Dune

Hey guys, how's it going? Happy November! I know. Where is the year going? In just a matter of weeks, the holidays will be here, and next thing you know, the new year is upon us. But since we're still in 2021, we might as well still enjoy it. Anyways, Movie of the Night from last week, Dune!

Duke Leto of Caladan (played by Oscar Isaac) is designated to take over the House Harkonnen of the planet Arrakis. The thing is the planet is a desert. Covered in sand and infested with sand worms, no one can wander the planet without the sake of risking their life. Since the planet is also covered in a valuable resource called Spice, Duke Leto uses it to help cover his true intentions when it comes to the political dominance over the planet. On the other hand, his son, Paul (played by Timothee Chalamet) is undergoing intense training and having some visions which is somewhat interfering his training. So what happens when there is a change in power? Violence breaks loose and all sorts of protection of the royal family must be enforced. But because of his visions, Paul has a feeling there is something else at hand. Something that involves the natives of Arrakis, the Freman.

To be honest, I was so confused within the first 10 minutes of the movie. The different language and powers emitted from this movie made me automatically think of Star Wars. It involves different worlds, different cultures, and definitely a bigger story than what is at hand. It also took me a minute to write an accurate summary, but I didn't know this movie was based off of a book. I should have known with the complexities in the movie. I feel like the producers tried to capture as much as they could from the book but just like other movie adaptations, there's only so much a movie can capture from the books. Dune definitely captivated my attention but it was a little too packed especially for two hours. But now that I know that there is a book I might read it before the next one comes out. And maybe... Just maybe... I might watch it on the big screen.

*Rated PG-13 for violence, some disturbing images, and suggestive material

My Rating: C-