Written by Iz ( @izmc )
I was lucky enough to attend the Cast and Crew screening of the much-anticipated Judge Minty film at Thought Bubble yesterday (Saturday). As with DREDD3D I was incredibly eager to see this film, but had tried to keep my expectations in check as I didn’t want to build it up and I purposefully didn’t even see the trailer as I wanted it to be a big surprise. In brief, it blew me away, and I’m pretty sure it blew everyone away.I was in good company with Colin MacNeil, Jock, Henry Flint, Simon Davis, and Al Ewing in attendance. John Wagner was front and centre, heartily applauding with the rest of us at the end and he announced that it was better than the Dredd movie…brilliant and wonderful.Edmund Dehn led the cast with exactly the right pitch of dignity and gravitas. Without spoiling the plot it’s very difficult to comment on the content so all I’ll say is the 25 minute film focuses on Minty’s Long Walk & the troubles he is faced with. The story is expertly told and covered a lot of ground, which can be difficult with short films. The effects were really impressive – fight scenes were gruesome and truly believable, and the Cursed Earth looked horribly bleak. The supporting cast of the Cursed Earth Gang Members were brilliantly intimidating.
No wonder Alex Garland spoke of it with such admiration.
A labour of love for all concerned, the film was truly worth the wait and everyone involved should be very very proud.
Very many thanks to Steven Sterlacchini for the opportunity to be one of the first to see the film – you all have to try and see it at a forthcoming convention or film festival – you won’t be disappointed.
The Judges hit Thought Bubble, courtesy of the 2000AD Tweet Droid
That’s very kind of you – Minty and Dredd are two different animals, creators and fans are always going to be generous towards something that’s faithful to something they love, so I think we have an easier ride than something that wants to appeal to the general audience.
Just glad that people are enjoying it, and it will be great to get it seen at more cons/festivals and beyond.
I want to see it!!!!
Ouch! That remark by John Wagner that ‘…Minty’ is a better film than ‘Dredd’ is a bit of a kick in the teeth to Alex Garland and co – intentional or not — who worked extremely hard to get a proper and representative JD movie to cinemas worldwide… and succeeded too, regardless of the eventual box-office reception! I get that creators will always prefer visions closer to their own, but maybe Wagner should just have said nothing in comparing a fan film to a professional theatrically-released one… that being said, well done to all ‘…Minty’ cast and crew, can’t wait to see it myself.
Now how about a new fan film featuring the Dark Judges…?
Steve, how can people that don’t attend film festivals and comic cons see the finished product?
Thanks
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lOVE TO SEE IT. WHEN WILL IT BE COMING TO STATES?