In a dystopian future, where the police are judges, juries, and executioners, Judge Dredd and a rookie are sent to take down a violent gang that deals an extremely dangerous drug.
Misunderstood yet highly entertaining! Dredd makes you forget whatever is happening out there, but this was not the case when it was released. Back then, it evoked mixed feelings, and, unfortunately, the vast majority didn’t appreciate it. The rest of us signed a petition for a sequel to no avail. Times have changed, we have moved on, and so have the actors. Karl Urban is leading The Boys (2019) now, and he couldn’t care less about a role in which he doesn’t show his face, and people doubt it. Having said that, as far as I read recently, he wouldn’t mind taking on the role if offered. It won’t be, though. What’s more, it’s interesting to watch Olivia Thirlby coming out of her comfort zone, shooting everything and everyone up, and seeing the transformed but wonderful Lena Headey running the vicious gang.
Dredd remains loyal to the graphic novel with the city blocks’ names, the judge’s helmet and the golden chain in MaMa’s penthouse, the “fatties”, and, of course, the Clint Eastwood voice tribute to stand out. For those who are unaware, the character is partially based on Clint Eastwood’s “Dirty Harry” so, the voice will always be that reminder.
Pete Travis, a director who deserves a lot more spotlight [see also Omagh (2004) and Vantage Point (2008)] as mentioned above, has deeply understood the anti-hero’s nature and the dystopian futuristic”cyberpunk” world, giving us a final cut that, we, the fans deeply enjoyed and, unfortunately, won’t see more of it. The reasons vary: Came out in a bad time? People didn’t really appreciate it? Studios saw only numbers and didn’t care about its quality? Whatever your pick is, it’s a shame.
I just wanted to remind you of it. After all, that’s what every dystopia is: a reminder. And, if you haven’t watched it, knock yourselves out! It’s quite the experience.
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