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Why DUNE 2021 is So Great

I am so insanely enthusiastic about the new Denis V version of DUNE (2021) on HBO MAX. It is literally the best thing I’ve experienced in a long long time (to me, on the same level as the MATRIX, or perhaps — even better).

Things I loved

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First of all, the story is just great. Apparently Frank Herbert was inspired by the ancient Roman histories, so the overall story-line is not this strange science-fiction. Rather, it is ‘soft’ science fiction, that has to do more with notions of empire, religious notions of a ‘saviour’, and also Bedouin tribes in the Middle East.

Desert austerity

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The film has a great desert aesthetic. It literally transports you to a different world.

Connection between father and son

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Paul when he says โ€œMy dad is deadโ€. Now that I got a son, I think much about my love for him.

Religious themes

Notions of โ€œThe Oneโ€ and โ€œsaviourโ€โ€” religious themes run rampart through Dune. Love the Madonna (Mother Mary) motif between Paul and his mom. Definitely Jesus vibes from Paul.

The most interesting battle sequences?

I like in the future, it is a more cyber version of hand to hand combat. Takes more skill and courage than just shooting guns, which seems boring.

I love the notion that you could have some sort of personal body shield, and it is color-coded with blue and red.

Great cinematography

The cinematography and the film is fantastic.

Denis V is a true visionary and artist. When he creates his films he really creates his films like art pieces. Same goes with the blade runner 2049 which is also directed.

A sense of open world adventure

The film expands your mind and the thought of potential new futures. This is the best type of film.