After his unenthusiastic Madame Web review, Hideo Kojima has glowing praise for "masterpiece" Dune 2

Mar. 6, 2024



Hideo Kojima is a fan of Dune 2

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It’s hard to say whetherHideo Kojimais better known for his video games or his movie reviews these days.

The developer is famously keen on sharing his thoughts on the latest films and TV shows on Twitter, and, aftera particularly damning reviewofSonysuperhero flickMadame Web, Kojima has some high praise for Denis Villeneuve’sDune: Part Two.

“Even as a movie buff, I was beginning to think it was time for me to start watching movies on my smartphone or tablet. However, when I watched Dune: Part 2, my rigid ways of thinking crumbled like sand!“he wrote. “It meticulously depicts the non-existent world of Arrakis, bringing it to life with unprecedented detail and realism. While portraying revolution and love, fear and awe on the same axis, it magnificently captivates destruction and aestheticism in beautiful layers.

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I’m a Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, covering all things film and TV for the site’s Total Film and SFX sections. I previously worked on the Disney magazines team at Immediate Media, and also wrote on the CBeebies, MEGA!, and Star Wars Galaxy titles after graduating with a BA in English.

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