Dune (also known as Dune: Part One) is a 2021 epic science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve. It is the first of a two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel of the same name by Frank Herbert, primarily covering the first half of the book. The film follows Paul Atreides, whose family is entrusted with the stewardship of the desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune, the only source of the valuable spice melange. The tone is serious, dramatic, and visually stunning. It was released theatrically and on HBO Max (for a limited time) on October 22, 2021. It is currently available to stream on Max.
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Main Cast:
- Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides
- Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica
- Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto Atreides
- Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck
- Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
- Dave Bautista as Glossu Rabban
- Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thufir Hawat
- Zendaya as Chani
- Chang Chen as Dr. Wellington Yueh
- Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Dr. Liet-Kynes
- Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho
- Javier Bardem as Stilgar
Dune received generally positive reviews from critics, praising its visual effects, scope, and faithfulness to the source material.
- IMDb: 8.0/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 83% Tomatometer, 90% Audience Score
- Metacritic: 74/100
The film was a box office success, grossing over $402 million worldwide against a production budget of $165 million. It was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, winning 6 including Best Visual Effects, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Sound, Best Film Editing, and Best Production Design.
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- Blade Runner 2049 (2017): Also directed by Denis Villeneuve, known for its stunning visuals and slow-burn narrative.
- Arrival (2016): Another Denis Villeneuve film with a focus on complex themes and a thought-provoking story.
