Uncomplicated, simple, enjoyable, engaging, heartwarming and just plain likable, with moments of true beauty.

The strategy this time is to mix the D&D mythology with the durable Marvel formula to produce something very familiar.

The comedy here feels out of place considering that our heroes are facing an enemy who could lead to the end of all life.

Director/cowriter George Miller has crafted his own lovely story, about love, patience, loneliness and storytelling itself.

The good outweighs the bad enough for this to be a fun watch.

It does look different. Otherwise, this resembles every other MCU product.

The resulting story is a strange mix of fantasy/action/romance, with good action and spectacular visuals that cover for its flaws.

Like its predecessors, it feels very similar to the stories that launched this universe, unfortunately lacking their sense of magic.

Dune is quite an accomplishment. It was made to be seen on the largest screen possible.

It is quite compelling in the moment, yet Lamb didn’t say as much as it tried to. Still, I was consistently engaged.