Dune Part Two changed my life

🎬 In this FilmSpeak video essay we discuss why Dune Part Two is a masterpiece and how Dune Part Two changed my life.

In this Dune Part Two review and Dune 2 analysis, we delve deep into why Dune Two stands as a monumental achievement in the realm of blockbuster cinema. Join me on a journey as I share how this film not only changed my perspective but also left an indelible mark on my life.

My experience with Dune was anything but straightforward. Initially, Dune Part One didn't quite resonate with me, I literally made a video called I watched Dune and felt nothing, leading to a period of turbulence in my appreciation for the epic saga. However, I couldn't shake the feeling that the disconnect lay within me rather than the film itself. And oh, how grateful I am that I persisted.

Dune has since become a cinematic obsession, gripping me with its unparalleled storytelling, breathtaking visuals, and profound thematic depth. With each subsequent viewing, I uncover new layers, and the film's hold on me only strengthens. It's a testament to the craftsmanship of Denis Villeneuve and his team, with a key assist from Hans Zimmer perfect Dune soundtrack, who have created an experience that transcends mere entertainment.

In many ways, Dune harkens back to a golden era of blockbuster filmmaking, reminiscent of the 2000s when spectacle, risk-taking, and visionary storytelling reigned supreme. It evokes the same sense of awe and wonder as classics like the Star Wars Prequels, the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, and the Lord of the Rings trilogy, leaving an indelible mark on audiences and creating lifelong fans in the process.

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Dune 2 is directed by Denis Villeneuve and picks back up with Paul Atreides, who 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. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem reprise their roles from the first film, with Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, and Souheila Yacoub joining the ensemble cast.
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[trekgreenwood]

A detail of the film I thought was scary was in the end, the Freman don’t even collect the bodies for water anymore, they just burn them. That’s how much they blindly believe water will soon be coming to the planet.

Edit: I'd like to add from what some people have said in the comments. Yes, I know that it’s supposed to mirror the beginning of the film how the Harkonnens were burning the Atreides bodies, and now under Paul’s ruling, the Freman are burning the Harkonnen bodies. There’s also the perspective that Harkonnen water is basically only good for stillsuits compared to drinking it. But additionally, the Freman didn't even think to feed the bodies to the worms either. They won't even offer the bodies to their god. Goes to show how far they've strayed by following Paul.

[reikowallach]

I love how "lead them to paradise" parallels "give them hell". They mean the same thing, but carry very different meaning at the same time. Genius.

[WardenNFG]

4:35 Watching dune is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.

[laurenherrmann_videos]

Just a quick note, Paul didn't abandon the name Usal. It's referred to as his secret name, so I imagine he wouldn't use it when addressing the Imperium. In fact, it might even be considered disrespectful to the Freman if he DID use it publicly.

[goldenlightpictures]

From “feeling nothing” to having his life changed. Griffins dune character arc is complete! 😁 😅

[ralph]

A point: The Kwisaz Haderach is by definition a male. The plan of the Bene Gesserit was to have Leto and Jessica's daughter have a son with Feyd Ruatha and that was to be the Kwisaz Haderach, but under Bene Gesserit control instead of out in the wild with an axe to grind and phenomenal cosmic power.

Edit: Also, the Fremen Messiah/ Lisan Al Gaib is a prophecy manufactured by the Bene Gesserit's Missionara Protectiva in case a sister is marooned with the Fremen. They have these seeded in indigenous populations throughout the imperium. They are unrelated to the Kwisaz Haderach breeding program.

[lewystyles]

I will never understand how people weren’t gripped right away from Dune

[joaquinwaters]

“Here lies a toppled god, his fall was not a small one. We did but build his pedestal, a narrow and a tall one.” — Dune Messiah

[Kcpvvy]

What I adore about Paul’s arc is that it’s similar to what i used to love Eren Jaeger for. He does these horrible things yes, because he is corrupted but he genuinely chose THE best option to save all of humanity and the fremen. In so many futures the enemies win, the Harkonnens exhibit evil dominance over the galaxy, the emperor murdering the Fremen, the entire universe failing etc. he does all of the awful things you said he does in the movie but at the same time, he quite literally has no other choice. That complexity of knowing what you do is awful but it’s somehow still the most beneficial choice for all is such an interesting and complex conflict and I love how many ways you can look at it and the effects that pressure must have on a young man

[scatterbrainedreviews]

I already feel like Part 2 is the epic movie of my 20s that’ll be discussed years from now like a lord of the rings or og Star Wars trilogy. It not only had different friends of mine coming together to talk about it repeatedly after multiple viewings, it also has people picking up the books again. Messiah was sold out at a few spots near me! My friends and I are reading the series now and passing the books around. Truly a movie that hits and will be remembered!

