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Dredd: Digest Edition
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Original Movie/Show Title:
Genre:
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Original Release Date:
2012
Original Running Time:
95 minutes
Fanedit Release Date:
Fanedit Running Time:
34 minutes
Time Cut:
62 minutes
Time Added:
1 minutes
Additional Links:
Synopsis:
This is a shortened version of the excellent 2012 film Dredd. The plot unfolds somewhat differently from the original as a result of the shortened run time.
Intention:
To simply create a fun condensed version of Dredd based on super 8 digest editing techniques. To experiment with cross-cutting. To edit and encode entirely in mono: Dredd has an excellent sound mix, I wanted to further my experiments with mono editing as a creative learning exercise. No old film effects have been added to this release despite it being inspired by super 8 digests which is why I subtitled it 'Digest Edition' instead of 'The Super 8 Cut' so there is some distinction.
Other Sources:
ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE AND AUDIO FROM:
Apocalypse Now
Blade Runner Trilogy O.S.T.
Blueberry (a.k.a. Renegade)
I Robot
Judge Dredd
Natural Born Killers
Pink Floyd - Get Your Filthy Hands Off My Desert
Reservoir Dogs
Stir of Echoes
Terminator Salvation
Titus O.S.T.
Apocalypse Now
Blade Runner Trilogy O.S.T.
Blueberry (a.k.a. Renegade)
I Robot
Judge Dredd
Natural Born Killers
Pink Floyd - Get Your Filthy Hands Off My Desert
Reservoir Dogs
Stir of Echoes
Terminator Salvation
Titus O.S.T.
Special Thanks:
This edit was inspired by the Star Wars super 8 preservations Puggo created, Youtube user Ghost1969's super 8 uploads and various reviews of actual super 8 prints on the 8mmforum. Thanks to BionicBob, Captain Khajiit, Jerick, Leeroy, Mom, ssj, TV's Frink, White43, everyone at fanedit.org, originaltrilogy.com and 8mmforum.film-tech.com. Special thanks to JSW for doing some excellent voice work.
Release Information:
Digital
Special Features:
Vimeo
Cuts and Additions:
Trims throughout.
Cut Dredd taking out the Slo-Mo heads in the van.
Cut Mama's gang taking control of the building defense systems, instead playing it as though the Computer Guy hacks it from his computer.
Cut crooked judges, this was my first editing decision. Not that I don't care for that angle of the story, but I knew it would make the second reel too dense. Cutting the crooked judges scenes forced me to be creative about how the second reel unfolds and I'm glad I did because I was then surprised at how much this movie can be re-arranged.
Cut night time city footage, it now plays out as though the events happen over the course of one day.
Cut approximately 5 scenes into a montage of Dredd and Anderson kicking ass and the Computer Guy and Mama watching in order to get a whole plot point across in under a minute.
Re-arranged and swapped many shots and parts of scenes in order to make this version flow as well as I could manage in the confines of the runtime.
Put together alternate opening and closing credits in place of the original ones.
Cut Dredd taking out the Slo-Mo heads in the van.
Cut Mama's gang taking control of the building defense systems, instead playing it as though the Computer Guy hacks it from his computer.
Cut crooked judges, this was my first editing decision. Not that I don't care for that angle of the story, but I knew it would make the second reel too dense. Cutting the crooked judges scenes forced me to be creative about how the second reel unfolds and I'm glad I did because I was then surprised at how much this movie can be re-arranged.
Cut night time city footage, it now plays out as though the events happen over the course of one day.
Cut approximately 5 scenes into a montage of Dredd and Anderson kicking ass and the Computer Guy and Mama watching in order to get a whole plot point across in under a minute.
Re-arranged and swapped many shots and parts of scenes in order to make this version flow as well as I could manage in the confines of the runtime.
Put together alternate opening and closing credits in place of the original ones.
Fanedit (Password: fanedit)
Trailer
Trailer
Faneditor Name:
Original Movie/Show Title:
Genre:
Fanedit Type:
Original Release Date:
2012
Original Running Time:
95 minutes
Fanedit Release Date:
Fanedit Running Time:
34 minutes
Time Cut:
62 minutes
Time Added:
1 minutes
Additional Links:
Synopsis:
This is a shortened version of the excellent 2012 film Dredd. The plot unfolds somewhat differently from the original as a result of the shortened run time.
Intention:
To simply create a fun condensed version of Dredd based on super 8 digest editing techniques. To experiment with cross-cutting. To edit and encode entirely in mono: Dredd has an excellent sound mix, I wanted to further my experiments with mono editing as a creative learning exercise. No old film effects have been added to this release despite it being inspired by super 8 digests which is why I subtitled it 'Digest Edition' instead of 'The Super 8 Cut' so there is some distinction.
