The 2021 movie Dune, directed by Denis Villeneuve, is a breathtaking adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 science fiction book. It presents the first part of the story, focusing on young Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet. He is the heir to the House Atreides, which has been given control over the desert planet Arrakis. Arrakis is special because it is the only place where the spice melange can be found, making it a highly sought-after and dangerous location for different groups in the galaxy.
Dune - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
| movie: | Dune |
| IMDB Rating: | 8.2/10 |
| Genre: | Science Fiction, Adventure, Action |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | Denis Villeneuve |
| Main Cast: | Timothée Chalamet (Paul Atreides) - Rebecca Ferguson (Lady Jessica) - Oscar Isaac (Duke Leto Atreides) - Josh Brolin (Gurney Halleck) - Stellan Skarsgård (Baron Vladimir Harkonnen) |
| Release Date: | October 22, 2021 |
| Banner: | Legendary Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Music: | Not available |
| Budget: | $165 million |
| Runtime: | 2h 35m |
The film tracks Paul’s journey as he deals with political plots, deception, and his growing bond with the planet’s unique environment and its native people, the Fremen. The struggle for power between House Atreides and their enemies, House Harkonnen, intensifies, leading to betrayal that forces Paul and his mother, Jessica, portrayed by Rebecca Ferguson, to escape into the desert.
The movie features a talented cast, including Oscar Isaac, Zendaya, and Jason Momoa, and showcases stunning visuals of Arrakis’s vast landscapes and its enormous sandworms. Villeneuve’s direction reflects the grand scope and deep themes of Herbert’s story, including ideas of fate, power, and caring for the environment. Dune has been praised for its world-building, cinematography, and acting, with plans for a sequel to finish the story of the novel already in the works.
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