Dune (2021)

Director: Denis Villeneuve
Writers: Denis Villeneuve, Joe Spaitz, Eric Roth, Frank Herbert
Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Josh Brolin, Javier Barden / Stellan Skarsgard / Charlotte Rampling / David Dastmalchian / Sharon Duncan-Brewster / Stephen Henderson / Michael Nardone / Zhang Zhen / Babs Olusamokun / Oliver Ryan / Charlie Rawls / Gloria Obianyo / Paul Breen / Bjorn Freiberg /  …
Genre: Drama / Science Fiction / Adventure
Region: United States
Language: English / Mandarin
Screening: 2021-10-22 (US/Mainland China) / 2021-09-03 (Venice Film Festival) / 2021-09-11 (Toronto Film Festival)
Length: 156 minutes
Also known as: Dune Battle (Hong Kong) / Dune: Part One
Rating: IMDB 8.0 / Rotten Tomatoes 83%

Movie Synopsis
The movie “Dune” presents the audience with a mysterious and touching hero’s journey. The gifted teenager Paul Atreides is guided by fate. In order to defend his family and people, he is determined to go to the most dangerous planet in the vast universe and start a thrilling adventure. At the same time, forces from all walks of life have joined the battlefield in order to snatch a precious resource on this planet that can release the greatest potential of human beings. In the end, only those who can overcome their inner fears will survive.

“Dune” is a science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve, released in 2021. It is based on the novel of the same name by Frank Herbert and stars Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, and Oscar Isaac, among others.

The story is set in the distant future and follows the journey of Paul Atreides (played by Chalamet), a young nobleman who is forced to move to the planet Arrakis, which is the only source of a valuable substance known as “spice.” As Paul tries to adapt to his new environment and the political intrigue surrounding him, he becomes embroiled in a conflict between his family and the rival House Harkonnen, as well as a prophecy that foretells his destiny.

The film received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised its stunning visuals, score, and performances, particularly from Chalamet and Ferguson. The movie was a moderate box office success, grossing over $400 million worldwide, and a sequel has already been announced.