‘Dune: Part 2’ Review: Denis Villeneuve’s Thrilling Sequel Is Even Better Than the First Film

There are countless moments in Denis Villeneuve’s sequel to “Dune” that will take your breath away, from the wide desert shots of the planet Arrakis, to the filled stadium of people in a landscape utterly devoid of color. In terms of technical artistry and ambition, it’ll be hard for anything to top “Dune: Part Two” this year.

But, more importantly, the sequel to the 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic will grab those who didn’t engage with the first installment. With a fast-paced, engrossing script, credited to Villeneuve and his cowriter Jon Spaihts, “Dune: Part Two” will have you eager to see where this franchise goes.