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Dredd 3D
Theatrical poster
Directed byPete Travis
Written byAlex Garland
Produced byAlex Garland
Andrew MacDonald
Allon Reich
StarringKarl Urban
Olivia Thirlby
Wood Harris
Lena Headey
CinematographyAnthony Dod Mantle[1]
Edited byMark Eckersley
Music byPaul Leonard-Morgan[2]
Production
companies
Distributed byLionsgate
Release dates
  • 6 September 2012 (2012-09-06) (Toronto Film Festival)
  • 7 September 2012 (2012-09-07) (United Kingdom)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Budget$45 million

Dredd 3D is an upcoming British science fiction action film directed by Pete Travis. It was announced in December 2008 that the production company DNA Films was to make a film adaptation[3][4] of 2000 AD comic book character Judge Dredd[5] and would be unrelated to the 1995 film version.[6] The cast consists of Karl Urban as Judge Dredd and Olivia Thirlby as Judge Anderson.

Dredd 3D is due to be released on 7 September 2012 in the United Kingdom, and 21 September 2012 in the United States,[7] in 3-D.[8][9]

Plot

The future world is an irradiated waste land. Somewhere, off an eastern coast, lies Mega City One – a vast, violent metropolis where criminals rule the chaotic streets. The only force of order lies with the urban police force known simply as the "Judges" who possess the combined powers of judge, jury, and instant executioner. Known and feared throughout the city, Dredd (Karl Urban) is the ultimate Judge, challenged with ridding the city of its latest scourge – a dangerous drug epidemic that has users of "Slo-Mo" experiencing reality at a fraction of its normal speed.

During a routine day on the job, Dredd is assigned to train and evaluate Cassandra Anderson (Olivia Thirlby), a rookie with powerful psychic abilities due to a genetic mutation. A heinous crime calls them to a neighborhood where fellow Judges rarely dare to venture – a 200-story vertical slum controlled by prostitute-turned-drug lord, Ma-Ma (Lena Headey), and her ruthless clan. When they capture one of the clan's inner circle, Ma-Ma overtakes the compound's control center and wages a brutal, vicious war against the Judges that proves she will stop at nothing to protect her empire. With the body count climbing and no way out, Dredd and Anderson must confront the odds and engage in the relentless battle for their survival.

Cast

Production

Development

Plans for a new Judge Dredd film were first announced in December 2008.[5] It was produced by DNA Films[3][12] with Alex Garland (screenwriter of 28 Days Later and Sunshine) attached to write the script.[13] Judge Dredd creator John Wagner consulted on the film.[3]

Director Duncan Jones turned down an offer to direct the film, though he thought the script was "great"; he explained his reasons stating:

Thing was, I had such a strong idea of what I wanted to do with a Dredd movie, I could not bring myself to take it on and not do it my way! ... and it's not like I could do it as a sequel either; my Dredd would have been really weird, and dark and funny, but not your traditional introduction to a hero character.[14]

Pre-production

In May 2010, Reliance BIG Entertainment announced they would finance the film (with a budget of $45 million), which will be shot in 3-D, with Pete Travis hired to direct.[4] Script writer Garland along with Andrew MacDonald and Allon Reich were also confirmed as producers for the film[4] with filming to begin in the fourth quarter of 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.[4] John Wagner also spoke positively on the film's script stating:

Alex Garland's script is faithful to the original concept that made Judge Dredd a favourite bad-ass hero. It's a high-octane slay [sic] ride through the dark underbelly of the vast future city. A fan pleaser.[4]

In July, IM Global (production partners on the film) stated that the film's official title would be Dredd instead of Judge Dredd.[8] Karl Urban was cast as Dredd the same month.[15] IM Global also revealed a few plot details:

Dredd takes us to the wild streets of Mega City One, the lone oasis of quasi-civilization on Cursed Earth. Judge Dredd (Karl Urban) is the most feared of elite Street Judges, with the power to enforce the law, sentence offenders and execute them on the spot – if necessary.[5][8]

In September, it was announced that pre-production had officially commenced on 23 August at Cape Town Film Studios in Cape Town, South Africa[5] and Variety revealed that actress Olivia Thirlby would play the part of Judge Anderson.[16] Urban stated that the script is "faithful to the world Wagner created, yet completely fresh in its execution" and "darker in tone."[17] Urban explained it is a "setup film ... It's about the day in the life of Dredd as he puts his rookie, Anderson, through the paces to see if she is worthy or not of becoming a Judge."[18] It wouldn't be based on any specific comic book plot but would be a "amalgamation of stories" and that, unlike the 1995 film version, Dredd, like the comics,[3] would keep his helmet on, never showing his face.[19] As Urban later explained: "He is supposed to be the faceless representative of the law and I think that is part of his enigma ... You wouldn't get to the end of a Sergio Leone Western and go, 'God, I didn't even know the character's name!' It's irrelevant."[citation needed] Urban went through a lot of physical preparation in order to become a "beast of a man" true to the comic, and worked to give the fight scenes a sense of reality.[18] Ahead of release, the film achieved advance sales of 20 million dollars.[20] On 2 November, Lionsgate announced that they picked up United States distribution rights for Dredd.[21]

Filming

Filming began on 12 November 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.[21] The first photos from the set were revealed on 19 November.[22]

The cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle said they had to build new camera rigs to get some of the shots they wanted. He also suggested that the film "won't look so much like the action films we're accustomed to, and the audience won't have things thrust in their faces every five minutes. I hope it will be more painterly. If we get it right, it will be a cross between Blade Runner and Clockwork Orange."[1]

Post-production

On 7 October 2011, the Los Angeles Times reported that Travis was prohibited from participating in the editing process following creative disagreements between producers and executives. The editing process was taken over by writer Garland, whose contribution was considered to be significant enough that he could seek a co-director credit – a situation considered unusual as Garland had never directed a film before and had not been in charge of any filming. The disagreement was said to have concerned disapproval over the footage that Travis was providing. Although Travis was removed from the editing process he was said to have still been monitoring the progress of the film. On 10 October, Travis and Garland released a joint statement claiming that they had agreed on an "unorthodox collaboration" before production began, that Travis was still involved in the film, and that Garland was not seeking a co-director credit.[23]

Release

Critical reception

The film was screened at Comic-Con and received very positive reviews.[24] IGN awarded the film 8 out of ten and said "Dredd is a character study, primarily, one fuelled by violence and action, and we can’t think of a better way to re-introduce this character to cinema audiences."[25] Empire said that the film was a "solid, excellent adaptation".[26] IndieWire said: "As Dredd, Urban either has a better character to play than Stallone did, or simply has a better grasp on what makes him tick, but the actor continues to distinguish himself as a versatile performer who turns mimicry into emotional meaning."[27]

Comparisons to The Raid

The trailer has lead to a large amount of critical response comparing it's plot, law enforcement officers working their way up a residential block controlled by the criminal leader, to the Indonesian film The Raid which was released in 2012 [28]

Sequels

Alex Garland revealed that there are plans for a trilogy of Dredd films.[29]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Prince, Ron (30 March 2011). "Camera Creative: Anthony Dod Mantle". BSCine.com. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
  2. ^ "Paul Leonard-Morgan Scoring 'Dredd'". FilmMusicReporter.com. 24 January 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d "Can the new Judge Dredd excise all memories of Sly Stallone and Rob Schneider?". The Guardian. 16 September 2010.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Pete Travis to Direct 3-D Judge Dredd Reboot". ReelzChannel. 19 May 2010.
  5. ^ a b c d "Giant Judge Dredd Movie Update: New Title, Synopsis, Cast Addition, & Filming Location Revealed". ReelzChannel. 4 September 2010.
  6. ^ "Empire website". John Wagner: "The first film really had nothing to do with Judge Dredd, whereas this one is all Dredd".
  7. ^ a b Thomas, Matt (21 January 2011). "Motherhood leaves Rakie with nothing to Dredd from acting". Western Mail. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
  8. ^ a b c "Alex Garland Writing Judge Dredd Script". MTV. July, 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ Stewart, Andrew (21 July 2011). "Lionsgate sets 'Dredd' for 2012". Variety. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
  10. ^ "Domhnall Gleeson Interview – Star of TRUE GRIT, NEVER LET ME GO & the new JUDGE DREDD Movie". Movies.ie. 16 February 2011. Q: Finally you're working with Karl Urban on remake of Judge Dredd – what can you tell us?
    A: It's early days yet! I can't really say to much – it's from the same producers as Never Let Me Go. I can say that it's going to be EPIC and in 3D but with a very moral aspect to the story. If it works out as they've described, it's going to be very big.
  11. ^ "Francis Chouler 2011". The Accent Coach.
  12. ^ "Danny Boyle Will Not Direct Judge Dredd". ReelzChannel. 1 August 2009.
  13. ^ "Alex Garland Writing Judge Dredd Script". ReelzChannel. 10 September 2009.
  14. ^ "Duncan Jones on Why He Passed on Directing the Judge Dredd Reboot". ReelzChannel. 15 August 2010.
  15. ^ "Karl Urban Is "The Law" in Judge Dredd Reboot". ReelzChannel. 28 July 2010.
  16. ^ Lodderhose, Diana (3 September 2010). "Thirlby joins 'Judge Dredd'". Variety.
  17. ^ de Semlyen, Phil (17 September 2010). "Exclusive: Karl Urban Talks Dredd". Empire.
  18. ^ a b "Interview: Karl Urban". ShaveMagazine.com. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  19. ^ "Exclusive: Urban Talks Dredd". IGN. 30 September 2010.
  20. ^ "Toronto film festival: the UK Film Council's finest hour?". The Guardian. 16 September 2010.
  21. ^ a b McClintock, Pamela (2 November, 2010). "Lionsgate, IM Global reach three-pic deal". Variety. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthor= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  22. ^ White, James (19 November, 2010). "First Look At Judge Dredd". Empire. Retrieved August 2, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  23. ^ "Director drama heats up on 'Dredd' (Updated)". Tribune Company. 7 October 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
  24. ^ Posted: 07/12/2012 9:43 am Updated: 07/12/2012 9:43 am. "'Dredd' Comic-Con Reviews: Premiere Draws Solid Notices From Critics". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 21 August 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  25. ^ "Dredd Review - IGN". Uk.ign.com. 12 July 2012. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  26. ^ "Dredd Kicks Off Comic-Con | Movie News | Empire". Empireonline.com. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  27. ^ "Comic-Con '12 Review: 'Dredd' A Visually Strong, Engaging But Ultimately Empty Cinematic Experience | The Playlist". Blogs.indiewire.com. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  28. ^ http://screenrant.com/dredd-trailer-sandy-181254/
  29. ^ "The Judge Dredd Movie Trilogy, As Loosely Planned By Writer Alex Garland – UPDATED". BleedingCool.com. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
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