Review – Dune (2021)

This is just never going to work. What is this, the fourth attempt to bring this story to the screen? Of course I’ve also tried the original novel and the graphic novelization to similar ill effect, so maybe I should personally stop giving it another chance rather than griping about Hollywood’s business. They stopped the plot midway through, so I’m assuming they’ll release a sequel at some point. And I’m guessing it will be a lot like this one: beautiful but vapid. The art direction, special effects, cinematography, really every visual element of the production are all excellent. The actors all look like supermodels (even the Harkonnens). But the characters and their story remain unapproachable, like a stiff interpretation of the holy scripture from some unfamiliar culture. Mildly amusing