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I absolutely LOVED these films. The scope of what I saw feels so massive, heavy, and strangely intimidating all at the same time. This 'part two' was such a huge shift into something darker and far more tragic than I expected. I left feeling very unsettled by the path Paul chose. Watching his arc from a hesitant outsider to a commanding, almost godlike figure was intense. Thrilling, but terrifying. The moment that he chose to fully embrace the prophecy, I felt like a wave hit me. It didn't feel victorious. Just... inevitable. Chani turned into the heart and soul of the film for me. Her heartbreak and grounding presence added so much humanity to the film. Her final scene with Paul left me shattered. It felt like a betrayal of love for the sake of destiny. And that's what I'm left questioning: the cost of destiny. There were no heroes here. Just people trying to survive inside of myths that are much larger than them. Now I need to know... Will there be a Dune: Part Three!?! Thank all for joining me in these adventures. I won't be forgetting it anytime soon and this soundtrack will be my mantra for a bit!Thank you for your support on Patreon!Relax and enjoy 🍿🌿LINK: https://youtu.be/agf39jrnPZEI watched this on HBO Max

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Ian Forbes

Dune 3 has a release date slated for Dec 2026 … assuming all goes to plan of course. 🙂

Chris

Yeah, a big part of Frank Herbert’s point with the book was that actually, a messiah is freaking terrifying. I love the first Dune book that’s the basis for these two films… but I do not rock with the rest of the series—the longer it goes the more batsh#t weird it gets in a way that did not work for me. Maybe Denis can pull a bangin film out of it, because he’s a genius, but, I am starting at the level of presuming these will be the only good ones.

Phil Stubblefield

I agree with @Chris that the Dune books get progressively weirder as they progress, but not in an attractive way. I'm *very* interested in seeing what M. Villeneuve can do! 🤞

Robert da Spruce

Been waiting for this one since Part 1 Let’s gooo!

Richard

These epic length movies can be a challenge to get through in one sitting, even if you are enjoying them. You must have been exhausted but still came up with an awesome write-up! 100% not lying and probably hard for you to believe, but literally just a couple days ago I was thinking about you reacting to songs/music and then . . . you know 😂. Summer is flying by and I’m excited for the next batch of Summertime Vibes getting rolled out. I’m with you til the end of the line.

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What an amazing ride these 2 movies have been. I think this is my 4th time rewatching both of them and considering the fact part 2 came out last year you can probably guess i love these films lol. Denis just takes the movies to another level with his great worldbuilding, character work, adaption of the books, etc. I also loved how since Gurney joined the freman he kept scaring Chani by saying stuff like "enough to blow up the planet" it was a bit of comic relief in a mostly serious movie. And yes the 3rd movie is coming out next december on the same day as the next avengers as of now so that should be a busy day for all movie fans lol.

M1 Maz

This was such an amazing audio / visual experience! Beyond just the score, you called it, the sounds design was incredible. Especially the voices in this one for me. So much of this movie exists in an ominous state of quiet, and low voices. But when Paul yells, his voice just cuts through with so much power All the build up from the previous movie, all that rising tension, and inevitability was finally let out in this one. Like you said, it wasn't a hero story. It was raw, and messy, and real. And made for a wild ride seeing these character's paths. So glad I finally got to watch these movies thanks to your reactions!

Chris

I had high hopes because I've thought he was a good actor going all the way back to his small arc on Homeland... but I'll confess I was a bit concerned that Chalamet could embody the Fremen warrior incarnation of Paul... When he started yelling though? I was right there with Stilgar. Lisan al gaib!

Colton Elliott

Denis Villeneuve knocked these movies out of the park. The world building of Dune is fantastic and the characters.. oh my goodness the character are great too. To this day, I don't think I've ever seen a more immersive film in theaters than Dune 2, and I'm willing to die on that hill. Hell yeah, this made my night. Thank you for taking the time to watch these, and I'm glad you enjoyed them. Here's to Dune Part 3!!!