Other Sources:
ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE AND AUDIO FROM:
Apocalypse Now
Blade Runner Trilogy O.S.T.
Blueberry (a.k.a. Renegade)
I Robot
Judge Dredd
Natural Born Killers
Pink Floyd - Get Your Filthy Hands Off My Desert
Reservoir Dogs
Stir of Echoes
Terminator Salvation
Titus O.S.T.
Apocalypse Now
Blade Runner Trilogy O.S.T.
Blueberry (a.k.a. Renegade)
I Robot
Judge Dredd
Natural Born Killers
Pink Floyd - Get Your Filthy Hands Off My Desert
Reservoir Dogs
Stir of Echoes
Terminator Salvation
Titus O.S.T.
Special Thanks:
This edit was inspired by the Star Wars super 8 preservations Puggo created, Youtube user Ghost1969's super 8 uploads and various reviews of actual super 8 prints on the 8mmforum. Thanks to BionicBob, Captain Khajiit, Jerick, Leeroy, Mom, ssj, TV's Frink, White43, everyone at fanedit.org, originaltrilogy.com and 8mmforum.film-tech.com. Special thanks to JSW for doing some excellent voice work.
Release Information:
Digital
Special Features:
Vimeo
Cuts and Additions:
Trims throughout.
Cut Dredd taking out the Slo-Mo heads in the van.
Cut Mama's gang taking control of the building defense systems, instead playing it as though the Computer Guy hacks it from his computer.
Cut crooked judges, this was my first editing decision. Not that I don't care for that angle of the story, but I knew it would make the second reel too dense. Cutting the crooked judges scenes forced me to be creative about how the second reel unfolds and I'm glad I did because I was then surprised at how much this movie can be re-arranged.
Cut night time city footage, it now plays out as though the events happen over the course of one day.
Cut approximately 5 scenes into a montage of Dredd and Anderson kicking ass and the Computer Guy and Mama watching in order to get a whole plot point across in under a minute.
Re-arranged and swapped many shots and parts of scenes in order to make this version flow as well as I could manage in the confines of the runtime.
Put together alternate opening and closing credits in place of the original ones.
Cut Dredd taking out the Slo-Mo heads in the van.
Cut Mama's gang taking control of the building defense systems, instead playing it as though the Computer Guy hacks it from his computer.
Cut crooked judges, this was my first editing decision. Not that I don't care for that angle of the story, but I knew it would make the second reel too dense. Cutting the crooked judges scenes forced me to be creative about how the second reel unfolds and I'm glad I did because I was then surprised at how much this movie can be re-arranged.
Cut night time city footage, it now plays out as though the events happen over the course of one day.
Cut approximately 5 scenes into a montage of Dredd and Anderson kicking ass and the Computer Guy and Mama watching in order to get a whole plot point across in under a minute.
Re-arranged and swapped many shots and parts of scenes in order to make this version flow as well as I could manage in the confines of the runtime.
Put together alternate opening and closing credits in place of the original ones.
Poster by Rogue-theX
Fanedit (Password: fanedit)
Trailer
Trailer
Trusted Reviewer reviews
4 reviews
Overall rating
9.3
Audio/Video Quality
9.0(4)
Audio Editing
9.8(4)
Visual Editing
9.8(4)
Narrative
8.8(4)
Enjoyment
8.5(4)
Overall rating
9.4
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
9.0
Narrative
9.0
Enjoyment
7.0
This is a pretty good "straight to the point" edit that removes the subplot of the corrupt judges, although I still prefer the original.
(Updated: July 02, 2018)
Overall rating
8.8
Audio/Video Quality
8.0
Audio Editing
9.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
8.0
Enjoyment
9.0
Rogue’s excellent reimagining of DREDD includes all of the original’s most memorable moments, while offering a new take on the film. For me, the most notable difference is that the events now take place over one day. This change creates a strong contrast between the squalid, sealed-off interior of Peach Trees – where it might as well be night all the time – and the bright outside world.
In part one, a montage does a fantastic job of summarizing Dredd and Anderson’s badassery. In part two, however, I could see the seams in some of the editing. Before the Gatling gun assault, the audio drops out awkwardly on a shot of Ma-Ma. Later, when the assault is intercut with Kay’s attempted execution of Anderson, a key line is drowned out by music. Finally, it is disorienting when the computer guy reveals that Ma-Ma is in her private quarters; wasn’t she leading the assault only minutes ago?
But these moments are only minor bumps in an otherwise smooth ride. The editing is nearly perfect considering the number of changes made, and you get your fill of gore and grit in an exciting half an hour. Recommended.
