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Rating: 4.2/5
Review: "Dredd 3D movie review"

This is some sort of a reboot of the 1995 version which was poorly received by audience and critics alike. This could be compared to Batman Begins where the new version is gritty and more realistic. Dredd is a gritty, violent and serious action thriller. The action starts from the start of the movie and does not let you breathe until it is over.

The story: It is straight-forward. Judge Dredd is assigned to grade a rookie, Anderson, who has psychic powers. They goes to Peach City where murders have been taken place. Little did they know that a ruthless drug lord, Ma-Ma controls the whole city. Once they are locked in the city by Ma-Ma's order, there is not much time to breathe as they have to take down the whole gang quickly to survive. This is action-packed filled with bloody hard-hitting action. The action disappointingly does not really packed to dazzle audience with over-the-top action instead it is shown realistically. There is no fancy gun shoot-out. A bullet must be able to fatally injure or kill someone so there is no drawn out fancy gun play seen in John Woo's movies. The tone is as dead serious as an unemotional Judge Dredd. Acting wise is quite alright. Music is not impressive; almost the usual electronic futuristic music.

3D is considered good but that should be no surprise since it is shot in 3D. Although it is good, it comes off as disappointing too. There are not much of gimmicky shot and interesting or exciting 3D effects. Positive effects are the few slow-motion scenes and it brings the action in front of your face.

Overall: It is worth to watch it in 3D in cinema. It works for a straight-forward action movie because of its fast-pace and tense story. I have no idea why it did badly in USA. It only got US$6 for its opening so I think the idea of this becoming a trilogy will be shelved.

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