Here’s a quick summary, courtesy of X user Denis Villeneuve’s Universe, of the reactions from French audiences who saw “Dune: Part Two” yesterday at Le Theatre Grand Rex in Paris. This is not going to dampen the hype, it’s only going to heighten it.
“I'm so grateful to be alive just to see this, to have the chance to see a film like this, it's hard to describe." (@Hycarius)
“I wish all future science fiction films the best of luck for the next decade, as this one sets the bar so high. Truly exceptional." (@Siphano)
"This film stands head and shoulders above 95% of Hollywood production." (@CapPopcorn)
“Dune 2 is powerful and epic! There's so much going on, it's an apotheosis on every level. I can't believe what I just took in the face." (@CineHDFR)
"Bigger, more epic, more intimate... Denis Villeneuve delivers a second opus that elevates the DUNE saga to the ranks of the greatest modern sci-fi blockbusters." (@DailyPop)
"Denis Villeneuve's promises have been kept: DUNE 2 is powerful, epic and even more grandiose!" (@DuneInfoFR)
"I wasn’t a big fan of the first ‘Dune’, but ‘Part 2’ was something else. I was blown away by the film's epic and grandiose." (@Les_Bonhommes)
"I don't know what to say after this big slap in the face, but long live cinema, long live Denis Villeneueve, and long live the perfection that is this film." (@Kellie0210)
“Dune Part 2 is just as impressive as Part 1, if not more so." (@MatteoSapin)
"It's February and we've already got the best blockbuster of the year. Unbeatable." (@ZiggyYag)
"The “perfect film” exists, and it's called “Dune Part 2”. Denis Villeneuve thank you for existing, you are the King." (@M0ithis)
"Dune 2 is the masterpiece we've been waiting for! The film alternates brilliantly between intimate scenes and the mind-blowing action scenes, more present here than in the first one. Chalamet's charisma shines through! Villeneuve further establishes Dune in the legend." (@westworldlesang)
“I'll be honest, Dune 1 looks pale in comparison to Dune 2." (@CineFredo)
“Dune 2 is a crazy visual and sensory experience! Probably more incredible than the 1st installment. Much denser, more action and a mythology that develops little by little. Stars in my eyes. I just want to see it again!" (@Al3x_Aug)
Paul Greengrass’ "The Uprising," starring Andrew Garfield, opened to $3.2M from 2,068 theaters this weekend. Yikes. The budget hasn’t been disclosed, but is said to be in the $20-$30M range.