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Denis Villeneuve’sDunewas a breath of fresh air and a perfect cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi saga.Dune 2was even more promising with high-stakes political drama and betrayals. Viewers crave more of the story and can’t wait to see how Paul Atreides will evolve.
However, Villeneuve’s bold comparison to Michael Corleone, one of the most tragic anti-hero characters, is a little concerning. So, let’s see why the director finds his main character similar to the one inThe Godfather,and what’s so worrisome about it.
Paul Atreides fromDuneis the Michael Corleone of Sci-Fi
In an interview withThe New York Times, Denis Villeneuve was asked about the ending ofDune 2where Paul Atreides chooses to kill billions. At the same time, he also betrays someone he deeply loves, which naturally makes one question Paul’s character and intentions, so the director says:
He betrayed her in many ways. But the big thing for Chani is that it’s not about love. It’s about the fact that he becomes the figure that will keep the Fremen in their mental jail.
A leader that is not there to free the Fremen, but to control them. That’s the tragedy of all tragedies. Like the Michael Corleone of sci-fi, he becomes what he wanted to avoid. And he will attempt to find a way to save his soul in the third part
Similar to Paul, Michael Corleone also betrays his family and his moral compass. He becomes a ruthless figure, even though he was initially hesitant to join their family’s underworld business. Similar to what happens at the end of Godfather 2, Paul’s actions duringDune 2’s climaxare also monumental, and they set the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the trilogy.
Avoiding theThe Godfathertrap inDune 3
The Godfatherand its second installment are revered in film culture, but the conclusion to the Corleone saga failed to live up to the standards set by its predecessors. The execution was lackluster, the storytelling was all over the place, and it did not have the depth that the previous two parts did.
One can only hope thatDune 3will not crumble under the weight of its own expectations.The Godfather 3failed to connect the internal struggles that Michael faced within the broader crime world. So,Denis Villeneuvewill have to ensure that he maintains balance in the narrative for the final film.
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Moreover, the Francis Ford Coppola directorial also sidelined the characters that we cared about and added new ones, who felt underdeveloped. It would be disappointing to see theDunefranchise meet the same way, the audience needs to see every character’s arc come full circle, especially Chani.
Villeneuve has the advantage of Herbert’s dense source material, but he will still have to be extra careful while crafting an impactful conclusion. If he manages to tick all the boxes, the filmmaker will deliver a trilogy that will forever be etched into cinematic history, standing among the greats.
You can watch both parts ofDuneon HBO Max.The Godfathertrilogy is available to stream on Paramount+.
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
