With Part Two being formally announced, now is a good time to go back and reflect on what some ERA posters were saying both about Dune and Villenueve's career.
And in the spirit of fairness, one of my posts-
Dune might be the safest movie you can go to. So socially distanced that the 2 people watching it on opening day will be in separate empty theaters
Like making Bladerunner 2049 look like Avatar in ticket sales?
Whoever funding this is basically giving to the charity of sci fi cinema, much like 2049. I hope it doesn't bomb too hard though so Villeneuve can still have a long career with big blockbuster movies after this.
He's never going to be allowed to make another movie again, is he?
This movie is going to bomb. Let's not kid ourselves. If WB is truly behind it, they'd green light the sequel regardless
It's great that he has ideas for more stuff but as with Blade Runner, I wouldn't expect it to ever happen. This film seems almost certain to bomb.
I can't help but think this will share a similar fate to BR2049. What's Villeneuve got lined up next? Dude is going to be in need of a financial hit.
Definitely has a different tone from what I'd expect of Dune, but I guess without it, no one would even watch it. People these days are too braindead to appreciate great sci-fi, which is why BR 2049 flopped, but they'll eat up any corny superhero trash and still act like they have good taste. Truly embarrassing.
And in the spirit of fairness, one of my posts-