Review of Dredd (2012) by Matt Singer for ScreenCrush — 20 Sep 2012

Proceeds like its protagonist: ploddingly but relentlessly.

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This review of Dredd (2012) was written by Matt Singer and published by ScreenCrush on 20 Sep 2012.

Dredd has generally received positive reviews.

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