Dredd 3D

Cit Phil Cit · 09-21-2012, 10:07 PM

Saw an early showing. An extremely excellent movie, good characterizations of their comic counterparts - with a story that works within its genre, and filled with characters that make reasonable decisions to make the action sequences appropriate and exciting.

I am extremely happy with the movie and definitely recommend it for people who like action movies - and also, people who enjoy movies that are written, directed and acted in a way that is compelling and interesting from a cinematic point of view.

The 3D work was done well, and used when appropriate and never done to an excess to show-off the technology. The best use of 3D were the slow motion sequences related to a drug that is seen in the movie.

frederec · 09-21-2012, 10:15 PM

I've gotten the impression that people in general have been surprised with how good this movie is. I'm very tempted to go based on the positive buzz.

Squidbot · 09-22-2012, 03:51 AM

Can I finally wear my "I told you so" shirt?

MalReynolds · 09-22-2012, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squidbot

Can I finally wear my "I told you so" shirt?

Yes Please do

Seen this yesterday and i thought it was one of the best comic book to movie, movies ever done ... I think i liked it more then Dark Knight Rises and The Avengers but im also INSANE

muddi900 · 09-22-2012, 05:05 AM

It actually is out this weekend. I doubt I'll be able to get tickets for tomorrow, so maybe next week.

Squidbot · 09-22-2012, 02:40 PM

2000AD just tweeted that Judge Dredd case files #1 has sold out in the US today. This gives me a happy.

BLeeP · 09-22-2012, 02:49 PM

Saw it yesterday. I missed the first few minutes, which makes me sad, but I loved the movie. The action was top notch, and the way some things were framed makes me believe that they were forced to cut some gorier bits, ala Robocop. Hopefully that means we will get some awesome director's cut at some point

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Squidbot · 09-22-2012, 04:07 PM

I only spotted a few of these easter eggs. (Spoilers in link)

Cit Phil Cit · 09-24-2012, 12:34 AM

Just so it's not forgotten: This is a great movie.

Ghostbear · 09-24-2012, 12:45 AM

I had a great time watching this. I've only recently started reading the comics but I am really impressed at how they managed to capture the screwed up world of Dredd.

BLeeP · 09-24-2012, 01:54 AM

I've been really interested in reading the comics since watching the movie. Is there anyway to acquire them legally AND digitally in the US?

Squidbot · 09-24-2012, 04:05 AM

I believe so. They send to anywhere now and do a digital version from their website. You may want to look a some of the collections such as the Judge Dress case files (although they're apparently sold out at the moment).
I STRONGLY recommend people start reading more 2000AD. Io9 has a great article up about the influence 2000ad has had.

bone_matrix · 09-24-2012, 04:41 AM

Saw this yesterday morning, and loved it! It was a lot better than I thought it would be. I love the Stallone Judge Dredd, even though it is a shit movie. This one definitely got me interested more in the comics though, much like BLeeP. People need to see this, if for nothing else but great action and one liners.

Squidbot · 09-24-2012, 05:42 AM

Right, home now so not on my phone:
iOS digital version of 2000AD
Hard copy subscriptions
Judge Dredd specific collection: Judge Dredd case files Vol1
The Best of 2000AD (This seems like a collection of very early stories from 1977, repackaged for the American market).

Good article on io9 about 2000AD

Excellent blog from Pat Mills, creator of 2000AD and one of those responsible for the birth of Judge Dredd, on the creation of Judge Dredd.

I'd advise starting with prog (issue) 1800, which came out a couple of weeks ago and has 5 new stories. A good place to jump in. You have 35 years of a weekly comic to catch up on. No small task

List of 2000AD stories
If I'm coming across as a 2000AD shill it's because I love the comic, have done since I was 6, and I honestly believe that it's had a huge influence on sci-fi and fantasy since it began. You guys grew up with Superman, Batman, X-Men etc. I has Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, The A.B.C Warriors, Slaine, Ace Trucking Co (And also some of Marvel and DC).
I think 2000AD deserves the attention it is receiving as a result of the new film. If I can help them sell more progs (Issues) then maybe I have payed them back for 35 years of awesome stories. Sure, they've has some stinkers over the years, but the weekly format has allowed them to adapt to the tatse of the readers.

/endfanboyrant

fitbabits · 09-24-2012, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squidbot

2000AD just tweeted that Judge Dredd case files #1 has sold out in the US today. This gives me a happy.

Mine won't be shipping for another 11-13 days.

fitbabits · 09-24-2012, 08:50 AM

Oh, and Judge Dredd is just the tip of the 2000 AD iceberg - I highly recommend Rogue Trooper and Slaine.

Ghostbear · 09-24-2012, 08:51 AM

I've been picking up the case files of judge Dredd everytime I go to Comic Con, I just hit the 200ad booth on the last day and get them for $10

Squidbot · 09-24-2012, 08:58 AM

Buy the Rogue Trooper collections, read them and then then buy the Rogue Trooper game on steam.
Thank me later.

fitbabits · 09-24-2012, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squidbot

Buy the Rogue Trooper collections, read them and then then buy the Rogue Trooper game on steam.
Thank me later.

I bought the RT game for Xbox when it first came out.

Thanks!