[Patrick_Bateman____]

The part that hit me the hardest was in Dune Pt. 2 when the great houses refuse to honor Paul’s ascension. Paul looked devastated for a moment. He’d seen the jihad to come and the billions dead. He knew this was likely an inevitability. He made a final desperate attempt to take the throne without a war and was unable to. That just crushed me. If you’ve read Messiah you know the horrors to come.

[armacanqui]

I’ve seen Dune 2 five times now (3 on IMAX, including the legendary 70mm format), and it truly has become a God-tier film for me. The adaptations by Villeneuve have been masterful in balancing faithfulness to the novel while forging a path of their own (on top of being palatable to general audiences and not insulting discerning viewers’ intelligence).

I’m fully in board the Denis Al Gaib train, as I’m confident he will be able to adapt Dune: Messiah in a similar vein as the first book.

[GreylanderTV]

Taking the "Paul as villain" analysis too far by ignoring that Paul's extreme prescience is part of the diegetic reality of Dune. Paul is not perfect, nor omniscient, but he _is_ profoundly prescient and his visions, especially after drinking the Water of Life, are not delusions. They don't always come true because he sees the landscape of possible futures, not _the_ singular future. Something more akin to quantum probabilities. While it is true that he becomes a villain from the perspective of billions of people across the galactic empire, he does so because he is choosing (or at least attempting to choose) the "least evil" path for the greatest part of humanity.

Paul's prescience confronts him with the _trolley problem, _ but on an unimaginable scale.

He certainly possess human weaknesses and the bias of his upbringing as royalty to believe himself, possessed of an innate right to lead, to rule. This is not in and of itself evil, especially if the sees his role as that of steward. There is an arrogance to it, of course. But if you were taught from birth that it was your natural place to rule, you'd be hard pressed not to believe it. Further more, once power comes to you, it is nearly impossible to relinquish, however much you may wish to. You may abdicate, but having given up your power, those who fill the vacuum will always see you as a potential threat. You will never be safe. Few consider this _trap_ that royalty are born into, not of their own choosing.

Because the books let us see Paul's thoughts, we know him to be far more selfless than most people. We cannot know for sure whether his choice of the "least evil" path is, indeed, the least evil, because while his prescience is real, it is not omniscient or absolute. His motive may not be absolutely pure, but they are cleaner than most.

In this way Herbert succeeds to well: he gave us a hero, a dictator, that we would easily root for, "for all the right reason". Thus Herbert undermines his own intended _warning_ about charismatic leaders and fanatical loyalty. Even _Dune Messiah_ and subsequent boos fail to wholly repair this flawed, nearly contradictory, message.

[leophoenix]

I didn't see Dune Part One in theatres back in 2021, but after watching it for the first time a few months ago I knew I needed to see Part Two on the big screen. These movies give me hope for the future of filmmaking. If I had more free-time I would definitely see this again in theatres. (Maybe not 5 times though)

[kg]

Love when a movie develops the audience as a character

[xicoxnicx]

This truly resonates with me. This movie became a top 10 all timer for me by the third watch.

[jdslipknot]

Paul's speech towards the war council was pure gas.

[Maya_Ruinz]

Had the same feeling the first time I read the book, it wasn’t until I reread it that I was pulled in and it changed my life. 25 years later I Iive and breathe the story, I used to meditate on the litany of fear in order to get through my basic training in the military.

[Leppalimes]

I'm hoping for one small glimpse of Paul's potential Golden Path in Dune Messiah. Two seconds, that's all I ask. If you know you know.

[nethaendafendr]

Had the 100% EXACT same experience as you did, mate. First viewing on first film, I felt it was slow and somewhat convoluted. Second time around, I liked it way more. Though first viewing for this, man.

From soundtrack to cinematography to direction to writing to acting to the perfect feel of science fiction and Dune as a whole, this film’s no short of perfection. And I can see that with how much of a passion project this video essay was.