Atom User Reviews for Dune

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HM
Hunter McDonald
#slow
#boring
#snoozefest

The actors did their part very well, but in regards to the movie itself…. Well it was very dragged out and anti climatic. I didn’t see in the previews where it was part one and not and entire film. Zendaya was barely in the film at all…. Literally it bounced back and forth…

DH
Dustin H
#greatcast
#intense
#greatvisualfx

This movie lives true to the book. An amazing cast and screenplay makes this a must see!

AB
Ana Barrientos

BAD BORING MOVIE!! My Money Back!!!.

DP
Derrik Porter
#intense

would have rather had both part one and two with an intermission. Feels like it's not meant to be a full movie.

KC
Kiersten Clark
#intense
#epic
#mustsee

This generations lord of the rings.

DB
Dillon Bruxvoort

Epic in every way. Villeneuve at his best

AK
Amy Kossnar
#greatvisualfx
#actionpacked
#greatcast

All tension, no build up. Comes off disjointed and tedious.

MW
Michael Wager
#intense
#epic
#greatvisualfx

Can’t wait for part 2

DK
Deborah Kindler
#greatcast
#greatvisualfx
#greatspecialeffects

I thoroughly enjoyed this version of DUNE. I can see where Part II will lead the viewer. Star Wars has nothing on the Special Effects. Well done.

RG
Ryan Green
#greatvisualfx
#original
#slow

Considering all of the religious allegories, it felt like walking in the desert for forty years.

SW
Seth Walker
#greatvisualfx
#great
#greatcast

amazing Movie take a buddy out to see it. A good time

AV
Adam Vender
#intense
#great
#greatvisualfx

loved it.

CM
Carlos Macario
#epic
#great
#greatvisualfx

The sheer scale alone of the set pieces puts this movie in award winning territory. My experience in iMAX was incredible and I felt (as maybe many did) encapsulated by the atmosphere of the spectacle. The sound design was next level, I mean it was BOOMING.

JL
John L.
#greatvisualfx
#fantasy

Movie tries too hard to be unique and ends up confusing more than anything else

RC
Ricardo Cuenca-Aguila

This movie is weirdddd

JM
Jay Moreno
#greatcast
#intense
#greatvisualfx

Can’t wait for part 2!!

FA
Fuad Ali
#blockbuster
#mustsee
#greatvisualfx

Can't wait for part 2!!

JD
John DiSanzo
#epic

This movie is definitely getting nominated for an Academy Award.

DT
Derekteresa Taylor
#boring

Visually it was great bit I thought it was too long

NS
Nathan Schaefer
#mustsee
#seeingitagain
#epic

cinematic perfection

AB
Anthony Boyd
#greatvisualfx
#greatcast
#intense

5 out of 5 performance.

KK
Kimberly Kimberly
#surprising
#datenight
#mustsee

Great movie with a great cast! All around a very entertaining movie with a good story.

PC
Patrick Canedo
#mustseebro
#original
#greatcast

Way better than the original Dune in the 80s

GC
George Chao

sand

JR
Jared Robertson
#mustsee
#intense
#epic

As good as and similar to Avatar. Will win awards. So good on imax.

BN
Brian Nardi
#allthefeels
#inspiring
#fantasy

What an experience! It was perfect on the Dolby screen.

ME
Matthew Epley
#blockbuster
#fantasy
#mustsee

Outstanding.

LR
L.D Richerson
#greatvisualfx
#greatcast

I felt they could have done a better job with the ending, and letting you know there will be a part 2. It was like reading a book and stopping mid sentence. You're like "Oh, that's it?!"

BM
BARBARA Mesh
#waytooloud

I would have probably enjoyed it more if I could understand what the Lady of the house was saying. She spoke too softly. Unlike the background "music/ noise " which blew your eardrums out! My ears rang for hours afterwards. Please Emagine Theater, turn your volume down.…

VN
Vanessa T Noriega R
#greatvisualfx
#mustsee
#blockbuster

I looooove thimothee is this one! It was interesting to watch I hope part 2 is coming out soon

SA
Sayri Arita
#mustseebro
#greatcast
#kidslovedit

Perfect movie

BH
Brian Holloway
#blockbuster
#worthyadaptation
#mustsee

Absolutely phenomenal and better than expected from the trailers. If you’re a fan of the books, you might cry of joy.

NS
Noah Spencer
#actionpacked
#mustseebro
#epic

Fantastic all around.

KQ
Kevin Quiroz
#intense
#blockbuster
#greatvisualfx

Awesome visuals and great story, a great introduction to the series!

TH
Tim Hixson

excellent cast, sets and overall mood

JW
Joshua Webb
#greatcast
#greatvisualfx
#seeingitagain

It was only one of the most impressive film going experiences I've ever had. It was compelling, exciting and beautiful!

BJ
Brad Johnson
#mustseebro

It was Dune !

DH
David Haile
#epic
#greatcast
#mustsee

See it on the biggest screen possible.

MT
Matt Talent
#greatvisualfx
#greatcast
#epic

Loved it

AS
Abbey Stratton
#fantasy
#epic
#seeingitagain

they do not try rush everything. looking forward to the sequel.

TM
Tim Mitchell

Excellent adaptation

JC
James Covington

it was advertised as like Doom 2 it was a remake as far as I'm concerned it was not that good the older movie was much better even though I did have people of color in it which makes sense being a desert planet that was the only redeeming Factor

AF
Ari Fay
#greatvisualfx
#intense
#epic

An epic space opera in the desert. Great pacing, incredible acting, and an interesting story. Felt shorter than it was.

AY
Alyssa Yegge
#intense
#greatvisualfx
#epic

Fantastic Dune movie that finally does the book justice!

AR
Allen Robelo
#mustseebro
#surprising
#greatcast

Masterpiece- absolute perfection 10/10

SJ
Sergio Juarez
#seeingitagain
#mustsee
#epic

If you’re a fan of Dune or Sci-Fi you’ll love this

KG
Kevin G
#mustsee
#greatvisualfx
#epic

It was really cool. You feel fully immersed in the film’s universe. Keep in mind that it’s part 1 so don’t expect a complete story or conclusion yet.

KS
Kendra Seanor

I’m gonna make this review pretty brief. Good casting, good story concept, confusing plot and story issues. Rental at best

AL
Angel Laguado

Ehh, confusing. Everyone whispered. Music was intense on some scenes where camera was on the boy and not sure why. No sneak peak of part 2. Jason shaved his beard. So sandy I couldn’t see much, felt like I had sand in my own eyes. The girl in the dream not showing up until…

JC
Joao Coelho

Fantastic, especially if you've read the book(s). I liked the pace, although I can see how folks can think it develops slowly.. Best watched in the theater for sure. The soundtrack hits the right notes at the right time. Special fx are great, but not over the top.

Metacritic

60
Oct 28, 2021

There is simply not enough dramatic development to fill the film as a whole.

Metacritic review by Joe Morgenstern
Joe Morgenstern
Wall Street Journal
79
Oct 8, 2021

Dune is a tour de force of cinematic sci-fi, a star-studded yet deeply weird fantasy epic, a thoughtful and thrilling movie experience... And then it stops right in the middle.

Richard Trenholm
CNET
70
Sep 12, 2021

Being the hero of the story has never looked so poisoned, and that alone is thrilling enough to hope Villeneuve gets to make part two of this impressively batshit venture.

Metacritic review by Alison Willmore
Alison Willmore
New York Magazine (Vulture)