JUDGE DREDD GOES INTO PRODUCTION FALL 2010

[Dreddzilla]

Do we know yet if Dredd's uniform is going to be a more faithful adaptation to what is in the comic? (Universal Knee & elbow pads, Large Chain & Badge, Zipper down the middle)
Or is it going to be something completely different?

[weehawk]

Do we know yet if Dredd's uniform is going to be a more faithful adaptation to what is in the comic? (Universal Knee & elbow pads, Large Chain & Badge, Zipper down the middle)
Or is it going to be something completely different?

I can see the uniform resembling Hugh Jackman's Wolverine leather suit in X2 & 3 or Ben Affleck's Daredevil suit a little bit in that it might be "molded" to give Urban an accentuated buff look. I say the boots, knee & elbow pads & gloves will be of a very opaque green.

[Mark Taylor]

Or at least a quick glimpse of his helmet or badge.

Dude!...

[Danbo]

snigger.....


All i want to see is that they are staying faithfull,just to make sure the uniform looks right,i'm cringing in case they make it an all black affair,black pads,boots etc.He will lose some of his identity i think.Keep the colours.

[Spaceghost]

I could stand losing the green bits, or at least toning down the shade to the point where it's almost black but the yellow shoulder pads should stay. And the helmet highlights too of course.

[RJMooreII]

I could stand losing the green bits, or at least toning down the shade to the point where it's almost black but the yellow shoulder pads should stay. And the helmet highlights too of course.

I think if they made the green more akin to Soviet Bloc green (like Bulgarian 7.62 ammo tins) that it would look great; it tends to come across as slightly sillier because of how vivid the colors are in the comics. But of course, IRL, no color but the neons show as brightly as it does in the pages of comic books.

[IndigoPrime]

What works as a comic doesn't always work on-screen. Frankly, most of the 'real' Dredd suits shot for the Prog over the years make little sense. They're too bulky and awkward. To my mind, the Stallone film *almost* got there with the uniform. The main material was clearly wrong (should be more biker leather), as was the codpiece, but the garb worked well enough.

I'd like the character to remain faithful (although some rumour that the script is sadly lacking in humour—black or otherwise), and for the visuals to be reminiscent of the comic, but I don't care for them slavishly recreating the strip and ending up with something that's unworkable.

[RJMooreII]

I thought Stallone's helmet was pretty well done, and yes, Dredd's gear is absurdly bulky.

[Kowalsky (formerly JudgeGumpty)]

Id be happy if they used Judge Minty's props to be honest. The detail in the inisignia, buckles, belt clips, padding and eagle is to my mind spot on.

The helmet too is pretty much there the only thing which needs a little (and I hope im not going to be flamed here) is the actual body suit itself I think a tailor leather possibly with a few subtle bits of padding here and there discreetly around the main body parts (pecs, sixpack arms etc) would bolster the look and feel.

And by that I mean not your Batman look which is by far ott but a toned down practical look.

[James Stacey]

I think your right Gumpty. The Minty costume is mint
With some tailored leathers it would be awesome. I can see why that wouldn't be practical for the fan film cost wise though.

[SmallBlueThing]

Agreed, the Minty costume is marvellous. The two piece untailored leathers do, however, cause a doubling up between groin and chest, making the wearer seem paunchier than they are. Well, some of us anyway. <Cough cough>. Others just fill it nicely...
But there's a huge difference between selling a look to a fan audience and selling it to global joe public, so id expect the movie uniform to be 'toned down' a bit. I dont for one second think they'll go as extreme as the 95 version did in changing it, but i wouldnt be surprised to see something resembling 1702's cover. Black gloves and boots works for me, as would a Siku and Kev Walker style chainless badge.
SBT

[Spaceghost]

I reckon we'll see a more armoured uniform, perhaps similar to the Dark Knight suit. The shoulder, elbow and knee pads will be built into the suit, re-coloured and reduced in size.

All speculation of course but I bet I'm right.

[Mardroid]

I think 'toned down' is certainly the way to go. I see no real reason for keeping the basic design elements though. Sometimes the shoulder pads look extremely large in the comic. Something smaller and perhaps more stylised as far as the eagle pad is concerned(that poking out beak on the eagle for example could get caught on stuff).

I also think some kind of chest armour would be a good idea. Nothing too bulky, mind. I actually saw a couple of cops just the other day. Judging by the padded look of their tops they appeared to be wearing bullet proof vests*. It only looked slightly bulky though and actually looked integral to the uniform rather than an add-on. Something like that, except maybe even a bit thinner what with the advances in future tech, and armour manufacture etc.

*This was in the grounds of Bromley library too, so I'm not sure why! Maybe it's become more standard uniform these last few years? A slightly scary thought!

[RJMooreII]

Over in the U.S. all of the cops wear bullet proof vests all the time.

[dracula1]

Go with Brian Bollands vision of Dredd and uniform and your there. No need to redesign this will cost $$$$'s.