Wow! This is the first reaction we feel when seeing some sequences of Dune Part Two ! Although the film is finished, Denis Villeneuve was only able to show a preview of a few extracts and the least we can say is that it makes you hungry for more. “It’s a little frustrating to only be able to show that,” admits the filmmaker, “because this second film is even stronger and richer than the first. »
We have no doubt after seeing images of this suite. During the first ten minutes, Paul Atreides aka Timothée Chalamet and his mother Dame Jessica aka Rebecca Ferguson are in full action in a desert populated by formidable warriors and giant sandworms. This is, unfortunately, the only passage we can talk about. For the rest, let’s just say that the most impressive scenes of the novel by Frank Herbert come to life spectacularly.
“The action resumes at the end of Dune, but it will not be essential to have seen the first opus to follow the second,” specifies Denis Villeneuve before revealing some details of this sequel
Timothée Chalamet and women at the center of the action
Everything is centered on the hero played by Timothée Chalamet who has gained wisdom. “What amazed me was the way he managed to go from teenager to adult,” confides Denis Villeneuve. We see him become a charismatic command figure who must negotiate with the terrible load on his shoulders. Like his character, he has matured incredibly as an actor and as a human being. » The director also wanted to feminize the story by emphasizing the hero’s mother.
“Her character fades away in the second part of the novel even though she is the architect of the entire story,” emphasizes Denis Villeneuve. This heroine fascinates me and I therefore wanted to highlight her more. » Chani, young warrior fremen (the sand people from the planet Dune) played by Zendaya also takes on more importance than in the books.
A targeted message
Dune: Part Two also seems to have allowed the director to First contact and of Blade Runner 2049 to address themes that are dear to him in what will be much more than an action blockbuster.
“I have specific ideas that I want to convey with this film,” declares Denis Villeneuve. I would particularly like to mention. » We will have to wait until February 28 to find out more.