The movie really sweats the details and stays true to the original work. However, being overly faithful to the 1965 sci-fi novel "Dune" might not quite hit the mark with today's audience preferences. Honestly, many of the concepts seem a bit outdated. While the director's work on the atmosphere, visuals, sound, and various details is quite immersive, the story itself and the narration are a bit flat and dull and didn't really hold my interest.
This movie really nails the visual experience with its amazing artistry. Sure, the plot and some of the designs might be a bit overdone, but overall, its strengths definitely outweigh its weaknesses. The expansive world-building adds a lot of depth to the story, giving it a weighty feel and a cool blend of old-school and sci-fi vibes. All in all, it's a pretty solid experience.
The last ten minutes of the movie justified the earlier storytelling, steering the fate of the main character. The film is quite long and grand in scale. Basically, everyone bites the dust. While the overall logic holds up, there are a lot of loose ends, leaving us eager for the sequel. Overall, it's a decent kickoff as the first episode of a TV series, but it’s not enough as a standalone movie.