Thorgal67

Denis Villeneuve has managed something that is very rare : a sequel that is better than the original movie.

Dune: Part Two joins The Empire Strikes Back and the Godfather in that rare list.

The way Arrakis is brought to live on the screen (and Giedi Prime...OMG) is simply magical, and the sheer scale of the project results in in not just a big blockbuster but a piece of art.

There is not one moment that the movie doesn't ring through, and the performances, the visuals, the sound, the music and the effects all come together very organically.

Denis Villeneuve has now made 3 or 4 Sci-Fi masterpieces in a row (Arrival, Blade Runner 2049 and Dune I and II). Looking forward to seeing what else this magician can pull out of his hat next time.

I was surprised to see the low scores and read all the negative comments, because I loved this mini-series.

It seems most of the negativity is channeled towards Nicole Kidman, for the way her looks are distracting. Yes, you can read that sentence again...some people are distracted by an actress having a big nose, blond hair, big hips or whatever "distraction" you can come up with.

Surely the way to enjoy a movie or series is to concentrate on the cinematography, the acting, the music, the story.... Well all those are top-knotch!

Nicole Kidman, Ji-Young Yoo and especially. Sarayu Blue give great performances.

The cinematography and especially the way the show was directed was excellent and I loved the complex characters, stunning visuals and the plot that kept you guessing all the time.

So many critics loved the show. Even Rotten Tomatoes gives it a 83% rating...so why are there so many negative reviews here? Trolls? Kidman-haters? Millennials who do not appreciate a slow-burning story.

Their loss, I would say.

I have to be honest and say that the first episode did not really blow me over. I am one of those people who want to know in what direction a series is going, before investing time in what in the end could turn out to be a disappointment. And "The Other Black Girl" is one of those series that you cannot judge by just one episode (as compared to more mainstream series).

But I'm so glad a continued watching and saw the multi-layers of this cross between "The Devil wears Prada", "Get Out" and "Rosemary's Baby".

A wonderful series, great acting, many twists and a thoughtful social commentary without trying to push it in your face.