You Fought Well Atreides You Fought Well Atreides You Fought Well Atreides Arguably the biggest movie of 2024, Dune Part Two took the cinematic world by storm. From the political landscape of the known universe to the Giant sandworms of Arakkis, there’s so much to love about it. Loved by critics and audiences alike, it’s no surprise that we’re delving deeper into the Duneverse with another sequel. Arakkis In a sea of great characters and amazing acting performances, one stood out above the rest, Feyd-Rautha Harkkonen. The primary Antagonist to Timothee Chalamet’s Paul Atreides, Austin Butler’s character portrayal warrants praise. Without a doubt, Feyd-Rautha was the best thing about one of the biggest cinematic masterpieces in recent years. Feyd-Rautha Harkkonen Paul Atreides Feyd-Rautha Who Is Feyd-Rautha? Feyd-Rautha Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen is the heir apparent (na-Baron) to House Harkonnen and Geidi Prime. The younger of Baron Vladimir’s two nephews, Feyd is heavily favored by his uncle, and beloved by his people. Unlike his uncle and brother (Rabban), Feyd isn’t motivated by greed, favoring honor in his quest for power. Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen Harkonnen Feyd Rabban Feyd What Makes Feyd-Rautha Such A Great Villian? Feyd-Rautha From the moment we are introduced to this character, it's clear we are meant to hate him. Unfortunately, Feyd-Rautha is still lovable, using some of his hateful traits to get audiences to love him. Feyd-Rautha Psychotic “He’s Psychotic”... Princess Irulan describes Feyd with one simple word, and he lives up to the billing. With a Harem of cannibals whom he feeds the flesh of his victims. Feyd even kills some of his men to satiate this need. In his introductory scene in the movie, we see him murder two innocent attendants, simply because he wants to test his new blades. He’s Psychotic Irulan Feyd Feyd Upon arriving at Arrakis, Feyd instantly challenges his brother, threatening to kill him, and injuring him in the process. By placing Rabban in his place, Feyd endears himself to the audience, with the ‘beast Rabban’ being one of the most hated characters. Feyd Feyd beast Rabban Tactical “Old fashion Artillery, genius”... Feyd-Rautha receives high praise from the Baron for his tactics in ‘liberating the north’ and restoring spice production. By abandoning traditional war tactics, he forces the Fremen to flee the north and head south, something Rabban has failed to achieve. Even the Mahdi (Paul Atreides) himself has to join the rest of the Fremen in exile and embrace his visions before he can face Feyd. Old fashion Artillery, genius Feyd-Rautha spice Rabban Mahdi (Paul Atreides) Feyd In his fight with Lanville in the Arena on Geidi Prime, we see further evidence of Feyd’s tactics. He lulls his opponent into a false sense of security, teasing victory, before killing them. Feyd is also able to deduce the movement of the Fremen without any outside information, further demonstrating his tactical knowledge. Lanville Feyd Feyd Fighting Ability “May thy knife chip and shatter”.... Feyd famously echoes the Fremen's battle cry back to Paul before their epic showdown. From the moment we are introduced to Feyd-Rautha, it is clear he is a proper warrior and a deadly one too. We first witness his skills in the arena when he faces Lanville and then again when he dispatches his brother with ease. While his fight scenes in the movie are limited, it's clear he is one of the deadliest fighters in the Imperium. The Emperor himself selects Feyd as his champion and he pushes Paul to the brink, stabbing him twice before ultimately losing. May thy knife chip and shatter Feyd Paul Feyd-Rautha Lanville Feyd Bravery “I’m Here Atreides, I need a blade”... Feyd-Rautha responds to Paul’s challenge to the Emperor and steps up to a trial by combat for the fate of the universe. He also proves defiant even when addressing the Baron, threatening to drown him whilst in the presence of guards. One thing everyone can agree on is that Feyd is one of the bravest characters in the movie, which earns him the adoration of the audience. I’m Here Atreides, I need a blade Feyd-Rautha Paul Feyd After the liberation of the North, he volunteers to go on the ground to face any Fremen resistance, against the advice of his officers. He even steps up to a Fremen captive without fear. In his battle against Lanville, Feyd turns off his shield and meets his opponent on a level footing with no care for his safety. While some may call him mad, he certainly displays bravery in every situation. Lanville Feyd Conclusion Every movie is only as good as its villain and with one as awesome as Feyd, it’s no surprise that Dune Part Two is such a great movie. Austin Butler’s portrayal of Feyd-Rautha Harkkonen stands out in a movie with many actors and characters. Despite his position as the primary antagonist, fans can’t help but admire and even love Feyd-Rautha. It’s fair to say that this character heavily improves the movie and helps it surpass the expectations set by its prequel. Feyd Feyd-Rautha Harkkonen Feyd-Rautha Lead image credit: Wahlid Ahmad Lead image credit Wahlid Ahmad Wahlid Ahmad

The is an opinion piece based on the author’s POV and does not necessarily reflect the views of HackerNoon.

Every

The Top 7 Eagerly Anticipated Movies Of 2025: Superman, Thunderbolts, and More

The Most Disappointing Movie Sequels Of All Time

Feyd-Rautha: The Best Thing About Dune Part Two

About Author

Comments

TOPICS

THIS ARTICLE WAS FEATURED IN

Related Stories

6 Movie Sequels We Deserve (But Never Got)

5 Must-see Movies Coming Out in 2023

Opinion: Duke Leto of Dune Sucks as a Business Leader

The Spice Must Flow: Why Crypto Brokers Spent $3Million to Buy a Rare Dune Book

The 2034 Butlerian Jihad Will Be The End of AI Ballade

10 Pieces of Sci-Fi Armor We All Wish Were Real

6 Movie Sequels We Deserve (But Never Got)

5 Must-see Movies Coming Out in 2023

Opinion: Duke Leto of Dune Sucks as a Business Leader

The Spice Must Flow: Why Crypto Brokers Spent $3Million to Buy a Rare Dune Book

The 2034 Butlerian Jihad Will Be The End of AI Ballade

10 Pieces of Sci-Fi Armor We All Wish Were Real

Light-Mode

Classic

Newspaper

Minty

Dark-Mode

Neon Noir

Minty

HN StartUps