{"id":8112,"date":"2021-10-23T00:05:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-23T07:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=8112"},"modified":"2021-11-06T15:37:17","modified_gmt":"2021-11-06T22:37:17","slug":"dune-a-modern-masterpiece-brilliant-direction-exceptional-visuals-incredible-score-great-cast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2021\/dune-a-modern-masterpiece-brilliant-direction-exceptional-visuals-incredible-score-great-cast\/","title":{"rendered":"Dune * A Modern Masterpiece &#8211; Brilliant Direction, Exceptional Visuals, Incredible Score, Great Cast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.poster.1.jpg?resize=152%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8122\" width=\"152\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.poster.1.jpg?resize=203%2C300&amp;ssl=1 203w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.poster.1.jpg?resize=691%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 691w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.poster.1.jpg?resize=768%2C1138&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.poster.1.jpg?w=972&amp;ssl=1 972w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A mythic and emotionally charged hero&#8217;s journey, <em>Dune<\/em> tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet&#8217;s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity&#8217;s greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Zoe C., comments, \u201c<em>Dune<\/em> is an exceptional film directed by Denis Villeneuve and adapted from the original sci-fi novel, written by Frank Herbert. I absolutely love the cast, cinematography, CGI, makeup and many other aspects of this film.\u201d Mikella G. adds, \u201cI absolutely love <em>Dune! <\/em>It is a thrilling attention-grabbing adventure that creates a connection you would never expect. It opens your mind up to a whole new world that you never knew existed. The director, Denis Villeneuve has created one of the best films I have ever seen.\u201d See their full reviews below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dune <br>By Zoe C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1uQOcjLa8Lw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.a.jpg?resize=225%2C95&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8120\" width=\"225\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.a.jpg?resize=300%2C127&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.a.jpg?resize=1024%2C432&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.a.jpg?resize=768%2C324&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.a.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>(L-r) JOSH BROLIN as Gurney Halleck and TIMOTH\u00c9E CHALAMET as Paul Atreides in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures\u2019 action adventure \u201cDUNE,\u201d a Warner Bros. Pictures release.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I love<em> Dune<\/em>. This film is almost like an introduction to a great story. When at the end Zendaya\u2019s character says, \u201cThis is only the beginning,\u201d the foreshadowing tells me that there will hopefully be a sequel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dune<\/em> is an exceptional film directed by Denis Villeneuve and adapted from the original sci-fi novel, written by Frank Herbert and published in 1965. Fans of the 1984 version directed by David Lynch \u2013 and newcomers to <em>Dune <\/em>&#8212; will be fascinated to see Villeneuve\u2019s incarnation. I absolutely love the cast, cinematography, CGI, makeup and many other aspects of this film.<br><br>The film takes place on an unfamiliar desert planet, Arrakis &#8211; the world of Arrakis is breathtaking. I love the culture of the planet, such as the languages they speak, the homes the characters live in, and, of course, the makeup and costumes have a huge effect on the aesthetic of this planet. &nbsp;The story centers on a young man named Paul Atreides (Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet) who has an important role: His family is responsible for mining a very valuable and powerful spice, which is the most precious element on Arrakis. As the story unfolds, it\u2019s easy to be captivated and mesmerized into the illusion that you as the audience are with the characters on Arrakis. At times, though, I felt I was almost missing parts of the story. Since this is an adaptation from a book, a lot of information has to be left out, and I left the theater wanting to know more about Arrakis. I also felt that the beginning is a bit slow and most of the action in this film takes place near the end, although that isn&#8217;t a huge issue for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.h.jpg?resize=225%2C153&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8113\" width=\"225\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.h.jpg?resize=300%2C204&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.h.jpg?resize=1024%2C696&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.h.jpg?resize=768%2C522&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.h.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>(L-r) REBECCA FERGUSON as Lady Jessica Atreides, ZENDAYA as Chani, JAVIER BARDEM as Stilgar, and TIMOTH\u00c9E CHALAMET as Paul Atreides in Warner Bros. Pictures\u2019 and Legendary Pictures\u2019 action adventure \u201cDUNE,\u201d a Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary release.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s talk about the acting and this great ensemble cast with Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet in the lead role and his peers: Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Oscar Issac and many others. I\u2019ve been a huge fan of Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet for a long time and this is one of his best performances to date. I love his character &#8211; you can really see how at the beginning of the movie he is a vulnerable yet strong boy who eventually stands his ground and knows his place. I also love Zendaya\u2019s performance; throughout the entire movie I was waiting to see her appearance. I also love Jason Momoa\u2019s character, another one of my favorites. Finally, Oscar Issac and Rebecca Ferguson work really well together and deliver very engaging performances.&nbsp;<br><br>The costumes are very detailed and intricate which bring out fascinating elements of the planet. And the cinematography (by Greig Fraser) and visual storytelling is so beautifully done and goes in perfect sync with the production design. It\u2019s important to acknowledge Hans Zimmer who composed all the music since his score brings the sci-fi storytelling to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The message of the film is we all have a purpose, we should find our own voice and destinies and true empathy is as powerful as blood lineage in our world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Dune<\/em> 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 14 to 18, plus adults. <em>Dune<\/em> opens in theaters, October 22, 2021 and I highly recommend seeing it in IMAX if you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dune<br>By Mikella G, KIDS FIRST!, Film Critic, age 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UvbwjbDQ4NE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.b.jpg?resize=225%2C95&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8119\" width=\"225\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.b.