The Words
This film may not have the best rating on review sites, such as Metacritic,
but I really enjoyed it. I felt that it had an excellent cast and that
it portrayed the idea of intertwining and framing stories. Its varying
cinematic styles added a beautiful aesthetic.
You may
not be able to see this one until its DVD release, but if you're looking
for something that isn't an everyday love story, I'd really recommend
this movie.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Dredd 3D
Dredd 3D
In the future, Mega City One (between what we know as Boston and Washington D.C.) cannot sustain the justice system we know today. Justice in a crime filled world is maintained in a stunning new way. Criminals are faced with one person who happens to be a judge, jury, and executioner, called simply, "Judge". If caught in the act by a judge, the criminal is sentenced immediately.
I honestly expected to hate this movie. I felt as though the trailers that were shown in theaters and TV before it premiered did a poor job of portraying the real essence of this film. The main character, Judge Dredd, is never shown in a way that allows the audience to see his eyes. In the preview, I felt that having him always wear an eye-covering helmet was a horrible way to portray him. How is the audience supposed to feel just looking at half of a face? (Not to mention, it's the half that is hard to illustrate emotions with.)
Let me just say: my first impression of this film was entirely wrong. The actor who played Dredd, Karl Urban, did an excellent job of using the helmet to the character's advantage. It created a sense of mystery, while making Dredd seem stronger than the average person, as the audience never got the chance to read emotion in his eyes. It was amazing to see how much emotion can be portrayed through just the use of his mouth area.
The acting of Olivia Thirlby, who played Anderson (a judge in training) was amazing, compared to her days of playing Juno's best friend. I was surprised at how well she did in a serious and action-based role. Her intensity really added to how I felt about Dredd 3D.
It had amazing cinematography, music (although it never actually used the one song that was almost every preview for it), and acting. I commend the makers of the film for not just cutting away when a scene got violent. It went the distance and made every violent moment worth viewing, no matter how gruesome.
I would recommend this film to anyone who really wants true action and a thought-provoking story.
As always, thank you for reading! Sorry it's been so long.
In the future, Mega City One (between what we know as Boston and Washington D.C.) cannot sustain the justice system we know today. Justice in a crime filled world is maintained in a stunning new way. Criminals are faced with one person who happens to be a judge, jury, and executioner, called simply, "Judge". If caught in the act by a judge, the criminal is sentenced immediately.
I honestly expected to hate this movie. I felt as though the trailers that were shown in theaters and TV before it premiered did a poor job of portraying the real essence of this film. The main character, Judge Dredd, is never shown in a way that allows the audience to see his eyes. In the preview, I felt that having him always wear an eye-covering helmet was a horrible way to portray him. How is the audience supposed to feel just looking at half of a face? (Not to mention, it's the half that is hard to illustrate emotions with.)
Let me just say: my first impression of this film was entirely wrong. The actor who played Dredd, Karl Urban, did an excellent job of using the helmet to the character's advantage. It created a sense of mystery, while making Dredd seem stronger than the average person, as the audience never got the chance to read emotion in his eyes. It was amazing to see how much emotion can be portrayed through just the use of his mouth area.
The acting of Olivia Thirlby, who played Anderson (a judge in training) was amazing, compared to her days of playing Juno's best friend. I was surprised at how well she did in a serious and action-based role. Her intensity really added to how I felt about Dredd 3D.
It had amazing cinematography, music (although it never actually used the one song that was almost every preview for it), and acting. I commend the makers of the film for not just cutting away when a scene got violent. It went the distance and made every violent moment worth viewing, no matter how gruesome.
I would recommend this film to anyone who really wants true action and a thought-provoking story.
As always, thank you for reading! Sorry it's been so long.
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