ᑐᑌᑎᕮ is a 2021 American epic science-fiction film directed by Dennis Villeneuve with a screen play by Jon Spaihts , Villeneuve, and Eric Roth. It is the first of a planned two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel of the same name by Frank Herbert, primarily covering the first half of the book.
- Released on: October 3, 2021 (Hungary)
- Director: Denis Villeneuve
- Budget: 165 million USD
- Cinematography: Greig Fraser
- Adapted from: 1965 novel ᑐᑌᑎᕮ by Frank Herbert
- Music composed by: Hans Zimmer
- IMBD rated : 8.3/10 , Rotten Tomatoes : 83%
ᑐᑌᑎᕮ is set in the distant future amidst a feudal interstellar society in which various noble houses control planetary fiefs. It tells the story of young Paul Atreides, whose family accepts the stewardship of the planet Arrakis. While the planet is an inhospitable and sparsely populated desert wasteland, it is the only source of mélange, or “the spice,” a drug that extends life and enhances mental abilities. Mélange is also necessary for space navigation, which requires a kind of multidimensional awareness and foresight that only the drug provides.[6] As mélange can only be produced on Arrakis, control of the planet is thus a coveted and dangerous undertaking. The story explores the multilayered interactions of politics, religion, ecology, technology, and human emotion, as the factions of the empire confront each other in a struggle for the control of Arrakis and its spice.[7]
ᑐᑌᑎᕮ is a technical marvel movie. The set design and CGI work are both impeccable, creating an ambitious otherworldly landscape that looks flawless. The sandworm is incredibly cool looking as well. The action sequences, the effects, and Hans Zimmer’s score all create a truly massive, rich feeling world that should seriously be seen on the largest possible screen. There is a sense of foreboding that permeates the film, elevated greatly by Greig Fraser’s stunning cinematography. Hans Zimmer’s score is rousing, with the synth and vocalizing giving ᑐᑌᑎᕮ an otherworldly quality. Top-notch special effects bring the world of ᑐᑌᑎᕮ alive in a way that has never previously been possible. Unlike many other science fiction films, which have a tendency to let special effects bog them down, making them feel rather soulless, the CGI in ᑐᑌᑎᕮ serves the larger story. And as a result it frees the actors to create unusually well-developed and engaging characters that feel completely alive.
Timothée Chalamet is cast as Paul Atreides. Rebecca Furguson is exceptional throughout as Paul’s mother Lady Jessica, while Oscar Isaac gives a wonderful performance as the loving but strong Duke Leto. Jason Momoa adds great gravitas and charm to the warrior Duncan Idaho that he steals almost every scene he’s in—there isn’t a bad performance in the bunch. By the time ᑐᑌᑎᕮ wraps up, you know enough of Arrakis and its evolving parts, that you will be intrigued enough to be craving for more.
ᑐᑌᑎᕮ is only the beginning of this amazing franchise… Part 2 will hopefully be on it’s way to grace our eyeballs with yet another stunning take on the popular book, the 1965 novel of the same name by Frank Herbert.
The movie is highly recommended for viewers of all ages.
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