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Judge Dredd

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Judge Dredd

R

1995

1h 36m

Action

Sci-Fi

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In the crime-plagued future, the only thing standing between order and chaos is Judge Joseph Dredd (Sylvester Stallone). His duty: police the violent metropolitan sprawls that crowd the decaying earth, and kill criminals on the spot if necessary. The tables are turned, however, when maniacal ex-Judge Rico (Armand Assante) frames Dredd for murder. But, as his opponents soon discover, not even a prison sentence can stop Dredd from doling out his signature brand of justice.

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Critics Consensus

Judge Dredd wants to be both a legitimate violent action flick and a parody of one, but director Danny Cannon fails to find the necessary balance to make it work.

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

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

Rated: C+

Jul 6, 2010

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

A thunderous, unoriginal futuristic hardware show for teenage boys.

Mar 26, 2009

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

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

Apr 25, 2007

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

...Don't listen to the doubters, with a great aerial chase scene, lots of cool guns and gadgets, and a 30's serial vibe, this Judge Dredd is above the law when it comes to mindless fun....

Rated: 3/5

May 30, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Accomplishes numerous visual feats, from the gruesome makeup effects for the denizens of the Cursed Earth to the flying car chases across the neon cityscapes.

Rated: 6/10

Sep 14, 2020

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Drew Dietsch

Giant Freakin Robot

As a piece of pure production, [Judge Dredd] needs to be heralded as one of the best achievements of the '90s. Everything about the film's texture is a resounding success.

Jun 11, 2020

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Michael D L

Awesome at times great set peices

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/20/25

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Charlie G

We have the star of the movie who hated and did not understand the character he was supposed to represent. Judge Dredd never removes his helmet, but that wasn't to Stallone's liking so he spends half the movie with his face exposed. I'm not exactly sure why Rob Schneider was cast since he cannot act, nor is he amusing.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/12/25

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Shaun R

Not sure if I hate this film, or like it. I’ll sit on the fence and give it 2.5 stars. The latest version is much better.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/10/25

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kevin t

This would be a reasonably OK cheesy action movie, but for one reason. Sylvester Stallone is probably the best thing about this movie. I probably like it more than the majority of people who have reviewed it on Rotten Tomatoes, but there was always something I found annoying about this movie that made me hardly ever want to rewatch it. And I worked out recently what that reason is. It's Rob Schneider. He is an awful actor. He is not remotely funny. I've hated him in literally everything he's done. When I originally watched this movie I didnt know who Rob Schneider was. Now I know why this movie is bad. The whole movie is relatively serious. As far as I can see, none of it is supposed to be funny, but then Rob Schneider turns up and keeps desperately trying to be funny with light humour. None of it hits the mark and it doesn't go with the tone of the rest of the movie. He brings the movie down a full star. Go watch the more modern Dredd movie, its far better, and Rob Schneider isn't in it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/15/25

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John R

''I am the law''!!!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/14/25

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James P

Brash, brainless, sci-fi heavy saved by the always foxy Diane Lane. One of Stallone's forgettable action capers. Perhaps a different actor playing the role would of been better or even Diane Lane in the lead role.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/11/25

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Synopsis

In the crime-plagued future, the only thing standing between order and chaos is Judge Joseph Dredd (Sylvester Stallone). His duty: police the violent metropolitan sprawls that crowd the decaying earth, and kill criminals on the spot if necessary. The tables are turned, however, when maniacal ex-Judge Rico (Armand Assante) frames Dredd for murder. But, as his opponents soon discover, not even a prison sentence can stop Dredd from doling out his signature brand of justice.

Director: Danny Cannon
Producer: Charles Lippincott, Beau Marks
Screenwriter: William Wisher Jr., Steven E. de Souza
Production Co: Hollywood Pictures, Cinergi Pictures Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $34.7M
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Surround

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