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Dune (2021)

  Dune  is the sci-fi political epic that inspired Star Wars. This remake was reimagined by Denis Villeneuve, who is easily becoming one of my favorite modern directors. Written and directed by Denis Villeneuve , Dune  is atmospheric and meticulous. Everything has meaning and purpose. Nothing feels out of place, and the political drama isn't expository. That was something I was worried about going into the film. Villeneuve took the leadership to make a sequel to one of the best sci-fi movies of all time Blade Runner, and perhaps lightning does strike twice. Academy Award nominee Timothee Chalamet,  who is probably be known for Call Me by Your Name, needed to have his acting on point throughout the movie since there are so many close-ups of him to portray such a complicated but easily understood character. He's supposed to feel unimpressive at first and grows as a character to fulfill the arc that is asked of him. I couldn't think of a better cast for Paul Atreides. There is