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The worldwide box office returns may not have been up to the level that the makers of Dredd had wanted, but they've nonetheless got a lot to be pleased about with the film itself. Dredd is, after all, a strong, respectful adaptation of the 2000AD comic strip, that boasts a terrific leading performance from Karl Urban.
Firmly resigning memories of the lesser Sylvester Stallone-headlined Judge Dredd where they belong, this new Dredd is a grittier, far more interesting piece of cinema. Urban stars in the title role, a law enforcer of the future who works as judge, jury and executioner, in the fight to keep crime under control. Taking the rookie Anderson under his wing, played by Olivia Thirlby, the pair of them have to clean out a huge tower block full of criminals, who want them both dead.
Eschewing the need quickly to appeal to a young audience, Dredd is a hard, gritty, enthralling piece of cinema, full of visual zest and with 3D that genuinely enhances the end product. Director Pete Travis deploys 3D firmly for particular effect, and it's an effort rewarded.
Backed up by a disc featuring interesting and diverting extra features, Dredd might not have been the most popular comic book adaptation to hit the big screen in 2012, but it's pretty much the bravest. It deserves to find a far wider audience on disc. --Jon Foster
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The future America is an irradiated waste land. On its East Coast, running from Boston to Washington DC, lies Mega City One--a vast, violent metropolis where criminals rule the chaotic streets. The only force of order lies with the urban cops called “Judges” who possess the combined powers of judge, jury and instant executioner. Known and feared throughout the city, Dredd (Karl Urban, The Lord of the Rings, Star Trek) is the ultimate Judge, challenged with ridding the city of its latest scourge--a dangerous drug epidemic that has users of “Slo-Mo” experiencing reality at a fraction of its normal speed.
During a routine day on the job, Dredd is assigned to train and evaluate Cassandra Anderson (Olivia Thirlby, Juno), a rookie with powerful psychic abilities thanks to a genetic mutation. A heinous crime calls them to a neighbourhood where fellow Judges rarely dare to venture--a 200 story vertical slum controlled by prostitute turned drug lord Ma-Ma (Lena Headey, Game of Thrones, 300) and her ruthless clan. When they capture one of the clan’s inner circle, Ma-Ma overtakes the compound’s control centre and wages a dirty, vicious war against the Judges that proves she will stop at nothing to protect her empire. With the body count climbing and no way out, Dredd and Anderson must confront the odds and engage in the relentless battle for their survival.
During a routine day on the job, Dredd is assigned to train and evaluate Cassandra Anderson (Olivia Thirlby, Juno), a rookie with powerful psychic abilities thanks to a genetic mutation. A heinous crime calls them to a neighbourhood where fellow Judges rarely dare to venture--a 200 story vertical slum controlled by prostitute turned drug lord Ma-Ma (Lena Headey, Game of Thrones, 300) and her ruthless clan. When they capture one of the clan’s inner circle, Ma-Ma overtakes the compound’s control centre and wages a dirty, vicious war against the Judges that proves she will stop at nothing to protect her empire. With the body count climbing and no way out, Dredd and Anderson must confront the odds and engage in the relentless battle for their survival.
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105 of 110 people found the following review helpful
By Razor
Format:DVD
This film is an introduction to a day in the life of Dredd, it doesn't need to be complex, it just needs to show one Judge's belief in getting the job done...and that's what DREDD has done. The pre-release interviews state it's for the fans and the comics were always about Dredd dealing with situations, no character building only Justice.
For the reviewers stating this film has an anti-climax, you really didn't get it.....OK there was no "boss fight", but that was the point, to Dredd, Ma-Ma was just another Perp in an everyday event in Mega City One, she derserved no more screen time at the finale than Dredd gave her, his job is to enforce Judgement to Criminals, that's what he did, then went straight back out to tackle more scum in Mega City's crime ridden existence. He is old Stoney Face, and his committment to the Justice Dept. is his chartacter, this film has always been for the fans, I for one am glad of the low budget and lack of interference from the Hollywood Gloss and Dross.
For the reviewers stating this film has an anti-climax, you really didn't get it.....OK there was no "boss fight", but that was the point, to Dredd, Ma-Ma was just another Perp in an everyday event in Mega City One, she derserved no more screen time at the finale than Dredd gave her, his job is to enforce Judgement to Criminals, that's what he did, then went straight back out to tackle more scum in Mega City's crime ridden existence. He is old Stoney Face, and his committment to the Justice Dept. is his chartacter, this film has always been for the fans, I for one am glad of the low budget and lack of interference from the Hollywood Gloss and Dross.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By Jeff Wode
Format:Blu-ray
A fantastic screen realisation of a brilliant character. Stripped down, gritty and action packed: THIS is how you make a Judge Dredd movie.
