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A violent, effects-heavy science fiction adventure, Judge Dredd depicts a nightmarish future in which overcrowded cities are terrorized by brutal gun battles and policed by "Judges," law officers who ... read more read more...act as judge, jury, and executioner. Sylvester Stallone stars as Judge Dredd, a punishing enforcer with an unswerving dedication to law and order. Little does Dredd know that a nasty villain (Armand Assante) and a corrupt Judge (Jurgen Prochnow) are plotting to take over the city and plan to frame Dredd for murder in order to prevent him from interfering. Dredd winds up in prison, but he fights back with the help of Judge Hershey (Diane Lane), his partner and romantic interest, and Fergie (Rob Schneider), his friend and comic relief, developing a plan to clear his name and stop the bad guys. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Danny Cannon

Release Date: June 30, 1995

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DVD Release Date: August 28, 2001

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  • TheDudeLebowski65
    May 20, 2012
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Pure popcorn flick from start to finish, Danny Cannon's Judge Dredd is an underrated action film starring Sylvester Stallone. Lacking a truly interesting story, Judge Dredd does deliver great action that is designed to thrill the viewer. If you love Sly's films, then give this fi... read morelm a shot. I very much liked the film, felt it was a fun mindless actioner that was too easily dismissed when originally released. If you want a fun action film, definitely check this one out. I very much enjoyed the film and thought it was better than what most people have claimed it to be. There is room for improvement such as the part of Rob Schneider, which is horrible; and he proves he can't act whatsoever. Even with that in mind the strength of this film lies in the top notch action scenes that deliver the thrills. Judge Dredd is a flawed film, but by no means does it deserve the flack it has received over the years. The film is fun, moves along at a fast pace and is meant to be a mindless popcorn action film, which it succeeds very well at doing. If you enjoy a fun, mindless action film, Judge Dredd is that film. Expect a decent story with top-notch action, and you won't be disappointed. This is an underrated flick that will appeal to action buffs everywhere, just shut your brain off and enjoy. This may not be Sly's best work, but it definitely isn't his worst film. Give it a shot, it's exhilarating from start to finish, my only real complaints are Schneider and that the film felt like they were trying to pack way too much in its hour and thirty minute run time. This should have been a two hour flick. Still a fun ride.
  • skeletonking101
    May 8, 2011
    skeletonking101
    Its bad story wise, but its very entertaining action wise and hammy acting wise
  • riverdale237
    April 19, 2011
    riverdale237
    This movie proves that no matter how good a film is directed, horrible acting will bring it down. It's really hard to imagine that the star of Rocky (One of my favorite films) could really act so badly in this movie. But we'll get to him later. Let's start with the positive.

    T... read morehis movie is pretty horrible, but there was some good. The directing was nice, and the plot was pretty cool too. The special affects were right up there with the new Star Wars movies. Danny Cannon obviously really cared about this story, and did everything in his ability to try and make it good. I loved the fight scenes too.

    Now that we got through the good, let's go to the bad. There isn't a single actor who did a good job in this film. Armand Asante and Stallone were particulary bad. They overracted to the point I thought they were having a heart attack. And why is it they can't say the word "law" like a normal person? Who knows. This movie also tries way to hard to be funny, but it just turned out to be uncomfortable. Like the scene where Stallone has to steal one of the Judges clothes to sneak in. Don't ask. it's a long and uncomfortable story.

    There wasn't a single character in the movie that wasn't annoying. The sidekick was annoying, Dredd was annoying, Rico was annoying, Hershey was annoying (Yes, there is a character named Hershey) they are ALL annoying.