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.b.jpg?resize=1024%2C429&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.b.jpg?resize=768%2C322&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.b.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>TIMOTH\u00c9E CHALAMET as Paul Atreides in Warner Bros. Pictures\u2019 and Legendary Pictures\u2019 action adventure \u201cDUNE,\u201d a Warner Bros. Pictures release.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I absolutely love <em>Dune! <\/em>It is a thrilling attention-grabbing adventure that creates a connection you would never expect. It opens your mind up to a whole new world that you never knew existed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This film follows Paul (Timothee Chalamet), the son of the most noble and respected family on their planet, Arrakis. Forces from all over the galaxy, as well as theirs, are fighting for necessary resources, as well as power, in hope of someday finding the one who can stop time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.e.jpg?resize=225%2C95&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8116\" width=\"225\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.e.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.e.jpg?resize=1024%2C429&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.e.jpg?resize=768%2C322&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.e.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>ZENDAYA as Chani in Warner Bros. Pictures\u2019 and Legendary Pictures\u2019 action adventure \u201cDUNE,\u201d a Warner Bros. Pictures release.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The director of Dune, Denis Villeneuve has created one of the best films I have ever seen. The camera work and the angles used are extremely insightful and satisfying. For example, when the actors are climbing up the dunes, it&#8217;s almost as if we are following right behind them. The camera doesn\u2019t show us what is at the top until the characters themselves get there. This makes you feel as if you are actually there with them. It creates a suspense that I\u2019ve never experienced before. Also, the digital and visual effects are out of this world. You fully feel as if you are there with them every moment. Every single sword fight and burst of fire encompasses the entire room and fully transforms your experience.&nbsp; The cast is terrific! For example, the relationship between Paul and his mother (Rebecca Ferguson) shows some of the most raw and real love between a mother and son that I\u2019ve ever seen on screen. They fully embody their characters and their relationship with each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, I love the character Chani (Zendaya), who is mysterious and intriguing. Zendaya\u2019s work never fails to impress me, and I love her role here. I also really enjoyed the bond between Paul and Duncan. They have such a strong friendship that feels so genuine, and gives such a positive effect on the audience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.i.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8121\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.i.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.i.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.i.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dune.i.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>TIMOTH\u00c9E CHALAMET as Paul Atreides and REBECCA FERGUSON as Lady Jessica Atreides in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures\u2019 action adventure \u201cDUNE,\u201d a Warner Bros. Pictures release.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The wardrobe, hair and makeup are all top notch. Every costume is so personalized for each character. All the outfits that Rebecca Ferguson wears are so intricate and unique. She has many wardrobe changes, while still staying true to her character. This is something that was cool to see in such an action packed movie. The hair and makeup are also executed extremely well. They are simple, but intense and give you the feeling that these characters do not live on earth, but they still feel human at the same time. The eye makeup that most of the characters wear, is natural looking and yet created an alien-esc look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The message of this film is that if you can conquer your fear, then you can conquer anything. This film does include violent scenes, including blood, stabbings and bombs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Dune<\/em> 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 10 to 18, plus adults. <em>Dune<\/em> releases in theaters October 22, 2021.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A mythic and emotionally charged hero&#8217;s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet&#8217;s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity&#8217;s greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive. <\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Zoe C., comments, \u201cDune is an exceptional film directed by Denis Villeneuve and adapted from the original sci-fi novel, written by Frank Herbert. I absolutely love the cast, cinematography, CGI, makeup and many other aspects of this film.\u201d Mikella G. adds, \u201cI absolutely love Dune! It is a thrilling attention-grabbing adventure that creates a connection you would never expect. It opens your mind up to a whole new world that you never knew existed. The director, Denis Villeneuve has created one of the best films I have ever seen.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[15],"tags":[4102,4104,4113,4100,4096,1674,4101,4108,4111,4112,4103,4107,409,71,4099,4114,4110,4098,667,4109,4106,97,4097,4105,4095,4094,1156,394],"class_list":["post-8112","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-feature-film-reviews","tag-babs-olusanmokun","tag-benjamin-clementine","tag-caie-boyter","tag-charlotte-rampling","tag-chen-chang","tag-dave-bautista","tag-david-dastmalchian","tag-denis-vinneneuve","tag-eric-roth","tag-frank-herbert","tag-golda-rosheuvel","tag-greig-fraser","tag-hans-zimmer","tag-jason-momoa","tag-javier-bardem","tag-joe-walker","tag-jon-spaihts","tag-josh-brolin","tag-oscar-isaac","tag-patrice-vermette","tag-paul-bullion","tag-rebecca-ferguson","tag-sharon-duncan-brewster","tag-souad-faress","tag-stellan-skarsgard","tag-stephen-mckinley-henderson","tag-timothee-chalamet","tag-zendaya"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paS5I2-26Q","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8112","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8112"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8112\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8124,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8112\/revisions\/8124"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}