Dune 2 Receives High Praise from Steven Spielberg: A Masterpiece of Science-Fiction
Steven Spielberg praised “Dune: Part Two” as a brilliant science-fiction film, lauding director Denis Villeneuve. Spielberg recognized Villeneuve as a world-building filmmaker, likening him to iconic directors such as George Lucas and Christopher Nolan.
Villeneuve was humbled by Spielberg’s compliments, particularly for the scene where Paul rides a sandworm. Spielberg marveled at how the desert landscape in the film was imbued with a yearning for water, praising the visual representation of the sandworms as sea serpents.
The intricate sandworm riding scene took 44 days to shoot, with a massive set piece constructed for the sequence. Cinematographer Greig Fraser acknowledged the challenge of bringing Paul’s sandworm ride to life while ensuring the audience’s immersion in the story.
“Dune: Part Two” has been a critical and commercial success, grossing nearly $240 million domestically and over $570 million worldwide. The film continues to captivate audiences and is currently showing in theaters nationwide.
For the full conversation between Spielberg and Villeneuve, check out the DGA’s “Director’s Cut” podcast.