Robert da Spruce

Epic movies! I was cranking them in my home theater! The sound design is incredible! Denis Villeneuve is definitely one of my favorite directors! Can’t wait for Dune 3! I’m also excited to see what he can do with the James Bond franchise Still hoping you’ll react to another Denis Villeneuve favorite, Arrival (2016) one day 🙏 Dune is an interesting take on religion and faith. It’s power to unite and inspire. And the dangers of how it’s used to control and manipulate. I didn’t see the Harkonnen twist coming! But makes sense if you think about it. Jessica said to Paul that the Bene Gesserit have been carefully mixing bloodlines for centuries. So that would mean she has to be from one of the great houses too. If the Bene Gesserit chose her to have a child with Duke Leto Poor Chani. I felt bad for her. But marriages for love seem to be quite rare for the powerful and rich Looking forward to part 3!

Miguel

The pregnancy didnt mess Jessica up, it messed the baby up. When they go through the spice agony ceremony, it opens the recipient to the thoughts and memories of her ancestors on the female side. But if you're pregnant, theres a chance it will turn the unborn child into a pre-born. Essentially it will be born with the mind and memories of a reverend mother but without the training to control it. Makes them sometimes very unstable, prone to being taken over by the memory of one of its ancestors.. An "abomination"

Joe

So glad you liked these movies I love how these movies just drop you into world and let you experience it with all your senses. I think the way the setting takes hold of you makes the events seem all the more impactful. I did notice some common themes in story telling with where we are in BSG in that characters were acting on prophecy and you are not sure if they or you believe in the prophecy. Not sure how others feel, but since you do seem like you want to explore this universe more, there is an HBO series that came out last year that focuses on the Bene Gesserit called Dune: Prophecy. It is not to the same level of the movies (which are amazing) but it has some of the same elements and I enjoyed watching it. It has some good performances and really gets into the manipulative world of the Bene Gesserit. Season 1 is only 6 episodes and Season 2 has already been announced.

Phil Stubblefield

The only other film I can recall that immersed me so deeply in the theater was Saving Private Ryan. The visceral scenes and the surround sound made the landing on Omaha Beach absolutely *terrifying*! When Tom Hanks and his soldiers finally take the bunker overlooking the beach, I started to breathe and realized that I had been ducked far down in my seat because of the sound of the bullets ricocheting all around me! 😨

Phil Stubblefield

Kali, Wonderful reaction as usual! I'm so glad that you appreciated the depth of the world building and storytelling. The scenes of Paul's first worm ride are breathtaking! The first film had revealed the gargantuan size of the worms, but these scenes provoked an even greater sense of awe. 😲 FYI, Paul used what the Fremen call "Maker hooks" to separate scales in the sandworm's hide, which makes the worm roll its body so that those scales face upward in order to prevent sand from entering its pores and irritating the softer tissue within. The Fremen were thus able to keep themselves on top of the beast and also prevent it from burrowing back into the sand. They could turn the worm by manipulating other scales to the left or right. Speaking of worms, the trip into the south illustrated how fast they can travel. Their sheer size is terrifying, but their speed makes them even more intimidating. In the final battle with the Emperor's forces at Arrakeen, I cannot imagine how horrifying the sandworm attack would have been! 😱 I remember that after seeing this film for the first time, the only thing that disappointed me was the brevity of the fight between Gurney and Rabban. I wish the fight had incorporated additional choreography and given Rabban a little more time to suffer! Kali, I can't believe you called Paul's line when he found Gurney: "I recognized your footsteps... old man." Nicely done! 👍 On a side note, Feyd-Rautha, the Baron's nephew, is played by the actor Austin Butler. Am I the only one who thinks he looks like a young Cary Elwes? [The Princess Bride] Finally: Yes, you *must* read at least the original 1965 novel! As I've said elsewhere, I'm one of those who hold that Dune is to science fiction what The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy. Every science fiction fan should read both works at least once.

