So. In his most recent interview Denis says he made Dune 2 to fulfill Frank Herbert's original intention that Paul would illustrate the dangers of messianic leaders.
This is why I have such respect for DV as a director.
Herbert was disappointed that so many people read, and still read, Paul as a hero.
This perhaps answers my main question going into Dune …
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