly awesome. Feyd Rautha is played like the god-killer we all wished we got with Gorr the God-Butcher in 'Thor: Love & Thunder'.

Javier Bardem is the surprise comedic performance of the film that stole my heart. Stilgar is hysterical, lovable, and in truth, represents how religion can overpower a person's common sense. Javier, once again, proves how versatile of an actor he is.

Rebecca Ferguson digs her heel and turns it even further in 'Part Two' as Lady Jessica. A scene-chewing, rockstar of an evil queen and I couldn't get enough of it. I'm honestly shocked by how dead serious the film took her "new form" and I loved how it wasn't embarrassed by how odd it was. It makes her scarier than ever and I loved it.

While Florence Pugh is only in this film for a little bit, even then she is still a force to be reckoned with. Can't wait to see how this story fully unfolds in the final chapter.

'Dune: Part Two' recontextualizes everything you saw in 'Part One' and amplifies the horrors of war tenfold. While grand in visual splendor, you can't help but feel this sense of fear splashing upon the screen.

As our world struggles day to day with fear tactics, merciless killings of innocents, and blind trust in figures who care so little for others, you can't help but see the real-life parables in this film.

If we can't stop our world from total collapse, then what makes you think it is any different on another planet?

'Dune: Part Two' isn't just one of the most gorgeous blockbuster spectacles you'll ever see...it's a warning.