Review of Dredd (2012) by Grant S — 16 Dec 2013
Not really a remake of the 1995 "Judge Dredd", though not sure why it was made anyway. Very one-dimensional, cliched and predictable plot. Direction bordered on the irritating. The slo-mo shots were appropriate, initially, but then director Pete Travis got slo-mo happy and overused them. Irritation ensues.
Performances are so-so. Karl Urban seems to be trying to channel Clint Eastwood / Dirty Harry, and it just seems very unoriginal. Olivia Thirlby is OK in her role. Lena Headey, as the villain, is probably the best of the lot.
This review of Dredd (2012) was written by Grant S on 16 Dec 2013.
Dredd has generally received positive reviews.
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