Dredd (2012)

[Spaceghost]

Oh yeah, it looks way better.

But if the film had adopted an early McMahon/ Bolland/ Ezquerra model it would look even better, but the lack of visibility would have meant Urban required actual bionic eyes, because that's the only way you'd be able to see anything through those tiny, black slits.

It doesn't really matter if he can or can't see out of the helmet, as long as he acts like he can see out. It's a film. I bet Robert Downey Jr. can't see out of his Iron Man mask either.

Personally, I think it looks great and I can attest from experience (as can be seen in my avatar) that visibility is fine with the comics accurate helmet.

[Goaty]

Interesting juxtaposition of those two shots, too. The one on the left looks like a slightly naff dress uniform; the one on the right looks like a riot cop.

Too right, if as Judge doing graveyard shift, which uniform you would pick?

[strontium71]

Sorry if anyone's picked up on this on another thread , and slightly off tangent , but Goaty now blinks!

[Goaty]

Sorry if anyone's picked up on this on another thread , and slightly off tangent , but Goaty now blinks!

Yeah I am watching you...

[Beaky Smoochies]

Sorry if anyone's picked up on this on another thread , and slightly off tangent , but Goaty now blinks!

Oh that's just great, George Lucas ruins another masterpiece with his digital 'improvements'... Goaty's avatar: the Special Edition!

[ming]

In all honesty, the Stallone helmet iteration made a lot of sense from a visibility stance.

What, not wearing one?   


I'm ignoring most of the discussion about the film as the bottom line is that, come September, I'll be banging on the cinema doors, demanding to see it.

Trailers, or lack of, at this point bothers me not one bit.

[darnmarr]

...Speaking of trailers on telly.. Saw one for The Raid..

Oh dear...

Wouldn't worry: 'Battle Royale' doesn't seem to have affected 'The Hunger Games' much.

[JOE SOAP]

Wouldn't worry: 'Battle Royale' doesn't seem to have affected 'The Hunger Games' much.

They weren't released in the same year.

[Definitely Not Mister Pops]

Wouldn't worry: 'Battle Royale' doesn't seem to have affected 'The Hunger Games' much.

They weren't released in the same year.

And most of my mates didn't bother with the Hunger games because we all agreed that it just looked like a Battle Royale knock-off. But we're a bunch of snobs

[dweezil2]

Saw The Raid tonight and it was a very impressive film for the budget, but I really don't think Dredd has got anything to worry about. There are enough differences with the Dredd story to make it a significantly different experience to The Raid (much less martial arts for starters).

As for The Hungar Games, what a hugely overrated film that was. Poor direction, for the most part, and a weak script. Just shows what effective hype and Twighlight fans hungry for more can achieve! And it's not a tenth of the film Battle Royale was.

[dracula1]

Slightly of topic, but interesting none the less.  I have just caught a glimpse of the house of Commons debate on modern policing. In summary it calls for quicker justice through front line police being able to charge a criminal at source. Looks like Dredds world is just round the corner and the government has been reading back issues of case files!  :-)

[Goaty]

Slightly of topic, but interesting none the less.  I have just caught a glimpse of the house of Commons debate on modern policing. In summary it calls for quicker justice through front line police being able to charge a criminal at source. Looks like Dredds world is just round the corner and the government has been reading back issues of case files!  :-)

dracula1, The Politic Thread could be best place to post it?
http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php/topic,28209.2220.html

[dracula1]

Cheers Goaty l did know that existed l will look in on it now. I am usually looking in on Dredd and film threads only , sound like there is lots of interesting discussion going on elsewhere too. 

[strontium71]

sound like there is lots of interesting discussion going on elsewhere too.

You'd think 

[Goaty]

Here's update from Kapow! No Dredd Movie cos the director of The Raid on it...