“A warning against the exploitation of the environment, a warning against colonialism, a warning against technology. “Dune was written 60 years ago, but its themes hold up today,” Chalamet said in a Time interview.

Fans have been clamoring for a real adaptation on the big screen and Villeneuve has. This one is worth it for what we’re able to see of the performances, the stark parallels to today and to watch a promising Chalamet further ascend in the craft. Denis Villeneuves Dune remake sounds like it really is going to be closer to Frank Herberts source material. ’Tis a dense, dense world of Frank Herbert, and subtitles help. Dune is a new adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi saga about a young man named Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) who rises up to become the hero of Arrakisa desert planet that’s. After experiencing both, the latter may serve you if you’re new to this universe. “Dune” is showing in theaters and on HBO Max. Liet Kynes Javier Bardem is mysterious and encapsulating as Fremen leader Stilgar and Zendaya’s Chani is pragmatic, righteous and principled.

Sharon Duncan-Brewster is steadfast and sympathetic in the previously male role of Dr. Set in the distant future, Dune features a huge cast of central characters, a host of far-flung planets, and a rich, complex history. Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson play son and mother in 'Dune,' in theaters and streaming on HBO Max now.įerguson’s Lady Jessica has a larger role than in David Lynch’s 1984 remake or the 2000 miniseries - and well worth it.įerguson is expansive as a remarkable Bene Gesserit sister, fluent in many languages and capable of hand-to-hand combat and mind-reading. Paul aside, the world of Dune is almost extravagantly weird.