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41/44

Two Harkonnen sisters fight forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit the Great Schools of Dune trilogy, by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. A prequel to the original Dune, it tells how the Sisterhood of Rossak evolved into the Bene Gesserit. The incident with Valya Harkonnen using voice is from one called 'Mentats of Dune'. All three books interweave the development of the Sisterhood, the Mentats, the Navigators and the Suk Doctors. The first episode of Dune Prophecy, HBO Max’s new foray into the world of Frank Herbert’s universe, unfortunately feels drab and uninspired. Despite its ambitious source material, the episode struggles to capture the charm and depth that make Dune so beloved.The most glaring issue is the editing. The pacing is wildly off, with scenes feeling rushed and lacking the breathing room necessary for tension or atmosphere to develop. In their effort to cram too much story into a single hour, the episode becomes a chaotic barrage of nonstop dialogue, sacrificing narrative flow and engagement. Moments that should have felt significant are undercut by hurried jump cuts, leaving little room for emotional or thematic resonance.Visually, Dune Prophecy suffers from a continuation of the grey, industrial aesthetic seen in recent Dune adaptations. The set and costume design feel sterile and monotonous, failing to evoke the intricate, lived-in feel of Herbert’s universe. This lack of visual and atmospheric variety diminishes the sense of wonder and alien grandeur that Dune demands.Perhaps the most disappointing aspect is the lack of effective world-building. While the episode focuses heavily on expositional dialogue to set up the plot, it neglects to establish the world itself. The intricate political and cultural dynamics that define Dune feel shallow, and the absence of atmospheric "vibes" leaves the setting hollow and unengaging.In the end, Dune Prophecy struggles to strike a balance between exposition and immersion, resulting in an episode that feels more like a rushed summary than a compelling introduction to the series. Without significant adjustments to pacing, editing, and world-building, it risks losing the essence of what makes Dune such a rich and enduring story.

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49/45

A young man on his way to a remote drug rehab facility finds himself in a strange town haunted by the locals and his own demons.

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43/46

Mayi, caught between her family and her free spirit, begins to doubt her impending wedding when she meets a charming and passionate saxophonist.

11/41

Haunted by the disappearance of her father 30 years ago, Stella returns to her hometown to care for her ailing mother. One night, her father contacts her via an old radio. Stella must travel back in time to bring him back by activating the Taklee Genesis. This film offers many enjoyable moments if you don’t take it too seriously. It’s a science fiction mystery based on a time travel story that combines elements of drama, comedy, horror, and fantasy. At times, it felt as if the director had a catalog of movie scenes from which he would randomly select an element and include it in the film. . So, the audience gets to see a crazy assortment of aliens, dinosaurs, spaceships, zombies, kaiju, and many other things that one wouldn’t expect. As a result, it feels like we’re watching a more generic version of Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One. As with many time travel films, it’s hard to avoid plot holes. This film contains a lot of them, often mitigated in the dialogue with phrases like Everything is fine, Don’t worry, or Everything will be fine. While the actors seem to be trying their best, the acting is another weakness of this film. The first British parent speaks as if she is recording a chapter on English listening for primary school. The mother did not shed a tear when Velan died. The funniest character of all was Mordin, the silent survivor who will save the day when everyone was in despair. Overall, our rating for Taklee Genesis is a solid seven out of ten. We watched the original version with English subtitles in the cinema.