Four-time recipient of the Canadian Screen Award, director Denis Villeneuve, is turning out to be one of the leading directors in Hollywood. There was a time when he thought that the failure of the neo-noir sci-fi film Blade Runner 2049 would annihilate his career. However, he has proved time and time again that he is good at what he does because although the movie did not do well commercially, the film was well-received by the critics.
Not unlike many leading directors, Denis Villeneuve has made some comments that have angered fans. These comments come alongside the release of his movie Dune: Part Two.
Denis Villeneuve Believes Television is Ruining Movies
Denis Villeneuve kickstarted his career with short films. Inspired by legendary filmmakers like Stanley Kubrick, Alfred Hitchcock, and Steven Spielberg, the Sicario director has made some of the best movies of all time. His most recent venture is the second part of the sci-fi movie Dune, released in 2021.
Based on Frank Herbert’s epic sci-fi novel Dune, the eponymous movie franchise set in the distant future follows Paul Atreides from the noble family of House of Atreides has to fight in a war for the deadly and unwelcoming desert planet Arrakis.
The second part of this movie had its world premiere on February 15, 2024. Like the first movie, this one has won the hearts of critics. That being said, some of Villeneuve’s recent claims regarding the downfall of movies due to television.
In an interview with The Times of London, Denis Villeneuve said:
“Frankly, I hate dialogue. Dialogue is for theatre and television. I don’t remember movies because of a good line, I remember movies because of a strong image. I’m not interested in dialogue at all. Pure image and sound, that is the power of cinema, but it is something not obvious when you watch movies today. Movies have been corrupted by television.”
Everyone has their own opinion on things. Villeneuve believes that movies can do well without dialogue, but it cannot be denied that these dialogues form a major part of movies.
Fans Are Not Impressed with Denis Villeneuve’s Statement
As much as Denis Villeneuve has the respect and love of netizens for his phenomenal work as a director, fans are not very happy with the director’s words. One X user expressed their anger, writing:
“Dune literally has lots of quotable lines…”
Dune literally has lots of quotable lines…
— Ian (makes films) (@ianmakesfilms) February 26, 2024
The fan has made a good point because the movie truly has some very iconic quotes such as:
“You fight when necessity arises, no matter the mood.” – Gurney Halleck
“A great man doesn’t seek to lead. He’s called to it.” – Duke Leto Atreides
“Fear is the mind-killer.” – Lady Jessica of Atreides
Here is what some other fans have said:
I love Villeneuve and his movies, but I think he’s so wrong. Without a good screenplay it’s almost impossible to get a good movie
— El Mau (@maubanuelos) February 26, 2024
Definitely disagree. All of my favorite movies I remember
because of memorable lines.— Kluebtorious (@rklueber28) February 26, 2024
I dunno. I like dialogue.
— Barra Hart (@barrahart) February 26, 2024
first time disagreeing with him
— CinéLit Synth (@CinelitSynth) February 26, 2024
Many movies are remembered for their incredible quotes instead of the imagery they show. However, this varies from person to person as what one remembers might not be remembered by someone else so.
Dune: Part Two will hit the theatres on March 1, 2024.
