Earlier today, one of the last puzzles of the “Dune” puzzle came together. “The Queen’s Gambit” star Anya Taylor-Joy, who leads the upcoming “Mad Max: Furiosa” film, revealed she has a role in Dennis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two.” Who is she playing? We know, but are sworn to secrecy and won’t spoil more than she has herself already. And now the social media review embargo on “Dune: Part Two” has lifted, and the reactions are well, effusive, to say the least.
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Christopher Nolan’s already compared it to “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back,” and most reactions are big superfluous raves. Let’s start out first with Playlist Editor-In-Chief Rodrigo Perez, who teases his upcoming review. “#DunePartTwo social embargo up so… [I’m] trying to avoid hyperbole: it’s immense and overwhelming at times. Imagine Zack Snyder made a grandiose, overblown sci-fi epic, but it landed, was good, and provoked awe.” A follow-up tweet, which you can see below, suggests the story is incomplete and needs a third, “Dune: Messiah” film to finish the tale, but Villeneuve has said he’s unsure if that’s going to come next or wait a few years and do another film in between.
Other reactions are similarly impressed with Playlist Awards Editor Gregory Ellwood saying, “Dune: Part Two is damn impressive. Villeneuve crafts some truly VISIONARY moments.”
“Dune: Part Two” has an immense cast. Reprising their roles from the original film are Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem. Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, and Léa Seydoux are thew newcomers joining the ensemble cast for ‘Part Two.’
After a dismal first quarter box office, pundits are hoping and expecting “Dune: Part Two” to be the biggest blockbuster release of 2024 and these social reactions surely won’t hurt in that regard. “Dune: Part Two” opens March 1, 2024. Watch the trailer below and check out the most recent social media reaction reviews.
#DunePartTwo social embargo up so… tryin to avoid hyperbole: it's immense and overwhelming at times. Imagine Zack Snyder made a grandiose, overblown sci-fi epic, but it landed, was good, and provoked awe. pic.twitter.com/NnUxWnx6z2
— Rodrigo Perez (@YrOnlyHope) February 15, 2024
Dune: Part Two is damn impressive. Villeneuve crafts some truly VISIONARY moments. Austin Butler gives a truly transformative performance (and not talking makeup either). Very moving ending. A wee bit long? Yes. Did I forget I saw it the next day? Yes. Still, gonna be massive. pic.twitter.com/ARooLrTK8z
— Gregory Ellwood – VOTE – The Playlist 🎬 (@TheGregoryE) February 15, 2024
#DunePartTwo is not only Denis's magnum opus; it's the definitive sci-fi epic of a generation. A tragic tale of blind fanaticism & corruption. A spectacular, soulful, awe-inspiring masterclass of aesthetics & mood beautifully echoing Paul's turbulent journey. Left me speechless! pic.twitter.com/Vw61IKIGWr
— Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) February 15, 2024
#DunePartTwo is a giant epic, a masterclass of crafts from Greig Fraser’s exceptional photography to Patrice Vermette’s magnificent world building. Denis Villeneuve has delivered his magnus opus directing one of the best sci-fi films for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/Vvfs8YeFIi
— Jazz Tangcay (@jazzt) February 15, 2024
Denis Villeneuve sticks the landing with #DunePartTwo, a fascinating, terrifying character study told on a gloriously grand sci-fi scale.
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) February 15, 2024
Timothée Chalamet & Zendaya are INCREDIBLE in it, the set pieces are jaw-dropping, & the supporting cast elevates all the rest. It's great. pic.twitter.com/bjJZJYSFvN
#DunePartTwo is GLORIOUS. A cinematic masterpiece in all its splendor. Villeneuve has outdone himself. Even better than Part One. More action-based, thus more epic, breathtaking moments. Truly delivers chills. The production & filmmaking are god tier. Give me Part 3. @dunemovie pic.twitter.com/DhajTouLab
— Fico Cangiano (@FicoCangiano) February 15, 2024
#DunePartTwo is one of my most anticipated movies of 2024. It exceeded my expectation. A masterpiece! Sound design and cinematography is incredible. I can’t get over how talented Timothee Chalamet is. The action sequences are epic and loud. Must be experienced in the theaters. pic.twitter.com/okdQ8kfEFg
— Wendy Lee Szany (@WendyLeeSzany) February 15, 2024
Blown away by #DunePartTwo. Found it even more immersive, tactile and emotional than Part One. The clarity, heft and scale of the action is staggering. For me, the whole occupies a rarified place alongside The Lord of the Rings as the definitive version of a seminal text.
— Jordan Farley (@JordanFarley) February 15, 2024
Dune: Part Two is impressively large in scope and rarely lets up in intensity. This is Denis Villeneuve’s (guerilla) war film, just done on an epic science fiction level. Anyone fond of the first movie will be deeply satisfied here. @dunemovie #DuneMovie #Dune #DunePartTwo pic.twitter.com/RksjG2pmsv
— Joey Magidson (@JoeyMagidson) February 15, 2024
#DunePartTwo is GLORIOUS. A cinematic masterpiece in all its splendor. Villeneuve has outdone himself. Even better than Part One. More action-based, thus more epic, breathtaking moments. Truly delivers chills. The production & filmmaking are god tier. Give me Part 3. @dunemovie pic.twitter.com/DhajTouLab
— Fico Cangiano (@FicoCangiano) February 15, 2024
Having watched #DunePartTwo, I can say I have ridden a sandworm. It's a magical experience, and the faithful adaptation fans have been waiting for (albeit w/ some smart changes). A fascinating examination of zealotry & postcolonial politics wrapped in a breathtaking blockbuster. pic.twitter.com/pCWqBCbtNb
— Evil Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) February 15, 2024
Arguably Denis Villeneuve’s magnum opus, #DunePartTwo is a masterpiece.
— Emily Murray (@EmilyVMurray) February 15, 2024
Throwing you right into the action, it is totally immersive, gripping, and ultimately devastating. Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya have never been better.
Just truly remarkable filmmaking – I’m in awe 👏 pic.twitter.com/r6DcSdXgQ8
I was kind of mixed on the first Dune. DUNE: PART TWO is phenomenal. Up there with the greatest sci-fi movies I’ve ever seen. I want to ride a sandworm. #DunePartTwo
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) February 15, 2024
#DunePartTwo is MASTERFUL filmmaking on an epic scale. Denis Villeneuve marries gripping character development to vast, sweeping cinematic visuals. And the cast evolves in their roles. I slightly prefer the simpler DUNE to this complex chapter, but still, a towering achievement. pic.twitter.com/qIFaeshZyW
— Sean O'Connell (@Sean_OConnell) February 15, 2024
Dune Part 2 is so visually stunning it is absolutely MIND BLOWING! The story's exciting & the cast crushes it! Zendaya & Timothée Chalamet have unmatched chemistry but he proves he is one of the greatest actors as he commands scenes, even opposite Christopher Walken! #DunePartTwo pic.twitter.com/BWb5UlQFPW
— Tessa Smith – Mama's Geeky (@MamasGeeky) February 15, 2024
