“Pure Joy”: Rated 4.2 out of 5, this is a must see movie this week!

Even two and a half years after Dune came out, Dune: Part Two hit theaters last Wednesday. This sequel, still by Denis Villeneuve, was very well received by the French press, scoring an average of 4.2 out of 5: not only better than its predecessor (which was 4 out of 5), but also for the moment. For the best film of 2024.

In addition, we can also note that the community has also won: Dune 2 has an average viewer rating of 4.5 out of 5.

What is it about?

In DUNE: PART TWO, Paul Atreides joins forces with Chan and the Fremen to lead a rebellion against those who destroyed his family. Haunted by dark premonitions, he finds himself faced with the greatest dilemma of all: choosing between the love of his life and the fate of the world.

What does the press think?

According to the latest news from Alsace:

“Danny Villeneuve goes beyond Dune’s epic in his second act, creating an epic masterpiece where every frame is enhanced by his unique artistic vision of Frank Herbert’s creation. (Natalie Chifflett) 5/5

According to La Voix du Nord:

“Science fiction takes a new turn as Paul rides a giant worm through the dunes of the planet Arakis. A moment of visual grace, among many others.” (Christophe Caron) 5/5

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According to Ouest France:

“A masterpiece, with breathtaking visual effects and a captivating story.” (Philippe Lemoine) 5/5

According to Le Journal du Geek:

With Dune: Part Two, Denis Villeneuve (é)is out of the picture on the violin and offers a piece as sensitive as it is sensational. However, if the film does not have to convince the reluctant of the first chapter, it is undeniable that the director guides his book with a masterful hand and that he is far from showing us everything. (Alain Blanvillen) 5/5

According to Le Journal du Dimanche:

“Virtuoso, unique, fascinating work.” (SB) 5/5

According to L’Obs:

“A filmmaker-turned-architect, Villeneuve has a powerful sense of scale—aesthetic and human—and contemporary resonances (how can one not think of the conflicts in the Middle East and Baron Harkonnen facing Putin?). (Nicholas Schaller) 4/5

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According to Les Inrockuptibles:

“There is no doubt that the key to the success of this blockbuster, not without paradoxes, is clearly decorative, even terminally posed and at the same time, completely dedicated to capturing something that would be worthy of being called its soul.” (Theo Ribeton) 3/5

According to Mariana:

“A bleak (very bleak) apocalyptic portrait of the future, where fascism and fanaticism sow terror, Dune, the second part will delight Villeneuve fans with a stream of fire and a parade of international stars (…). The audience is less ultra – a huge paradox. – The unpleasant impression of thinking about an endless trailer will remain (…)” (Olivier de Bruin) 2/5