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"Reason for the future sucking: Cloning, and nuclear war turn Earth into a wasteland, Judges whose role combines those of police officer, judge, jury, and executioner take over the justice system, over crowding of cities, and block wars, which are sadly not wars over who can throw the biggest block party. Year it takes place: The 23rd century"
" In this futuristic action story, judges become the supreme authority in society, with one, Judge Dredd, as the most feared law enforcer of them all. But a former judge frames him for murder, and Dredd must do whatever it takes to restore justice. Based on the comic book series, by John Wagner and Carlos Esposito, the film was considered to a less than faithful adaptation of the series, given that Judge Dredd in the series, is a faceless, authoritative, fascist officer of the law. Judge, jury,"
" In this futuristic action story, judges become the supreme authority in society, with one, Judge Dredd, as the most feared law enforcer of them all. But a former judge frames him for murder, and Dredd must do whatever it takes to restore justice. Based on the comic book series, by John Wagner and Carlos Esposito, the film was considered to a less than faithful adaptation of the series, given that Judge Dredd in the series, is a faceless, authoritative, fascist officer of the law. Judge, jury,"
" Directed by: Danny Cannon Produced by: Charles Lippincott, Beau Marks, and Andrew G. Vajna Written by: Michael De Luca, Steven E. de Souza, and William Wisher Based on the comic book created by: John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra Cinematography: Adrian Biddle Edited by: Harry Keramidas and Alex Mackie Music by: Alan Silvestri Distributed by: Hollywood Pictures"
"I haven't read any of the comics, but I understand this movie completely missed the point, just turning the scenario into a typical action blockbuster. But even for the general public, it didn't seem to go down too well, and I'm not entirely sure why. Some people, including myself, view this one as very self-aware: it knows it's a dumb action flick, and it has a ton of fun with it. It makes fun of every over-the-top action cliché under the sun, and I can't help but laugh along with it. Still, I"