Today's post is about a must watch fan made film. The title is Judge Minty and is a fan made non-profit film, based unsurprisingly in the world of Judge Dredd. It is an original piece of fiction, following up on a secondary character from the comics (more on Judge Minty later). So before I give away the plot click play and watch it. It's only 27 minutes long so you have nothing to lose!
Well if your still reading this you must of enjoyed it :) So allow me to continue.
The main character is Judge Minty.
A Judge who been on the streets for too long. As old age sets in his view of the perps starts to change and he begins to believe that people aren't naturally bad. So wrong! Whilst out on a mission with Judge Dredd, he finds himself in a stand off with a perp. Now due to his mental state and his age, the perp manages to shoot first and puts Minty into the hospital. After a lot of soul searching, Minty decides it's time to take the Long-Walk. Taking the law to the lawless. Here he will encounter a small ban of people and deal with a poison fueled Rad-Storm.
So as you will see, the film stays pretty true to the cannon of the comic. Which is why it's so good.
Highlights in this movie for me.
1) The Main Villain. The Cursed Earth gang leader Aquila who never speaks. Unlike his followers this guy has benefited from his exposure to the Radiation wastes and has developed unusual Psi abilities. These manifest themselves during the film as a form of telekinesis, allowing him to deflect bullets and produce a shield of rocks.
Someone has even made Aquila, for a charity event. Sadly I was late to this party and was enable to get this fig or the Judge Minty one :( (if you have some for sale or can sculpt me one get in contact please).
2) The scene when Judge Minty passes the now wrecked Killdozer. This is quite an iconic scene in the film, as it links the film into the comics. Representing the tale of when Dredd had to cross the Cursed Earth to save MC-2 from a plague.
(Unable to find a still from the film so here is a fan drawn picture)
3) The sign below. Great movie prop and really fits into the movie and adds atmosphere to the surroundings.
I really enjoyed this film and I am glad to hear rumors of more films getting produced in future (Strontium Dogs is next). If I have sparked your interest please follow these links for more info and thank you for reading.