It's a dystopian film, and I'm a sucker for any post-apocalyptic stuff. It's refreshing to see a superhero movie that doesn't belong to the Marvel or DC universes because it doesn't adhere to the typical superhero formula; instead, it leans more towards mutants. Yes I remember X-men exist.
The opening sets a high-intensity tone, reminiscent of a comic book with its dialogue. The film doesn't shy away from being bloody and violent, which I liked. The portrayal of a futuristic city with a high crime rate reminded me of something you'd find in Christian Bale's Batman series.
However, I believe there could have been more done to set production; looked as if they had a lower budget and the filmmakers trying to make the most of it. The costumes were still great, although not extraordinary; they felt like nothing's missing.
One aspect that disappointed me was the lack of a significant climax. There was a lot of action and violence throughout the film, so when it came to the final battle, it didn't raise the stakes significantly compared to what had been witnessed earlier. It felt like a simple story meant to introduce the audience to this world, which wasn't necessarily a bad thing. I wished it had received a sequel, but I guess it didn't performed well at the box office.
Surprisingly, the film felt less like a traditional movie and more like an episode, possibly because most of it takes place in one building in a single day. It felt like a glimpse into one day on the job, akin to a mix of Denzel Washington's "Training Day" and Karl Urban's "The Boys" in a dystopian setting. When I consider it from that perspective, it seems like it had the potential to be much better.
Overall, I still think it's a good movie, but not great. I had higher expectations, and my mind wasn't blown. However, it does feel like it could have been the start of a trilogy.
While I'm not sure if they'll make a sequel, we are indeed in an era of sequels and remakes. If they were to consider it, I'd be okay with either: a remake with a bigger budget, even with the same cast, or a sequel, as it feels like there was more to explore in the Dredd universe.
The opening sets a high-intensity tone, reminiscent of a comic book with its dialogue. The film doesn't shy away from being bloody and violent, which I liked. The portrayal of a futuristic city with a high crime rate reminded me of something you'd find in Christian Bale's Batman series.
However, I believe there could have been more done to set production; looked as if they had a lower budget and the filmmakers trying to make the most of it. The costumes were still great, although not extraordinary; they felt like nothing's missing.
One aspect that disappointed me was the lack of a significant climax. There was a lot of action and violence throughout the film, so when it came to the final battle, it didn't raise the stakes significantly compared to what had been witnessed earlier. It felt like a simple story meant to introduce the audience to this world, which wasn't necessarily a bad thing. I wished it had received a sequel, but I guess it didn't performed well at the box office.
Surprisingly, the film felt less like a traditional movie and more like an episode, possibly because most of it takes place in one building in a single day. It felt like a glimpse into one day on the job, akin to a mix of Denzel Washington's "Training Day" and Karl Urban's "The Boys" in a dystopian setting. When I consider it from that perspective, it seems like it had the potential to be much better.
Overall, I still think it's a good movie, but not great. I had higher expectations, and my mind wasn't blown. However, it does feel like it could have been the start of a trilogy.
While I'm not sure if they'll make a sequel, we are indeed in an era of sequels and remakes. If they were to consider it, I'd be okay with either: a remake with a bigger budget, even with the same cast, or a sequel, as it feels like there was more to explore in the Dredd universe.