Just a few days ago I watched DUNE(2021) and it was an amazing watch. Those who love sci-fi and adventure genre films should watch it for sure. This one is directed by Denis Villeneuve. At first, I didn't know it was based on a novel Dune written by Frank Herbert. Moreover, this one is just the first half of the novel that we got to see in the movie but trust me you won't regret waiting for the second part as the first is also very much satisfactory. As I haven't read the novel, I just watched the movie so I am gonna share my experience based on how I usually watch movies.
So the movie starts with the time in the far future where a planet named Arrakis is the center of the whole plot. There is a substance named 'spice' which is very valuable to the other planets in this universe. The Arrakis people, known as Fremen, spice is holy for them too. So from the top-down picture, you would see great politics to eliminate the House Atreides because they might become a threat for the Emperor above them. House Harkonnen used to rule and manage 'Spice' production in Arrakis but the task was handed over to House Atreides with a great conspiracy to destroy them there. But Duke Leto, ruler of Atreides, motto wasn't just to produce 'Spice' and take back to their planet, he wanted to build a good relationship with the Fremen living in Arrakis to avoid conflicts.
Paul Atreides, the son of Duke Leto, is the key character in the film. He gets vision in his dreams of Arrakis and a blue-eyed fremen girl who is unknown to him. It's like his destiny is calling for him there, I was having a feeling that he means something exceptional for Arrakis than just their formal identity. Their visit to Arrakis wasn't as they expected and that's where the destiny of Paul and his mother lead them to. By the way, Paul's mother also comes from an entity that holds exceptional power that is well shown in the film. The survival in the desert of Arrakis was an adventure where creatures like sandworms are after them but in the end, you might change your perspective for the sandworm too.
Conspiracy from the House Harkonnen and Emperor Shaddam was the primary scene that decides the fate of House Atreides but leads Paul to his destiny, to his right place, maybe for which he was born. There are also some other characters with the best performance you could expect from a mind-blowing movie experience. This was the story, in short, tried not to give spoilers to keep the thrill intact.
There are a few moments and conversations that hit me deeply. Before going to Arrakis, Paul and Leto had a conversation where Paul wasn't willing to be the next Duke if something unexpected arises. Duke Leto amazingly explains how he will be called to it no matter if he seeks it or not. ***"A great man doesn't seek to lead. He is called to it." - Leto Atreides.
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings obliteration." - Lady Jessica, Paul's mother. This is the quote from her as a mother who was afraid about his son. She recites this to overcome the fear and face the complexity.
The whole movie-watching experience was outstanding with the amazing visuals and the way it kept me hooked with the story, I wish I had watched it in a cineplex. If I ever get a chance to experience it in a theater I would surely go for that. Waiting for its second one, maybe I would try my best to experience that in a cineplex. Must Watch, Happy watching.