kaliwali

Ahhh, fingers crossed it stays on schedule! Even though I'm seeing now that the book got a little wild after this one lol

kaliwali

Ahhh, that's a shame to hear! Hopefully they can still put together an amazing film even with the storyline being a little wonky in the rest of the series. Sad to hear, but I loved this first one so much! I now use 'The Voice' on my husband when I'm trying to make a point 🤣🤣🤣

kaliwali

The Summertime Vibes films have been SO much fun! I can't believe I'm already at the last Jurassic film this week.. I know there is still one in the theatres so I guess I won't get to that one for a little. Maybe I can kick off next summertime with it? Not sure yet lol. But I'm very, VERY excited for Pirates of the Carribean next!

kaliwali

Oh wow, awesome timing for movie fans!! I can see myself rewatching these several times within a years time as well. I absolutely LOVED them!

kaliwali

I am VERY jealous you got to see these in theatre. They were probably incredible! Can't wait for Dune 3!

kaliwali

Yes! The Harkonnen twist started to really click once the pieces were all laid out on the table. I wasn't expecting it but then when it finally unraveled, it made so much sense! Absolutely loved these films. I'll be rewatching on my new tv for the immersion and sounds, too!!

kaliwali

Ahhhh, thank you for explaining this! Wow! On a rewatch it'll look so differently now...

kaliwali

I had no idea there was a series! I'll definitely check it out, thank you! And awesome parallel to BSG and the prophecy.. It's always interesting to see that both sides have valid reasons for why they believe in what they believe in.. I love stories like these for that reason!

kaliwali

Ahhhh, thank you so much for the maker hooks explanation! I had a feeling it had to do with those holes and not wanting sand to get in them. Makes a lot of sense! I absolutely loved these films.. I have to read LoTR first before I jump into Dune since that's the order they came in haha. But hopefully I can crack them open sometime this winter!

Glen Roberts

The movies don't give you much detail regarding the Qwizat Haderac. When Bene Gesserit become Reverend Mothers, they gain all the memories and knowledge of all the prior women of that particular bloodline. The way the books describe it they see down the bloodlines like looking down tunnels and branches. But trying to look down the male bloodlines brings paralyzing fear and dread to the witches. It is simply impossible for them to do.

Glen Roberts

The witches have been manipulating bloodlines for centuries trying to bring forth the Qwizat Haderac, a male who can survive the Water of Life and be able to see down both female and male bloodlines both. It enhances the person's prescience so they can see both past and future as Jessica mentioned in Part One. Paul's parents never married (Jessica was a "concubine") because it was politically expedient for Duke Leto to marry someone else which would strengthen his house. This is similar to to our history during monarchies. And of course why Paul asked for the Emporer's daughter;s hand . No love, only political power. If you remember in Part One, Duke Leto told Jessica he should have married her. He deeply regretted not doing so, as he loved her greatly.

Glen Roberts

Umm, switch the reading order of my comments below , lol

Marty McGee

Again as with Part 1. If you ever get the chance to see it big screen and amazing sound, do it. These movies were amazing experiences in the theaters!

Fettmatic

Part 3 is been filmed & releasing on 12/18/26. I saw part 2 in the theater and it was outstanding. The sounds & soundtrack were amazing. The length of movies does not bother me. Time is irrelevant when watching awesome stories. The story & destiny of Paul is similar to Anakin Skywalker.

pinkdino99

Timothée Chalamet's best performance by far. Zendaya's best performance by far. And my fave Javier Bardem role by far. Funnily enough this is the second movie that Chalamet ends up marrying Florence Pugh (Little Women) and in both his heart belonged to another. Please have more Christopher Walken on your channel. He is my absolute fave. - The King of New York - True Romance - The Deer Hunter

Alex

iv watched 30 ad videos im done

kaliwali

that's not supposed to happen... I'll look into this & try to figure out why. sorry! sometimes reloading can help since youtube does get buggy with non-monetized channels.

Kev

Thank you for the great reaction! I agree with the others about reaction to Arrival (2016). It's a top 5 best sci-fi movie of all time for me. Denis really knows how to make great cinematic movies!