Dredd (2012)

[Bubba Zebill]

Thanks for the edited version, Radiator!

[shaolin_monkey]

"Max the tech trying to figure out how to explode a lawgiver without killing the actor using it!"

Less CGI = good.

Agreed!  Even some stop frame animation still comes over better than certain CGI effects, and you just can't beat a good old fashioned REAL explosion!

Also, thanks for compiling that section of Wagner q&a's. It was almost as exciting as his commentary of the finished film!

[The Sherman Kid]

"Max the tech trying to figure out how to explode a lawgiver without killing the actor using it!"

Less CGI = good.

Agreed!  Even some stop frame animation still comes over better than certain CGI effects, and you just can't beat a good old fashioned REAL explosion!

The best example is The Thing where the original had effects that were far better than the CGI in the sequel made some 20 years later.

[The Bissler]

Also agree that practical effects often look better.  Just look at how amazing the city in Blade Runner looks and that was for a film made 30 years ago.  Thanks to excellent minature work and clever use of lighting, those effects still stand up today.  In fact, one of the reasons that film has stood the test of time so well is that since CGI didn't exist back then, everything had to be done "for real". 

[IndigoPrime]

Models and sets FTW. Moon is another great example of a fab indie using this over loads of CGI.

[The Bissler]

Moon is a great example indeed Indigo - fitting as well given that Duncan Jones came close to directing Dredd! Let's hope Mr Travis follows in the spirit of that low-budget classic!

[The Bissler]

...I mean follow Moon's spirit in terms of effects!  As much as I loved Moon, I'd expect Dredd to have a bit more action!

[Stan]

It seems Carlos isn't too impressed with what he's seen so far. Though takes some comfort in Lord Wagner's approval.

[dracula1]

It seems Carlos isn't too impressed with what he's seen so far. Though takes some comfort in Lord Wagner's approval.

Carlos has been somewhat muted on all this now that you've mentioned it !?

[JOE SOAP]

It seems Carlos isn't too impressed with what he's seen so far. Though takes some comfort in Lord Wagner's approval.

References?

[Steve Green]

His Facebook page.

[Steve Green]

He hasn't seen the film itself though...

[chuffsteruk]

He says"the truth is that costumes seem to of the riot, but if the environment and the characters are well done, is something that can forgive... "

(translated from Spanish)

That's not too bad

[a chosen rider]

He says"the truth is that costumes seem to of the riot, but if the environment and the characters are well done, is something that can forgive... "

(translated from Spanish)

That's not too bad

Yeah, I can't say it's too surprising that Carlos Ezquerra would be less happy than most to see the uniforms from the comics altered into something more generic-looking.

[JOE SOAP]

He says"the truth is that costumes seem to of the riot, but if the environment and the characters are well done, is something that can forgive... "

(translated from Spanish)

That's not too bad

Not too much of a 'quibble'.