As a sequel, it works for the same reasons that make The Empire Strikes Back so many people’s favourite Star Wars film: there’s a darkness, a bleakness, that makes the fist-pumping moments feel all-the-more earned.

As different from the first film as [Ridley Scott's] Alien is to [James Cameron's] Aliens. Same stuff, totally different genre!

There is little character development and it’s not for the literal-minded -- or anyone who has, despite their best efforts, paid some attention.

Even though Dune: Part Two was epic and magnanimous, outstanding performances were scarce, it was the reptilian Feyd-Rautha who only caught my attention and piqued my interest.