JJ Gonzalez’s review published on Letterboxd:
“Long Live the Fighters.”
After seeing “Dune: Part Two”, I can confirm it’s not only the best film of 2024 so far, not only that it’s Denis Villenueve’s best film, but that it’s quite literally one of the best action films and sequels of all time, ri to the status of “The Dark Knight”.
The beautiful cinematography keeps it 100% just like the first movie, despite it being set in mostly desert territory. Every character is perfectly executed, written beautifully, and I’d say Zendaya, Bardem, Chalamet, and Butler were the beating heart of this film. Paired together with one of Hans Zimmer’s best scores, a gorgeously sinister overlook into the future (hint hint, Dune: Messiah); this is the makings of perfect storytelling, paired with some of the best action and fight scenes put to the screen. VFX is phenomenal in this as well, along with the costume designs for everyone.
10/10