Villeneuve’s script makes it obvious that no matter how much free will Paul attempts to display, his fate is preordained. He will rise up to lead the Fremen, even if that means setting off a chain reaction of events that begets ever more bloodshed. It’s proof of Villeneuve’s skill and the abilities of the cast that we’re hardly ever in the dark about the characters’ feelings – they don’t get lost amid the larger, bombastic action setpieces happening around them.
Read MoreRobert always makes fun of me for saying “this year hasn’t been great for movies,” but he’s right, every year there are always a bunch of films worth watching. So, I’ll gladly eat my words and spit out a few as well. Here are my most anticipated films for 2020.
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