The Baron and the Emperor are serviceable but one-note. Christopher Walken as Shaddam IV is strangely low-energy – more tired ruler than cunning emperor.
Dune: Part Two delivers on the promise of the first film – it’s a rare sequel that’s more exciting, more emotional, and more ambitious. Whether you’re a sci-fi fan or just love great cinema, it’s essential viewing. Dune 2
The first film kept action at a distance (or in dreams). Here, you get full-scale battles, knife fights, and the long-awaited worm-riding sequence. Denis Villeneuve shoots combat with clarity and weight – you feel every thumper hit. The Baron and the Emperor are serviceable but one-note