    Bottom line, this is a pretty bad movie. Not High School Musical bad, but a bad movie none the less. The good news is, they are planning a reboot in 2012 that should be much better.
  • moonrivers
    March 7, 2011
    moonrivers
    Only for those rainy days you lose your job, your girlfriend moves in with your best friend ... and your dog wants to go with her.
  • MizturY0da
    September 8, 2010
    MizturY0da
    2 stars
  • phubbs1
    August 8, 2010
    phubbs1
    This could of been so good and like Batman needs a re-imagining now. There are some nice touches here, the robots, the outfits, the cannibal baddies, MegaCity effects and the clones are all good looking but the acting and violence are way way too low, Scheider is just dreadful. M... read moreade for the kiddies again,
    this needs to be dark, brooding, mega violent and hard as nails.
  • TheGame90
    June 19, 2010
    TheGame90
    Man I got to the only one who likes this crap...
  • deano
    May 18, 2010
    deano
    What's worse is that Sylvester Stallone's 1993 sci-fi action flick Demolition Man, managed to capture the humour and totalitarian feeling far better than Judge Dredd ever did. And in the British 2000 AD comic book, Dredd shouldn't dare be seen in his face while taki... read moreng his helmut off.
    Based on British's 2000 AD comic book created by John Wagner, Carlos Ezquerra and Pat Mills.
  • ythelastman89
    May 3, 2010
    ythelastman89
    Such a terrible movie, but it is so incredibly bad that it turns into a pretty enjoyable experience. I actually feel really bad for Sylvester Stallone because he really did try and under better direction and screen writing, he would be the Judge Dredd I love from 2000 A.D. Much l... read moreike Tank Girl, there was not enough attention to detail and awareness of how to bring such a sci-fi oriented story to screen. This butchers the source material and turns Mega City into a fairytale land that is just sad to watch. This rivals Joel Schumacher's rendition of Batman.
  • FilmFanatik
    February 23, 2010
    FilmFanatik
    Haven't seen it in a long time, but I don't recall loving it.

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Critic Reviews

Owen Gleiberman
July 6, 2010
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

The movie, by the end, practically seems intent on destroying itself. Full Review

Todd McCarthy
March 26, 2009
Todd McCarthy, Variety

A thunderous, unoriginal futuristic hardware show for teenage boys. Full Review

Jonathan Rosenbaum
April 25, 2007
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

Directed without inspiration by Danny Cannon from a stupid script by Michael De Luca, William Wisher, and Steven de Souza. Full Review

Caryn James
May 20, 2003
Caryn James, New York Times

Although it is full of noise and fake firepower, Dredd simply lies there on the screen until the final scenes. Full Review

Mick LaSalle
June 18, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

Usually engaging and sympathetic, Stallone is blank and tongue-tied here, an immovable slab in the midst of 95 minutes of gunfire, explosions and Gothic excess. Full Review

Peter Rainer
February 13, 2001
Peter Rainer, Los Angeles Times

The director doesn't provide much kinetic movie-making pleasure but he knows enough to jam the screen with clamor. It's not excitement, exactly. It's simulated excitement. Full Review

James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

Sometimes, it's rather amusing, but it's impossible to decide whether this is accidental or on purpose. Full Review

Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Stallone survives it, but his supporting cast, also including an uninvolved Joan Chen and a tremendously intense Jurgen Prochnow, isn't well used. Full Review

Rita Kempley
January 1, 2000
Rita Kempley, Washington Post

Aside from the affable Schneider and the able Lane, the cast seems to be in deep shock. Um, make that Dredd lock. Full Review

Susan Wloszczyna
January 1, 2000
Susan Wloszczyna, USA Today

Never has such a big, dumb movie seemed so small, as it shrinks from Blade Runner sharp to Jetsonian junky.

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    • Judge Dredd: It's a lie! The evidence has been falsified. It's impossible! I never broke the law! I am the Law!
    • Judge Dredd: I AM THE LAW!
    • Judge Dredd: You betrayed the law!
    • Rico: Law!
    • Narrator: They were the police, jury and executioners, all in one. They were the Judges.
    • Judge Dredd: YOU BETRAYED THE LAW!
    • Rico: LAW! [BELCHING]
    • Judge Dredd: I knew you'd say that.
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