Balderdash

September 21, 2012 1:34 pm I thought it was fun. They've certainly nailed the sheer badass brutality of a Bisley drawn comic. Side note, Judgement on Gotham completely blew my thirteen year old mind. Dredd! Batman! Bisley! (was too young to appreciate Wagner! Grant!) I dont think I've ever been enjoyed anything again in my life as much as that young lad did that comic.

September 21, 2012 1:02 pm It a British film, by a British writer, with John Wagner involved in approving the script. The only Hollywood connection is a couple of the actors. I thought the music was superb, it fitted well, whether it was the action scenes or the trancelike 'slo mo' scenes. The low key sets, and toned down costumes etc. was most likely due to budget constraints. Also, as much as I love it in print, someone shouting 'Drokk' in real life just sounds goofy. I agree that theres not a whole lot of the comics humour, its a pretty grim film. I enjoyed it, thought it was a decent first step. A bigger budget and the freedom to flesh out the world a bit more could bring a top notch sequel. For none Dredd fans, If you liked 18 rated (R rated?) 80's action films like robocop, predator (e.g. gory sci fi ones) I'd say give it a shot.

May 7, 2010 8:20 pm

Im from the UK and I cant help but feeling this sounds like Millar and his various celeb pals mucking about to see who can do the most 'shocking' comic strip. And the name is pretty moronic

That said, they'll win me over if:

1. It brings in a load of new UK comic readers  (Chances are this will sit next to 200AD, JD Megazine and a shedload of Marvel/DC reprints on the stands so there could be a knock-on effect)

2. Underneath all the hype and celebrity they do genuinely nurture new British writing and art talent