‘Dune: Part Two’
Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic is now streaming in its entirety on Max. For those unfamiliar with the film’s sprawling lore, Part 1 introduced viewers to the Atreides family, who move to the planet of Arrakis to seize control over the production of spice, a valuable resource for the intergalactic empire. But Part 1 was a slow-moving set up to this stunning sequel, which follows Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) as he finally comes into his power to avenge his father’s death, no matter the means. Rebecca Ferguson delivers an unforgettable performance as Paul’s mother Jessica whose thirst for power apparently knows no bounds. Dune: Part 2 will put viewers on the wrong side of history through Chalamet and Ferguson’s compelling performances. Not to mention, it offers a deeper look at the inner-workings of the Bene Gesserit (who are, without a doubt, the most interesting part of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi universe). This illuminating sequel also features strong performances from Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, and Léa Seydoux.