I've been looking forward to this film since the first part was released in 2021. That had more House Atreides indoors; this one is nearly all out in the desert.
It's a similarly slow pace, as Paul and the viewers get to know the secret world of the Fremen. The gentle introduction is mixed with apocalyptic visions and very loud bits of music.
There's a lot of guerrilla warfare, viewed from the side of the insurgents. It's hard not to see the desert resistance as similar to Iraqis or Afghani's trying to force out the Americans extracting oil. There's also a shadowy group behind all major world events, but I think despite this the film isn't meant as a social commentary, just an exciting story.
Paul goes deeper into his own mind and emerges. The conclusion is inconclusive. I could certainly watch more. After two hours I checked my watch and was disappointed to see there was only one hour left.
