Dune | Warner Bros/Legendary Pictures
Audiences all over the world have anticipated the release of “Dune (Part 1)” and the time has finally arrived. The film was released in theaters and on HBO Max on Oct. 22. The story follows a society far off into the future and focuses on a man who is following his destiny.
Synopsis for the film
The official synopsis for “Dune” reads:
“A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the plant’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence - a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential - only those who can conquer their fear will survive.”
Movie Review
“Dune” has multiple impactful moments scattered across a daring and eerie score and still-shot story. Experiencing the film in theaters is definitely what the director, Denis Villeneuve, intended for audiences.
The two hour and thirty-five-minute film quickly introduces Paul and his family and goes on to unravel his dangerous expedition for a majority of the film. Fear and danger of the future are major themes for the film, allowing the viewer to experience the process from Paul’s perspective.
Beautifully shot scenes, intense fighting and futuristic concepts and focused acting all combine to promote a strong story based in the year 10,191.
Road to Adaptation
The original story “Dune” is actually engrossed in a series of novels started by Frank Herbert. Villeneuve’s goal then was a steep one: to make a movie that honored the origin story of Paul and all of the books’ beautiful elements while still creating a logical and timed film.
There is already talk of a “Dune (Part Two),” which is quite exciting, proving that Villeneuve has a powerful vision for adapting this story. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Issac, Dave Bautista, Josh Brolin, Stephen McKinley Henderson and more.
