Dune: Part 2, set to hit theaters later this week, is garnering exceptional reviews, boasting a remarkable 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes with 148 reviews counted. This places it among the highest-rated science fiction films of all time, surpassing or matching renowned classics in the genre.
Comparing its score to some of the most iconic sci-fi movies in history, Dune: Part 2 stands out:
- Interstellar – 73%
- Avatar – 82%
- The Matrix – 83%
- Dune (Villeneuve) – 83%
- Blade Runner 2049 (Villeneuve) – 88%
- Blade Runner – 89%
- District 9 – 90%
- Terminator 2 – 91%
- Robocop – 92%
- Alien – 93%
- 2001: A Space Odyssey – 92%
- Back to the Future – 93%
- Star Wars: A New Hope – 93%
- Arrival (Villeneuve) – 94%
- Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back – 95%
- A Quiet Place – 96%
- Mad Max: Fury Road – 97%
- Metropolis – 97%
- Dune: Part 2 (Villeneuve) – 97%
- Repo Man – 98%
- Aliens – 98%
- ET – 99%
- The Terminator – 100%
With such high acclaim, Dune: Part 2 is poised to leave a lasting impact on the science fiction genre.
Indeed, while equating these scores might not provide a direct comparison, the consensus is clear: Dune: Part 2 is generating considerable excitement and anticipation. Despite the skepticism surrounding some of the rankings, the overwhelmingly positive reviews and previews suggest that this film will offer a captivating cinematic experience.
For director Denis Villeneuve, the success of Dune: Part 2 is crucial, as it could pave the way for the completion of the trilogy with Dune Messiah. While surpassing the excellence of Part 2 may seem daunting, Villeneuve has already established himself as one of the preeminent sci-fi directors of our time. While he may not yet be on par with legends like Cameron and Lucas, his trajectory certainly suggests that he is well on his way.
When it comes to the box office prospects of Dune: Part 2, the signs are promising. Pre-sales for the film are surpassing those of Villeneuve’s previous works, including Blade Runner 2049 and Arrival. Additionally, early ticket sales for Part 2 are reportedly double those of the first Dune film at a similar point in its pre-release phase.
However, it’s essential to consider the context of the original Dune release, which occurred during the height of the pandemic. The impact of the pandemic likely suppressed potential turnout for the first film. Therefore, while comparisons are informative, they should be interpreted with this context in mind. Nevertheless, the robust pre-sales suggest significant anticipation and bode well for the box office performance of Dune: Part 2.
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