Dune: Part Two is the talk of the town as Denis Villeneuve has managed to exceed all expectations and deliver another staggering sci-fi epic that improved upon the already impressive first part. The ensemble cast elevated the proceedings of the film with Timothée Chalamet, Austin Butler, and Rebecca Ferguson being considered the standout performers of the film.
In addition to these two powerhouses, everyone brought their A-Game to the film and provided the necessary intensity and emotional depth to the epic nature of the film. However, many people are only talking about some particular actors and are sleeping on some of the cast members who do not necessarily have a big role but give amazing performances nonetheless.
Dave Bautista And Others Get Sidelined in People’s Praise for Dune: Part Two
Denis Villeneuve delivered another satisfying follow-up to 2021’s Dune with Dune: Part Two, adding additional layers to the socio-political narrative of the franchise. Along with the returning characters from the first film, the new characters also brought the intensity and depth required to elevate the proceedings of Paul Atreides’ evolution into a messianic figure.
People are going crazy on the film and are praising the epic visuals and stunning set pieces of the film. Among the cast, fans consider Timothée Chalamet, Austin Butler, and Rebecca Ferguson to be the highlights of the film. However, the praise towards these actors has overshadowed the brilliant work that other actors did in the film.
Dave Bautista who plays Rabban in both films did an amazing job in Part 2 and his continued efforts in trying to please the Baron were interesting to watch. Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck brought a certain sense of groundedness to Chalamet’s Paul amidst all the talk of him being the Messiah. Brolin gives an empathetic performance as he cares for Paul and his efforts.
Javier Bardem as Stilgar also deserves all the love as he steals every scene he’s in. Some fans gave a shout-out to these underdogs in their praise of the film on X. Here are some of the reactions,
Way too low for Dave Bautista. Man was captivating.
— Arsaces (@heroicbabygoat) March 3, 2024
Javier Bardem is too low on this list
— ✨Sam✨#LeakCoyoteVsACME (@AGalaxyDivided) March 3, 2024
Javier Bardem should be no.1 he’s icing on the cake
— imago mundi 🚀 (@ballsack_bounce) March 3, 2024
Butler and Pugh too high, Bardem and Brolin too low imo
— Bummi 'sächsische SchweizBarZ' Krachmann (@wandelistich) March 3, 2024
Bottom for Bautista?? No.
— Court (@MSatty85) March 3, 2024
There is no doubt that Chalamet, Butler, and Ferguson were great in the film with the former two going through intriguing evolutions in the film. However, Brolin, Bautista, and Bardem were also amazing in the film and deserve more love from fans. Actors like Christopher Walken, Stellan Skarsgård, and Florence Pugh also deserve a shout-out despite their limited presence in the film.
Denis Villeneuve Claims Timothée Chalamet Was More Confident in Dune: Part Two
Timothée Chalamet started his successful relationship with director Denis Villeneuve with 2021’s Dune and they have now continued it with Dune: Part Two. Villeneuve was attempting a big risk by adapting Dune and casting Chalamet as Paul Atreides who had never led an epic big-budget film before.
However, both connected in a great way and the first Dune became a hit. When Chalamet returned for the second film, Villeneuve told the New York Times that he was more confident and more aware of the type of project he was committing to and being more responsible in bringing authenticity to his role. He said
“When he walked into the set of “Part Two,” it was totally different. Much more confident. Much more solid. He was not impressed by the size of things anymore. You were jaded! It’s the first time that I had the chance to see an artist growing up in front of the camera. That’s very moving.”
Dune: Part Two is expected to gross past the first film and become a big financial hit. The film is already considered one of the best sci-fi films ever made and people are rushing into theaters to watch the film multiple times. Dune: Part Two is currently running successfully in theaters.
