Judge dredd is a fictional character who appears in british comic books published by rebellion developments, as well as in a. Dredd is a 2012 sciencefiction film that stars karl urban as the title character. Sep 20, 2012 how dredd 3d represents the good, the bad and the ugly of modern action movies. Sep 21, 2012 dredd 3d offers an extremely enjoyable action ride and, for some, might even stand as one of hollywoods most entertaining comic book adaptations. The only force of order lies with the urban cops called judges who possess the combined powers. It is based on the 2000 ad comic strip judge dredd and its eponymous character created by john wagner and carlos ezquerra. Judge dredd is by far britains most recognized comic book character. Judge dredd is a comic book franchise based on the longestrunning comic strip in 2000 ad 1977, a british weekly anthology comic the franchise is centered around judge dredd, a law enforcement and judicial officer in the dystopian future city of megacity one, which covers most of the east coast of north america. Dredd 3d sequel petition launches online jul 25, 20. Photo comic book characters, comic character, comic books, 2000ad comic. The game is loosely based on the 1995 film judge dredd which, in turn, was spunoff from 2000 ads comic books.
Dredd 3d offers an extremely enjoyable action ride and, for some, might even stand as one of hollywoods most entertaining comic book adaptations. For many moviegoers, judge dredd is known only as a character from a 1995. In 1997, acclaim released a judge dredd arcade game, a rail shooter featuring 3d graphics and full motion. It is a gritty, visual feast of violence and gore, however the story and characters unfortunately lack any depth. A race that once tried to invade and take over earth. The model was created through zbrush 4r8 and didnt been completed yet because of lack of time to prepare it for game, animation or 3d printing. Often in comic book adaptations, the filmmakers seem to have a need to humanize and overcomplicate a character to the point where the. Doctor dredd fought the hero known as rom, a spaceknight from. Judge dredd is a renown, feared street judge in megacity one with the authority of judge, jury and executioner. The iconic character and world are treated with the reverence they deserve.
Parents need to know that dredd 3d is based on the futuristic comic book hero judge dredd, who was also the subject of a 1995 sylvester stallone movie. He was portrayed by new zealand actor karl urban in the 2012 film dredd, also known as dredd 3d, who also portrayed skurge in thor. Urban dredd moves through a screenplay by alex garland 28 days later, ex machina as the embodiment of the legendary comic book dredd of the futuristic dystopia, megacity one. Based on the popular comic book character judge dredd. As francisco states from his blog, dredd 3d offers an extremely enjoyable action ride and, for some, might even stand as one of hollywood s most entertaining comic book adaptations. Most importantly, however, is the fact that both dredd 3d and batman begins offer what is arguably the most accurate, faithful bigscreen interpretations of the comicbook characters that inspired. Karl urban studied the comics, not stallone actor keeps helmet on and aims for a purer, grittier vision of comic book character. Dredd 3d pays faithful tribute to comic daily trojan. See more ideas about judge dredd, comics, comic character. In the most recent commercial for dredd 3d, the upcoming lionsgate film to be released in the united states on september 21, 2012, we get some style and substance, a. This movie is so much better than original stallone film. Doctor dredd was a powerful warlock from the alien race known as the dire wraith. Through various stills, trailers and early screenings at comiccon, the film has.
Judge dredd is a dark antihero from the scifi comic 2000ad as well as a number of spinoff merchandise including two liveaction movies, where his character was altered heavily in the first one. Most have featured women characters although those that focus solely on. I went to see this film in 3d and i was presently surprised. The 2012 comic book adaptations popularity on home video has lead to the possibility of this followup actually happening. How dredd 3d represents the good, the bad and the ugly of modern action movies. Judge dredd is a comic book franchise based on the longestrunning comic strip in 2000 ad. It may not have the gravitas of thedark knight or the popcorn thrill of the avengers, but dredd 3d is a grim and satisfying take on the famed british comic book character who, as a cop in a. The last few years have seen comic books become the goto source material for. The 1995 judge dredd movie starring sylvester stallone remains a guilty pleasure adventure for plenty of action fans, not to mention a never ending internet meme generator, but fell short of. Despite an underwhelming performance at the box office especially in the u. With karl urban, olivia thirlby, lena headey, rachel wood. The 2012 film is a reboot and the cast includes lena headey and olivia thirlby. In 3d versions of the film, 3d effects such as blood are actually projected onto the.
Nov 07, 2012 comic book adaptations are often soft in terms of violence, but judge dredd is a character aimed more at adults. Dredd 3d takes you under iconic helmet with exclusive. The only force of order lies with the urban cops called judges who possess the combined powers of judge jury and instant executioner. At turns deathly serious, then darkly humorous, urbans dredd is full blown comic book hardcore grit, while never being selfmocking. Sep 02, 2012 that said, dredd 3d constantly impresses on a visual level, with a gritty style more akin to cult hits like district 9 or 28 days later than to standard hollywood comic book blockbusters. See more ideas about judge dredd, dredd 2012 and karl urban.
High octane scifi action movie with allout, gunsblazing, bonecrushing, explosivesladen action. The new movie is full of extreme scififantasy violence, with thousands of bullets fired, gallons of blood spilled, and hundreds of casualties, including victims splattered and burned and its all even more intense in 3d. Created in 1977 by john wagner and carlos ezquerra, brit cult comic book character judge dredd was last seen on the big screen in 1995 for the disneyproduced, campy sylvester stallone vehicle simply titled judge dredd. Dredd comic book sequel to get rerelease hollywood. Judge dredd by adi granov comic book artists, comic book characters, comic.
