Dredd:Blu Ray review

[JOE SOAP]

Don't want to be the fly in anyones ointment here, but hads anybody considered that they are selling out in a lot of places simply because Entertainment In Video thought it wouldn't sell and simply just didn't print enough?

Of course but other anecdotal evidence on both sides of the pond also suggests otherwise.

[Fisticuffs]

True. I haven't been to a shop myself (got my copy off Amazon) so I haven't seen the empty shelves for myself.

[Michaelvk]

I'm gutted. Got mine today and have spent 3 hours so far pulling and adjusted leads here there and everywhere as it won't work on my ps3. Neither in 2d or 3d. Anyone own a ps3 and had a similar problem?

You may have to just update your PS3.. Mine wouldn't play Avengers until I updated it (via Farcry 3.. )

Here's a prezzy.. This is the teeny Judge Death that was ultimately removed (the props master posted this on FB..). Sculpted by Barry Barichievy.

[Steve Green]

For anyone who cares, I can confirm the UK blu-ray has a more saturated/contrasty image than the US release.

Probably goes some way to why I'm seeing more grain than others, especially in the shadows, as I've got the US disc.

[Fisticuffs]

Think it's worth posting my picture improving tip again -

Switch your TV to 'cinema mode' if it has one, and play it in 3D, even if you've only got a 2D TV. I found the picture improved immeasurably.

[JOE SOAP]

For anyone who cares, I can confirm the UK blu-ray has a more saturated/contrasty image than the US release.

Probably goes some way to why I'm seeing more grain than others, especially in the shadows, as I've got the US disc.

Could well be but the US disc looks better to me.

[Goaty]

UK BLU-RAY:



US BLU-RAY:

Sorry but can't see what the different...? Oh shit I gone blind!

[JOE SOAP]

Colours are more saturated on the UK disc, look at the reds, blacks and highlights.

[strangelysaucy]

Here's a prezzy.. This is the teeny Judge Death that was ultimately removed (the props master posted this on FB..). Sculpted by Barry Barichievy.

Well isn't he cute!

[Steve Green]

Think it's worth posting my picture improving tip again -

Switch your TV to 'cinema mode' if it has one, and play it in 3D, even if you've only got a 2D TV. I found the picture improved immeasurably.

Yeah, there are a few presets on my setup which crunch the black levels.

[Mattofthespurs]

Bought the Blu Ray via Amazon and received it this morning.
I do have a 3-D television but do not have a 3-D blu ray player at the moment. Something I shall be rectifying shortly so my review is based on the 2-D version.

I have been reading 2000 AD since issue 1 and therefore the expectations of this film were quite high but tempered by the 1995 version and the low budget of the film. Unlike many (or most) of you I have resisted the temptation to watch any trailers, read any articles (which means I have some serious catching up to do, especially in the Meg), or read any posts that might have spoilt the film for me so I went into it almost completely unaware of what to expect.

The film. First off, I thought it was excellent. A solid 8 out of ten. The storyline was not the greatest but the script crackled with great lines. Urban and Thirlby exceeded expectation and I actually think Thirlby stole the show.There were occasions when things didn't ring quite true but these were minor. The effects were, by and large, superb. I thought Pete Travis' direction was excellent and very Tarantino-esq at times (this is a compliment. I'm a huge fan of QT's work). The swearing never felt forced or unnecessary and the violence was explosive. It was quite refreshing to see an adult film treat the violence so well. The film had a real edge to it (considering how we all knew how it was going to end, let's be honest) and the implied sexual violence was dark and realistic. A very good film. I enjoyed this much more than "Skyfall" and I'm a huge James Bond fan (to the point that my Son is called James).

The picture: I can see where this will sparkle in 3-D and looking forward to watching it in that format. This is most obvious during the opening 20 minutes and the final 5. The 2-D picture was, for the most part, superb. The grain that has been mentioned is clearly meant to be there and is not digital noise. There are some scenes where the grain is overdone, especially in the background but overall it looks very good.

The sound. This is where the movie shines the most. The sountrack is utterly absorbing. I watched this on a 42" LG LCD tv with the sound fed through an Onkyo 7.1 amplifier via a HDMI slot. The sound just rocks. The music is crystal clear and the effects are loud and clear enough to make you jump in places. This disc is of demo quality when it comes to the sound. Superb.

The extras. Very disappointing. Nothing but fluff. A huge missed opportunity. I can only hope that the disc is so successful that a 'collector's edition' is released in the future with plenty of extras.

Overall I was not expecting great things it has to be said and I was more than pleasantly surprised. I did not get round to seeing this at the cinema (dang kids!) but it was well worth the wait. Kudos to all involved. Sad that it did not get the recognition it deserves at the box office but I hope that the discs sell by the bucket load. The makers and actors involved deserve it for such a well made and respectful treatment.

[hazy efc]

Yay my new blu ray player arrived today ive had the blu ray version
of the film since monday but havent been able to watch it as my old
one packed in on me on monday  . Im snowed of work at the moment
so ive already seen it once today and it gets better every time i watch it.
I was in tesco this morning and my mate who works there said all the blu rays
of dredd have sold out and all they have left are a few dvds and its no 1 in the tesco
charts on dvd and blu ray 

[Stan]

I'm gutted. Got mine today and have spent 3 hours so far pulling and adjusted leads here there and everywhere as it won't work on my ps3. Neither in 2d or 3d. Anyone own a ps3 and had a similar problem?

You may have to just update your PS3.. Mine wouldn't play Avengers until I updated it (via Farcry 3.. )

Here's a prezzy.. This is the teeny Judge Death that was ultimately removed (the props master posted this on FB..). Sculpted by Barry Barichievy.

Nice. But is this the guy hanging from the rear view mirror? He's in every scene where he'd be visible. Right up until the annoying headphone-wearing chav tastes windscreen.

[Keef Monkey]

I'm gutted. Got mine today and have spent 3 hours so far pulling and adjusted leads here there and everywhere as it won't work on my ps3. Neither in 2d or 3d. Anyone own a ps3 and had a similar problem?

You may have to just update your PS3.. Mine wouldn't play Avengers until I updated it (via Farcry 3.. )

Here's a prezzy.. This is the teeny Judge Death that was ultimately removed (the props master posted this on FB..). Sculpted by Barry Barichievy.

Nice. But is this the guy hanging from the rear view mirror? He's in every scene where he'd be visible. Right up until the annoying headphone-wearing chav tastes windscreen.

Has anyone got a pic of it in the movie? I never spotted it!

[Stan]

I didn't notice it myself since furry dice things aren't really gonna catch my eye during a car chase, but when you know what you're looking for is stands out to the point where you can see it clearly from the outside of the van. It'd be interesting to see how much detail the Blu-ray caught.