“How dare you use the voice on me!”
Director Denis Villeneuve‘s (BLADE RUNNER 2049, ARRIVAL, INCENDIES) highly lauded, feature adaptation of Frank Herbert’s epic science fiction novel, “Dune.” A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, DUNE tells the story of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive. Currently nominated for a whopping ten Oscars, the film stars Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaacs, Jason Momoa, Charlotte Rampling, Javier Bardem, Stellan Skarsgård, Zendaya.
“Denis Villeneuve’s new big-screen adaptation underlines why generations have been fascinated by the story.” (VOX)
“It was such an incredible technical achievement that I was blown away by it over and over again.” (Filmweek / NPR)
“A spicy journey to an amazing future.” (ScreenCrush)
“A gorgeous sensory immersion that holds us in its spell for hours, with an ending that sparks yearning to see what comes next.” (Salon.com)
Saturday, April 16 Final Screening!
Doors 9:15 pm | Movie 9:45 pm *Please arrive on time. Start time subject to change.
Advance tickets HERE
*Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office.
*If you are looking to redeem your tickets to either a canceled Rio Theatre screening or a Rio Theatre gift certificate, please email <[email protected]> with info including your name, canceled receipt number, gift certificate info, what you are wanting to see and when, and we can make the switch for you in advance. Alternately, you can bring this information with you to the venue, and we will do our best to help you at the box office.
DUNE (Denis Villeneuve, 2021 / PG / 155 mins) Feature adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel about the son of a noble family entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy.