Sylvester Stallone Admitted Judge Dredd Was a “Real Missed Opportunity,” and the Helmet Scene Shows Why

On June 30th of this year, it was the 31st anniversary of the feature film release of Judge Dredd. Did you notice? Probably not. Even if you’re a die-hard fan of 2000AD’s lawman, odds are you wouldn’t have cared simply because the first film with him was a bit of a stinker [Rotten Tomatoes: 22%] . When I originally saw it at the cinema I hoped for something special. Instead, I felt ripped off. To be fair I still watched Judge Dredd a few more times, desperately hoping that it would improve with repeated viewings. It didn’t. I left it alone for quite a while after that, and it didn’t even have the guilty pleasure factor for me that other bad movies like Street Fighter have. I haven’t seen Judge Dredd in years… Until now. With Judge Dredd himself set to celebrate his 50th anniversary in 2027, it’s a good time to find out whether the movie deserves its reputation. Judge Dredd (1995) Plot: Rico, the Cursed Earth and a Frame-Up Image Credit: Cinergi Pictures, Pressman Film The story is...

This excerpt comes from the named source. Read the original for the full reporting.