In part one, a montage does a fantastic job of summarizing Dredd and Anderson’s badassery. In part two, however, I could see the seams in some of the editing. Before the Gatling gun assault, the audio drops out awkwardly on a shot of Ma-Ma. Later, when the assault is intercut with Kay’s attempted execution of Anderson, a key line is drowned out by music. Finally, it is disorienting when the computer guy reveals that Ma-Ma is in her private quarters; wasn’t she leading the assault only minutes ago?
But these moments are only minor bumps in an otherwise smooth ride. The editing is nearly perfect considering the number of changes made, and you get your fill of gore and grit in an exciting half an hour. Recommended.
Overall rating
9.3
Audio/Video Quality
8.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
9.0
Enjoyment
10.0
As a Judge Dredd fan, I wanted the 2012 film to succeed. Karl Urban is very well cast. The story gives us great insight into living IN Mega City One, as opposed to ruling OVER it in Stallone's action comedy. But for me there wasn't enough to fill an entire movie. Imagine my delight when I found Rogue-Thex's 34-minute edit! It paces better than the original movie, and fits great with the original comics where most storylines were short and stand-alone.
If the 1995 movie reminds me of Wagner (high-gloss, clean, overt humor), the 2012 movie reminds me of McMahon (gritty, dirty, angry). I would love to see Urban in a sequel, using Bolland as reference (authoritarian, unyielding, beyond us mere mortals).
My one criticism of the edit is Anderson's jarring re-appearance (as also noted by others).
My only regret from this fanedit is that it's over so quickly. It's the right length for the material, I just wish there was more material.
If the 1995 movie reminds me of Wagner (high-gloss, clean, overt humor), the 2012 movie reminds me of McMahon (gritty, dirty, angry). I would love to see Urban in a sequel, using Bolland as reference (authoritarian, unyielding, beyond us mere mortals).
My one criticism of the edit is Anderson's jarring re-appearance (as also noted by others).
My only regret from this fanedit is that it's over so quickly. It's the right length for the material, I just wish there was more material.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched
Digital
Overall rating
9.7
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
9.0
Enjoyment
8.0
I watched this awhile ago and forgot to write a review. So I watched it again. And here's the review:
Very, very well done! Rogue set out to make a 30 minute version of Dredd, and he accomplished just that. There are no plot holes, continuity errors or anything like that. If someone who hadn't seen the original film watched this, they wouldn't realize anything was cut. Well, yeah they probably would have, because it's 30 minutes long and is divided into two parts. Normal movies aren't like that.
Anyway before I saw Dredd I was almost entirely unfamiliar with the character. Now, because of Dredd, I am a bit more familiar. Does this edit satisfy comic fans? No idea. But I'd like to think so. I don't know why it wouldn't. If you liked the theatrical version, you'll like this. I don't know if you'll like it more, though. Next time I feel like watching Dredd, I'll probably just watch the original version. But, if I'm in a crunch for time, I know I'll watch this. Because this digest is a fun fest.
Very, very well done! Rogue set out to make a 30 minute version of Dredd, and he accomplished just that. There are no plot holes, continuity errors or anything like that. If someone who hadn't seen the original film watched this, they wouldn't realize anything was cut. Well, yeah they probably would have, because it's 30 minutes long and is divided into two parts. Normal movies aren't like that.
Anyway before I saw Dredd I was almost entirely unfamiliar with the character. Now, because of Dredd, I am a bit more familiar. Does this edit satisfy comic fans? No idea. But I'd like to think so. I don't know why it wouldn't. If you liked the theatrical version, you'll like this. I don't know if you'll like it more, though. Next time I feel like watching Dredd, I'll probably just watch the original version. But, if I'm in a crunch for time, I know I'll watch this. Because this digest is a fun fest.
User Review
Format Watched
Digital
User reviews
8 reviews
Overall rating
9.0
Audio/Video Quality
9.1(8)
Audio Editing
9.1(8)
Visual Editing
9.3(8)
Narrative
8.6(8)
Enjoyment
8.9(8)
Overall rating
9.0
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
9.0
Visual Editing
9.0
Narrative
8.0
Enjoyment
9.0
Judgment:
While this edit had a few narrative holes because of all the material cut and rearranged, it was still an enjoyable and well-executed abridged version of 2012's "Dredd." Recommended.
