Dune | The Emperor Has Spoken | Warner Bros. Entertainment

"Do you accept?" "No" Roll credits

The look of pity from the Emperor's herald at the end just seals it.

The look the Bene Gesserit Sister gives Lady Jessica "how dare you produce a son" that's great acting right there

- So, it's Dune? - It's Dune.

I love that Leto basically says "This could have been an email," when asking how much it costs for this ceremony

"We are House Atreides. There is no call we do not answer, there is no faith that we betray." The chills are here.

This scene wasn't in the book. When I first saw it, it felt so well executed and to fit so perfectly in the plot, that surely it had to be part of the source material. Only after I read the books did I understand that it was actually one of Villeneuve's own contributions. This really makes one appreciate the creative process behind movies in general, and this one in particular. I think it takes a special kind of director to understand, confidently, where and what to change the source material to make it more cinematographic.

The Herald’s delivery at the end is perfect. You can reasonably doubt he’d be privy to the emperor’s plans… but as glacial as his expression might seem you can almost see a hint of pity there if you want to. Like he knows full well what’s been done here.

The final exchange between the herald and the duke is chilling. They both know what’s up, but both know they must carry out their duties. I love the dune universe!

I love the fact that this movie doesn't show the Emperor -- makes him seem more powerful and mysterious. I also love the fact that the book and movie refer to him as the "Emperor of the Known Universe" implying that there are still vast reaches of space that have not yet been conquered.

Magnificent voice to the man reading from the scroll.

"We are house Atredeis" - spoken like a man who knows that he represents and has the loyalty of thousands of soldiers and millions of citizens behind him.

Hans Zimmer snorted a line of Spice when he came up with this score. That Oscar was well deserved!

They both know this is essentially a terribly elaborate assassination to secure the Emperor's power: the two most influential houses after the imperial house is Atradies (respected by the people) and Harkonnen (powerful and wealthy). Harkonnen controls Dune. Emperor gives Dune to Atradies knowing Harkonnen will lash out, in the process eliminating or severely weakening Atradies and demonizing Harkonnen in the eyes of the people. And with his hands perfectly clean, the Emperor has murdered the threat to his throne in broad daylight.

I love how you can sense that by signing the seal with his ring, Leto is also literally signing not only his family's but his own fate, and that he's aware that this may very well be the end of him. Excellent directing of an excellently written scene.

I love how when he asks "So it's done?" and the Speaker with a slight tremble responds back "It's done." In such a way that you know the Speaker knows what this really means. Everyone knew what was happening and what the Emperor was doing. They were marching to their deaths and could do nothing about it because they are loyal.

The costume and set design are what elevates Dune to being a masterpiece. They both add authenticity, making the Dune universe feel real and organic. They took time and great care when designing each set and costume, and the movie is all the better for it. I can’t wait for the Dune sequel, you just know Villeneuve is going to do an incredible job.

Oscar Isaac is perfect as Duke Leto. He's got the charisma of a true King.

The score reminds me of Halo 2 for some reason... and I LOVE it.

Benjamin Clementine nailed this so much. That half-singing ceremonial voice at 2:00 was amazing.