Untitled Judge Dredd Film
Untitled Judge Dredd Film

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Untitled Judge Dredd Film

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A new take on the 'Judge Dredd' comics, leaning into the world-building and dark humor. Plot TBA.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users78%
Director: Pete TravisGenres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a violent, futuristic metropolis, crime is rampant. A group of rookie 'Judges' are tasked with maintaining order, where they have the authority to act as judge, jury, and executioner. One such Judge, Dredd, teams up with a young psychic recruit, Anderson, to take down a drug syndicate in a high-rise block.

Critical Reception

Dredd received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its gritty tone, stylish visuals, and Karl Urban's performance. While it underperformed at the box office, it has since gained a cult following.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its brutal action and faithful adaptation of the source material.

  • Commended for Karl Urban's stoic portrayal of Judge Dredd.

  • Criticized by some for its bleak and violent nature, though many found this to be a strength.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's dark and violent tone, finding it to be a satisfyingly grim take on the Judge Dredd character. Many viewers enjoyed the intense action sequences and the faithful representation of the comic book world.

Fun Fact

Karl Urban's Judge Dredd costume was so restrictive and hot that he could only wear it for short periods, often needing assistance to get in and out of it.

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