Although Villeneuve’s firstDunemovie was already incredible,Dune: Part Twowas even better.
DespiteDenis Villeneuve’s Oscars snub,Dune: Part Twowas one of the best movies of 2024.
WithDune 3on the way, Villeneuve’s career will continue to be associated withDunefor a while.
That said, his best sci-fi movie might be 2016’sArrival.
As the film progresses and tensions rise around the globe,Louise develops a connection to the aliens.
From close-up emotional moments for the characters to sweeping scenes,Arrivalis an all-around beautiful movie.
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On the whole,Arrivalis incredibly emotional and feels incredibly human.
Its characters are imperfect, but still likable and relatable, making audiences want to root for their success.
Even beyond the emotional basis of the film,Arrivalis also beautifully shot.
Dune: Part Two continues the epic saga of Paul Atreides as he allies with Chani and the Fremen. Pursuing retribution for his family’s devastation, Paul grapples with a significant decision impacting his personal desires and the universe’s future, attempting to avert a dire destiny that only he anticipates.
Both of theDunemovies are incredible, and the third is sure to join those ranks.
All of Denis Villeneuve’s science fiction movies are visually diverse, yet the style is always undeniably his.
Unsurprisingly, Villeneuve’s sci-fi movies have been met with strong praise across the board.
Based on Ted Chiang’s short story “Story of Your Life”, Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival follows Louise Banks (Amy Adams), a linguist brought in to establish a line of communication with an alien species that have recently landed on Earth. With the help of physicist Ian Donnelly (Jeremy Renner), Banks begins to understand more of the aliens' communications, and it alters her perception of life forevermore.
