65. "Amazing. Best theater experience I’ve had in a LONG time. " In response to In response to 0
And I’m so glad I saw this in IMAX on my first viewing when I didn’t know what to expect. There were some scenes that I was just in awe of what I was seeing and hearing. Just incredible visuals and sound design.
I’ve never read the books, never saw any of the other films besides Part 1, etc. That also added to the experience for me. Had that same feeling on the first Dune of not knowing the backstory and that actually feeling GOOD because I could sense all of the depth to the story that wasn’t explained to me in the film. The only comparison I can make to that feeling would be if I’d seen Star Wars in the theater in 77, and feeling all kinds of backstory that I didn’t know. I had that same feeling of depth watching Part 2, but the story was even more engaging as a deconstruction of the white savior archetype as we watch Paul become exactly what he was against.
But wow. Everything in this looked and sounded incredible. From Paul riding the worm for the first time, to the sound of him getting slapped. Just a GREAT time at the theater.