In a violent, futuristic city where the police have the authority to act as judge, jury and executioner, a cop teams with a trainee to take down a gang that deals the reality-altering drug, ... Read allIn a violent, futuristic city where the police have the authority to act as judge, jury and executioner, a cop teams with a trainee to take down a gang that deals the reality-altering drug, SLO-MO.In a violent, futuristic city where the police have the authority to act as judge, jury and executioner, a cop teams with a trainee to take down a gang that deals the reality-altering drug, SLO-MO.
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- 2 wins & 14 nominations
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- TriviaKarl Urban insisted on riding the Lawmaster motorcycle himself.
- GoofsWhen Dredd throws Kay across the room, he rolls over a desk and his arms come apart even though he is handcuffed.
- Quotes
Anderson: [reads Kay's mind] Sir, he's thinking about going for your gun.
Judge Dredd: Yeah.
Anderson: [reads it again] He just changed his mind.
Judge Dredd: Yeah.
- ConnectionsEdited into 5 Second Movies: Dredd 3D (2014)
- SoundtracksJubilee (Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around)
Written by Bobby Womack, Harold Payne, Damon Albarn and Richard Russell
Published by ABKCO Music, Inc. (BMI), Chrysalis Music Ltd, Copyright Control
Performed by Bobby Womack
Licensed courtesy of XL Recordings Ltd.
By arrangement with Beggars Group Media Ltd.
(p) 2012 XL Recordings Ltd.
The previous version of Judge Dredd (1995) starring Sly is a campy affair. Consider that it had Rob Schneider in it. 'nuff said. This one brings us into the comics once again but this time, they drop the camp. It is well written probably because they had Alex Garland who also wrote 28 Days Later... and Sunshine among others. Karl Urban is not as imposing as Sly but he does a solid job. Most importantly, he's not impersonating Sly. Olivia Thirlby is great as a foil or conscience to Dredd. Their relationship is the heart of the movie. Lena Headey does a good job as the baddie. It's an interesting unusual choice. It's certainly not your average muscle bound villain.
I did have 2 problems. First, Slo-Mo happens too many times. The first couple of times are interesting. I'm sure it's cool 3D fun, but even that would get tiresome. It's a balancing act between pace and cool and the climax needs pace more than cool. Second problem is the ending. The final fight with Lena Headey is not as climatic as needed. It's a bit of a letdown. Overall, this is super-fun despite the minor problems.
- SnoopyStyle
- Aug 10, 2013
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Box office
- Budget
- $50,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $13,414,714
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,278,491
- Sep 23, 2012
- Gross worldwide
- $41,037,742
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1