'Dune' Disappoints
Dune has stunning visuals, a striking soundtrack, and great performances. But it has issues everywhere from its pacing, to its story, to its diverse representation.

Nico runs. He runs, pursued by an incorporeal voice, through different times and spaces. The boy runs tirelessly until he reaches the house where the fear that guides his steps gives way to dance and to the presence of Orixá.
Dune has stunning visuals, a striking soundtrack, and great performances. But it has issues everywhere from its pacing, to its story, to its diverse representation.
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