My only knowledge of the character was fans outrage about the sly stallone original, where he revealed his face. Urban looks, sounds, and moves just like dredd should, while garlands simple story serves the character. Urban looks, sounds, and moves just like dredd should, while garlands simple story serves the character well. New dredd 3d character banner featuring olivia thirlby as. The best comic action adaptation movie of the year. Aug 21, 2012 in the most recent commercial for dredd 3d, the upcoming lionsgate film to be released in the united states on september 21, 2012, we get some style and substance, a taste of what we hopefully. Dredd never takes off the helmet, keeping true to the comic book character. He is a futuristic cop with the authority of judge, jury and executioner, trying to restore order and justice to crimeridden, overcrowded mega city one. Sep 20, 2012 it may not have the gravitas of thedark knight or the popcorn thrill of the avengers, but dredd 3d is a grim and satisfying take on the famed british comic book character who, as a cop in a. Oct 10, 2019 the best comic action adaptation movie of the year. Most of us might know the character of judge dredd from the underwhelming 1995 stallone action flick of the same name, the character has a strong following amongst fans of the comic book 2000 a.
This version is very simple, veteran judge dredd takes rookie anderson out for a day on the job, against slomo drug dealing bad guys. Sep 21, 2012 most importantly, however, is the fact that both dredd 3d and batman begins offer what is arguably the most accurate, faithful bigscreen interpretations of the comic book characters that inspired. That said, dredd 3d constantly impresses on a visual level, with a gritty style more akin to cult hits like district 9 or 28 days later than to standard hollywood comicbook blockbusters. The film is based on the comic book character judge dredd, who first appeared in comic strips in the british science fiction anthology 2000 ad and was first adapted into a 1995 feature film that starred sylvester stallone as dredd. Death is a firstperson shooter video game based on the titular character from the 2000 ad comic books, developed by rebellion developments. Sep 21, 2012 what works in dredd 3d is more than enough for it to be put onto any card carrying comic book geeks must see list. Judge dredd 3d is set in a highoctane, dystopian future where stateendorsed enforcers act as judge, jury and executioner as they dispense justice. The official dredd facebook page has just posted this new character still of the psychic rookie judge cassandra anderson, who will be played by the lovely olivia thirlby. With only 50 million dollars spent on dredd, its main attraction was being in 3d. Dredd also known as dredd 3d is a 2012 science fiction action film directed by pete travis and written and produced by alex garland in association with lionsgate. Dredd 3d is an actionpacked reboot of the popular comic book character and franchise that is judge dredd. Dredd is a 2012 science fiction action film directed by pete travis and written and produced by alex garland. Dredd was primarily shown in 3d in the uk, and 2d screenings were notoriously limited as the distributor denied cinemas. Aug 22, 2014 10 movies that brought the comic book look to life.
Dredd 3d has been embraced by movie critics and fans of the comic book receiving a 7. Dredd includes digital copy 3d bluray bluraybluray. Slide 66 more dredd 3d the title character judge dredd was created by writer john wagner and artist carlos ezquerra in 1977 and has remained a fixture of the weekly 2000 ad comic book anthology. Gearing up for its september 21st release is dredd 3d, the upcoming reboot of the classic comic book character. In 2012, dredd was one of 10 british comic characters commemorated in a series of stamps issued by the royal mail. This journey through the dark underbelly of a vast futuristic city is based on the cult favorite 2000ad comic book character. So i decide to publish the model unfinished but its good enough to be a base of something similar 3d objects. Not at the film itself i always had a lot of faith that it would be. Analysis of the movie judge dredd 1225 words bartleby. Judge dredd is a fictional character who appears in british comic books published by rebellion developments, as well as in a number of movie and video. It is based on the 2000 ad comic strip judge dredd and its eponymous character. Karl urban stars as judge dredd, a law enforcer given the power of judge.
It epitomises the faithfulness to the character s comic book roots, which governs the dark and brooding tone of the piece a. Dredd comic book sequel to get rerelease hollywood reporter. Dredd includes digital copy 4k ultra hd bluraybluray. This version of the 2000ad comic book lawman, is a vast improvement of the 1995 movie version by danny cannon and starring sylvester stallone dredd, even though i still like that version as well, has now been given justice to its dramatic story line casting with karl urban and lena heady and is much darker and more intense version take of the. Anyone currently making the judge dredd comic book lawgiver mark i. 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 realityaltering drug, slomo.
The film is the second attempt at translating judge dredd to the big screen, the first being the 1995 movie. Dredd 2012 internet movie firearms database guns in. The action film dredd 3d, based on the comicbook character, depicts a judgmental hero in a futuristic western dystopia. On its east coast lies mega city one a vast violent metropolis where criminals rule the chaotic streets. In a future, desolate america, the population is crammed into a violent, crimeridden city known as megacity one. Dredd 3d hits theaters this weekend, bringing beloved british comics character judge dredd back to the big screen for an ultraviolent, actionpacked adventure amid the postapocalyptic urban chaos of megacity one. While the prospect of a movie sequel to 2012s dredd 3d seems like a somewhat distant dream, the character s comic book prospects are looking much brighter, with dredd. For a popcorn blockbuster, the gender politics of dredd 3d are.
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