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Judge Dredd
1995 96 min United States of America, United Kingdom, Netherlands R 18+
★5.5
Science Fiction, Action
Director: Danny Cannon
📖 Based on the novel
«Judge Dredd»
byJohn Wagner
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Description
In a dystopian future, Dredd, the most famous judge (a cop with instant field judiciary powers) is convicted for a crime he did not commit while his murderous counterpart escapes.
Budget:
$90M
US Gross:
$34.69M
Worldwide:
$113.49M
Starring
Sylvester Stallone
Actor
Armand Assante
Actor
Rob Schneider
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1996
— Best Science Fiction Film
Saturn Awards 1996
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 1996
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 1996
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Key opinion
Judge Dredd is widely regarded as a quintessential 90s sci-fi action film that leans into stylized spectacle and comic-book roots rather than grounded realism. While some critics point to a clichéd screenplay and dated execution, fans and defenders celebrate it as a charismatic, visually immersive classic anchored by Sylvester Stallone's iconic performance.
| Acting | Sylvester Stallone’s authoritative, stoic portrayal is widely considered the definitive and most convincing embodiment of the Judge Dredd character. | |
| Production | The high-budget production design and practical effects create a visually striking, immersive dystopian aesthetic that holds up as a hallmark of 90s action cinema. | |
| Pacing | The film excels as a high-octane spectacle, prioritizing brutal, fast-paced action sequences and iconic set pieces over narrative nuance. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed as a functional vehicle for action; while some appreciate its honest, comic-book simplicity, others find the plot predictable and riddled with cliches. | |
| Acting | The inclusion of Rob Schneider’s comic relief is a point of contention, with some viewers finding it a necessary balance to Stallone’s intensity and others viewing the casting as a weak point. |