Journey back to Arrakis and follow the journey with Paul as he tries to avoid the inevitable future that he is destined. In Dune 2, we see alot of character development including in Paul Attreides as he goes from a man trying to avenge his family, but learning the way of the ferman to suddenly embracing the inevitable fate of leading the very same people who tried to kill him. Timothy Chalemet, reprising his role, does a fabulous job of showing this deep character development while facing clear love triangle over the girl of his dreams and that of duty to Arrakis.
Similarly Zendaya returns as Chani, as she too is faced with challenges as she must decide whether or not to completely trust Paul and give him her heart or follow her own and not turn her back on her people. It’s a choice that heightens as she realizes Paul’s change that leads him to a inevitable fate as he agrees to take the hand of Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh).
Finally Rebecca Ferguson also returns as Paul’s mother, who also has much to consider. Being with child, she makes a decision against death to drink the ultimate poison, transforming her into reverend mother to which she discovers truths not only about herself but also about the family she loves deeply.
All in all, Dune 2 continues the story of the house Attreides and will lead audiences on a desert adventure that will have one on the edge of their seats. Expanding on the original, Dune 2 is nothing short of exceptional. It’s Star Wars meets Interstellar, with slight nods to stormtroopers in clearly futuristic times. It will hold you from the from moment on.
Dune 2 came out in theaters March 1 and is currently playing in one near you.
