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So, last night, we went to see Dune: Part Two - and, this morning, I watched Wonka!
So it was kind of the Barbenheimer of recent Timothee Chalamet movies. And I've never really got the hype before - but now I am firmly on the Timothee Chalamet bandwagon...!
Wonka is easier to review, so I'll do that one first - fun, adorable, good singing, great cast (Kobna Holdbrook-Smith!!! And Olivia Colman!!), downright entertaining (apart from some unfortunate fat-shaming). And Chalamet made for a wildly engaging, wholly appealing protagonist, holding everything together with charm and panache, as well as bringing the emotion when needed.
Dune, on the other hand - hoo, boy! I have thoughts...
Overall, I thought it was spectacular - gorgeous visuals and effects, great acting, epic storytelling - everything I wanted from a three-hour sci-fi extravaganza and more. I could have watched it for another three hours (with a bathroom break) and wouldn't have been bored in the slightest.
I let it carry me away and it exceeded my wildest expectations.
And yet...
Part of my brain managed to stay analytical and I did have some issues by the end.
( Cut for spoilers... )
Ah well - I was a bit annoyed with myself for enjoying it so much - but hey, it was three hours long, so it was kind of a survival tactic as much as anything!
So it was kind of the Barbenheimer of recent Timothee Chalamet movies. And I've never really got the hype before - but now I am firmly on the Timothee Chalamet bandwagon...!
Wonka is easier to review, so I'll do that one first - fun, adorable, good singing, great cast (Kobna Holdbrook-Smith!!! And Olivia Colman!!), downright entertaining (apart from some unfortunate fat-shaming). And Chalamet made for a wildly engaging, wholly appealing protagonist, holding everything together with charm and panache, as well as bringing the emotion when needed.
Dune, on the other hand - hoo, boy! I have thoughts...
Overall, I thought it was spectacular - gorgeous visuals and effects, great acting, epic storytelling - everything I wanted from a three-hour sci-fi extravaganza and more. I could have watched it for another three hours (with a bathroom break) and wouldn't have been bored in the slightest.
I let it carry me away and it exceeded my wildest expectations.
And yet...
Part of my brain managed to stay analytical and I did have some issues by the end.
( Cut for spoilers... )
Ah well - I was a bit annoyed with myself for enjoying it so much - but hey, it was three hours long, so it was kind of a survival tactic as much as anything!