The only drawback is that poor box office means it's doubtful a studio would greenlight a sequel. So this is what we do.
a) Buy this DVD/Blu-ray. Duh.
b) Start a kickstarter campaign to fan fund a sequel.
c) Um, I don't know. Write to your MP or something. Damnit it all I want a Judge Cal and Dark Judges sequel!
The only drawback is that poor box office means it's doubtful a studio would greenlight a sequel. So this is what we do.
a) Buy this DVD/Blu-ray. Duh.
b) Start a kickstarter campaign to fan fund a sequel.
c) Um, I don't know. Write to your MP or something. Damnit it all I want a Judge Cal and Dark Judges sequel!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I went to see the film simply because I loved the character from reading the comics when I was a kid.
I saw the first attempt but thought the story line for the stalone movie was ok and the effects of the time were good but he didnt come accross as the real Judge from the comics. So I was very suprised and impressed when I watched this version. It focused in the day in the life of Judge Dredd and was graphically violent and used every setting in his gun to take down a perp or 10. There was also a few funny moments in it depending how warped your humour is. I thought the use of the slow mo was good to show off the special effects and the 3D effect simply enhanced how the effect of the narcotic had on its user - simply brilliant.
If I had to be negative about this film I'd say that I didnt imagine JD would feel the need to hold his gun with 2 hands on times and he looked over misserable on times to the point of straining his face - it wasnt necessary. Also the Judge bikes were still not up to the mark.
If anyone gives this a 1 then all I can say is stick with Marry Poppins.
I saw the first attempt but thought the story line for the stalone movie was ok and the effects of the time were good but he didnt come accross as the real Judge from the comics. So I was very suprised and impressed when I watched this version. It focused in the day in the life of Judge Dredd and was graphically violent and used every setting in his gun to take down a perp or 10. There was also a few funny moments in it depending how warped your humour is. I thought the use of the slow mo was good to show off the special effects and the 3D effect simply enhanced how the effect of the narcotic had on its user - simply brilliant.
If I had to be negative about this film I'd say that I didnt imagine JD would feel the need to hold his gun with 2 hands on times and he looked over misserable on times to the point of straining his face - it wasnt necessary. Also the Judge bikes were still not up to the mark.
If anyone gives this a 1 then all I can say is stick with Marry Poppins.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Karl Urban is Judge Dredd!
After seeing the first cinematic outing for Judge Dredd(ful) with Stallone I thought any chance of another movie had pretty much killed off. Read more
Published 2 hours ago by M. N. Khan
5.0 out of 5 stars
back to basics movie
This film did what ought to have been done with so many comic book movies - it just went for it. No cheesy introduction of the universe, we learnt on the job. Read more
Published 5 hours ago by Katy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb
This film is just superb. A true realisation of DREDD and awesome from start to finish. The scene with the mini-guns is the best thing I saw in 2012. Read more
Published 1 day ago by M. G. Stoner
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nearly Amazing
Judge Dredds previous movie outing left a lot to be desired so I was pleased to see this more serious adult offering, No comedy sidekick in this one, just Dredd and the rookie... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Mr. D. Swan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dredd
Good product - good movie - arrived promptly in suitable packaging (wish these reviews could be sorter - nothing more to add)
Published 2 days ago by margaretj
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brutal adaption!
This is a fat free, streamline re-introduction to the world of Judge Dredd and it packs a punch. Karl Urban is pitch perfect as the helmeted no-nonsense lawman who dispatches... Read more
Published 2 days ago by R. Harper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Movie
I can't believe the negative reviews on this movie.
It's a film about Judge Dredd. It's described and advertised as a film about Judge Dredd. Read more
It's a film about Judge Dredd. It's described and advertised as a film about Judge Dredd. Read more
Published 3 days ago by R. Pearsall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Justice has been served on Hollywood
Having just watched this, Im very happy that my all time favourite comic has been delivered very successfully to the big screen. Read more
Published 3 days ago by C
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Comic Adaptation 2012
If you like the Dredd comics then you'll love this. Dredd's character is spot on and the film's version of Anderson works well in giving the audience a 'human' view of Dredd's... Read more
Published 3 days ago by watto
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply brilliant
An excellent, faithful recreation of the comic 2000AD's legendary law man! A taut, simple plot fuelled by brutal bloody violence and Karl Urban's indomitable, monosyllabic Judge... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Ap Stobirski
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