Squidbot · 09-24-2012, 09:02 AM

Just a shame about the last Dredd game on Xbox

09-22-2012, 03:51 AM	#3
Squidbot Schrödinger's vet Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: R'lyeh Posts: 10,326	Can I finally wear my "I told you so" shirt? __________________ And now our dreams are true, we don't know what to do For we don't like it here, there's nothing for us to fear Bored mindless in Utopia British Invaders

09-22-2012, 02:40 PM	#6
Squidbot Schrödinger's vet Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: R'lyeh Posts: 10,326	2000AD just tweeted that Judge Dredd case files #1 has sold out in the US today. This gives me a happy. __________________ And now our dreams are true, we don't know what to do For we don't like it here, there's nothing for us to fear Bored mindless in Utopia British Invaders

09-22-2012, 02:49 PM	#7
BLeeP BRAVEST WARRIOR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 2,921	Saw it yesterday. I missed the first few minutes, which makes me sad, but I loved the movie. The action was top notch, and the way some things were framed makes me believe that they were forced to cut some gorier bits, ala Robocop. Hopefully that means we will get some awesome director's cut at some point . __________________ I'm certainly not the man I was...thank goodness.

09-22-2012, 04:07 PM	#8
Squidbot Schrödinger's vet Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: R'lyeh Posts: 10,326	I only spotted a few of these easter eggs. (Spoilers in link) __________________ And now our dreams are true, we don't know what to do For we don't like it here, there's nothing for us to fear Bored mindless in Utopia British Invaders

09-24-2012, 12:34 AM	#9
Cit Phil Cit Clockwork Horror Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 997	Just so it's not forgotten: This is a great movie. __________________ Steam ID: Citizen Philip

09-21-2012, 10:07 PM	#1
Cit Phil Cit Clockwork Horror Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 997	Dredd 3D Saw an early showing. An extremely excellent movie, good characterizations of their comic counterparts - with a story that works within its genre, and filled with characters that make reasonable decisions to make the action sequences appropriate and exciting. I am extremely happy with the movie and definitely recommend it for people who like action movies - and also, people who enjoy movies that are written, directed and acted in a way that is compelling and interesting from a cinematic point of view. The 3D work was done well, and used when appropriate and never done to an excess to show-off the technology. The best use of 3D were the slow motion sequences related to a drug that is seen in the movie. __________________ Steam ID: Citizen Philip

09-21-2012, 10:15 PM	#2
frederec Mad Math Professor Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 6,580	I've gotten the impression that people in general have been surprised with how good this movie is. I'm very tempted to go based on the positive buzz.

09-24-2012, 01:54 AM	#11
BLeeP BRAVEST WARRIOR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 2,921	I've been really interested in reading the comics since watching the movie. Is there anyway to acquire them legally AND digitally in the US? __________________ I'm certainly not the man I was...thank goodness.

09-24-2012, 04:05 AM	#12
Squidbot Schrödinger's vet Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: R'lyeh Posts: 10,326	I believe so. They send to anywhere now and do a digital version from their website. You may want to look a some of the collections such as the Judge Dress case files (although they're apparently sold out at the moment). I STRONGLY recommend people start reading more 2000AD. Io9 has a great article up about the influence 2000ad has had. __________________ And now our dreams are true, we don't know what to do For we don't like it here, there's nothing for us to fear Bored mindless in Utopia British Invaders

09-24-2012, 04:41 AM	#13
bone_matrix I am become death. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 241	Saw this yesterday morning, and loved it! It was a lot better than I thought it would be. I love the Stallone Judge Dredd, even though it is a shit movie. This one definitely got me interested more in the comics though, much like BLeeP. People need to see this, if for nothing else but great action and one liners.

09-24-2012, 05:42 AM	#14
Squidbot Schrödinger's vet Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: R'lyeh Posts: 10,326	Right, home now so not on my phone: iOS digital version of 2000AD Hard copy subscriptions Judge Dredd specific collection: Judge Dredd case files Vol1 The Best of 2000AD (This seems like a collection of very early stories from 1977, repackaged for the American market). Good article on io9 about 2000AD Excellent blog from Pat Mills, creator of 2000AD and one of those responsible for the birth of Judge Dredd, on the creation of Judge Dredd. I'd advise starting with prog (issue) 1800, which came out a couple of weeks ago and has 5 new stories. A good place to jump in. You have 35 years of a weekly comic to catch up on. No small task List of 2000AD stories If I'm coming across as a 2000AD shill it's because I love the comic, have done since I was 6, and I honestly believe that it's had a huge influence on sci-fi and fantasy since it began. You guys grew up with Superman, Batman, X-Men etc. I has Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, The A.B.C Warriors, Slaine, Ace Trucking Co (And also some of Marvel and DC). I think 2000AD deserves the attention it is receiving as a result of the new film. If I can help them sell more progs (Issues) then maybe I have payed them back for 35 years of awesome stories. Sure, they've has some stinkers over the years, but the weekly format has allowed them to adapt to the tatse of the readers. /endfanboyrant __________________ And now our dreams are true, we don't know what to do For we don't like it here, there's nothing for us to fear Bored mindless in Utopia British Invaders Last edited by Squidbot; 09-24-2012 at 05:44 AM.

09-24-2012, 08:50 AM	#16
fitbabits The Cat Whisperer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 8,841 Blog Entries: 2	Oh, and Judge Dredd is just the tip of the 2000 AD iceberg - I highly recommend Rogue Trooper and Slaine. __________________ The Cat Whisperer Gamertag - fitbabits \| PSN ID - fitbabits \| Steam - fitbabits

09-24-2012, 08:58 AM	#18
Squidbot Schrödinger's vet Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: R'lyeh Posts: 10,326	Buy the Rogue Trooper collections, read them and then then buy the Rogue Trooper game on steam. Thank me later. __________________ And now our dreams are true, we don't know what to do For we don't like it here, there's nothing for us to fear Bored mindless in Utopia British Invaders

09-24-2012, 09:02 AM	#20
Squidbot Schrödinger's vet Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: R'lyeh Posts: 10,326	Just a shame about the last Dredd game on Xbox __________________ And now our dreams are true, we don't know what to do For we don't like it here, there's nothing for us to fear Bored mindless in Utopia British Invaders

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