Director Denis Villeneuve's visionary adaptation of "Dune" was one of the biggest movies of 2021, and with good reason. Plenty of people had tried to adapt Frank Herbert's 1965 science fiction novel over the years, but after enough attempts hit wide of the mark it developed a reputation for being nigh-unadaptable. Villeneuve, who previously directed "Arrival" and "Blade Runner 2049," seemed like the perfect fit, finally made a movie that finally got it right. "Dune" was not without its flaws, especially its lack of MENA cast members, but it stuck close to Herbert's vision while still being palatable to a wider audience.
It also featured an insanely talented cast of actors, including Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Dave Bautista, Josh Brolin, Oscar Isaac, David Momoa, and Stellan Skarsgård. The movie has since gone on to snag 10 Oscar nominations including Best Picture, although Villeneuve himself was notably absent from the Best Director category in a somewhat baffling snub.
