Metrics
Genre:
Sci-fi, Action, Hollywood
Rating:
7.9/10
Audience:
Book fans definitely, but really anyone into the genre.
Rewatch Time:
Pretty long and dense, so 8–9 months or so seems reasonable.
Winner:
Duncan Idaho (Jason Momoa)
Review
If I had to sum up my take on this one, I’d probably say that the top-notch direction was masterclass-worthy, but the relatively average script kept it from being something really special. The entire movie is a joy to look at—for a relatively limited color palette, Denis Villeneuve does an incredible job crafting beautiful shots that perfectly convey the movie’s scale and overall atmosphere. Visual storytelling and attention to detail is unbelievable too. I’m serious, if it was possible to have a director win one of these, I would absolutely give Villeneuve first place without hesitation. Acting was pretty great across the board, but there weren’t particular standout performances. The narrative structure was a little wonky, probably because this was a part one, and I think that the lack of proper setups and payoffs made it harder to get properly invested in the plot. Pretty great overall though, definitely an impressive adaptation of some weighty source material.
Spoiler Territory
Not really spoiler-sensitive.