While this edit had a few narrative holes because of all the material cut and rearranged, it was still an enjoyable and well-executed abridged version of 2012's "Dredd." Recommended.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched
Digital
Overall rating
6.7
Audio/Video Quality
6.0
Audio Editing
7.0
Visual Editing
8.0
Narrative
6.0
Enjoyment
6.0
I went into watching this edit pretty excited considering its reviews and premise. Dredd really is a movie that - while very good - has a very simple plot that doesn't necessarily need to be as long as it is. Due to this, I really thought/think an edit designed to cut the fat off the film and leave only the bare essentials for the plot and characters would really improve an already very enjoyable movie.
However, this edit goes way too far with that premise, cutting far too much of the film, and while it does live up to its claims of leaving only the most memorable scenes and moments, it fails to set them up appropriately, lessening both the thematic impact of those scenes. Even having seen the movie multiple times before, I found myself confused as to how the characters got from one moment to the next, leaving the movie more a collection of randomly assembled scene rather than a cohesive and sensible narrative.
Additionally, I felt like several of the audio and music choices were unnecessary or overbearing, which distracted me from the movie itself. Other technical qualities of the edit were perfectly acceptable, however as far as I'm aware, it's only available in SD.
Overall, to my this edit is an unfortunate case of a good concept taken too far. If done with a little more temperance, this could be a superior vision of Dredd.
However, this edit goes way too far with that premise, cutting far too much of the film, and while it does live up to its claims of leaving only the most memorable scenes and moments, it fails to set them up appropriately, lessening both the thematic impact of those scenes. Even having seen the movie multiple times before, I found myself confused as to how the characters got from one moment to the next, leaving the movie more a collection of randomly assembled scene rather than a cohesive and sensible narrative.
Additionally, I felt like several of the audio and music choices were unnecessary or overbearing, which distracted me from the movie itself. Other technical qualities of the edit were perfectly acceptable, however as far as I'm aware, it's only available in SD.
Overall, to my this edit is an unfortunate case of a good concept taken too far. If done with a little more temperance, this could be a superior vision of Dredd.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
No
Format Watched
Digital
Overall rating
10.0
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
10.0
Really great short of one of the few great comic book films in the last decade. While the original Stallone flick is completely forgettable, 2012's Dredd was a fantastic film, and Rogue manages to distill all the grit and tone of the film into a short. A great watch, no noticeable cuts and very very entertaining. Excellent stuff.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched
Digital
Overall rating
9.5
Audio/Video Quality
9.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
9.0
Enjoyment
9.0
I've been a Dredd fan since he was introduced in issue 2 of 2000AD (gives my age away a bit).
I enjoyed the original Dredd movie release and was interested to see how it could be shoe horned into a 30 minute package.
Well Rogue did it and it's great. The movie still flows well and the cuts are not noticeable at all, barring Anderson's sudden reappearance with Dredd after her escape. If I hadn't seen the original and this was presented to me as a short, I don't think I would have felt anything was missing.
I agree with earlier reviewers that splitting the movie into two halves was jarring and cut into my immersion. I understand that it's supposed to be a Super 8 type cut but no Super 8 effects were added and the title isn't "Super 8 Cut" so why not leave out the reel change?
Minor gripes aside I'd recommend this cut to anyone, Dredd fan or not.
Thanks Rogue ^_^
I enjoyed the original Dredd movie release and was interested to see how it could be shoe horned into a 30 minute package.
Well Rogue did it and it's great. The movie still flows well and the cuts are not noticeable at all, barring Anderson's sudden reappearance with Dredd after her escape. If I hadn't seen the original and this was presented to me as a short, I don't think I would have felt anything was missing.
I agree with earlier reviewers that splitting the movie into two halves was jarring and cut into my immersion. I understand that it's supposed to be a Super 8 type cut but no Super 8 effects were added and the title isn't "Super 8 Cut" so why not leave out the reel change?
Minor gripes aside I'd recommend this cut to anyone, Dredd fan or not.
Thanks Rogue ^_^
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched
Digital
Overall rating
10.0
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
10.0
Long term Dredd fan. I was really curious how you could really edit down a 90minute film into a 27....
Does he do it? Hell yes! I was really surprised and in all honesy I didn't think he'd be able to do it, but yes he does.
The editing is superior, I did watch an earlier version that did have a few holes in it, but the later version patched these all up. Things play out slightly differently in this edit from the original film, but it all works and it is seemless.
Wanna watch Dredd and only have 30 mins? Then watch this version.
Does he do it? Hell yes! I was really surprised and in all honesy I didn't think he'd be able to do it, but yes he does.
The editing is superior, I did watch an earlier version that did have a few holes in it, but the later version patched these all up. Things play out slightly differently in this edit from the original film, but it all works and it is seemless.
Wanna watch Dredd and only have 30 mins? Then watch this version.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched
Digital
