In the future, America is a dystopian wasteland. The latest scourge is Ma-Ma, a prostitute-turned-drug pusher with a dangerous new drug and aims to take over the city. The only possibility of stopping her is an elite group of urban police called Judges, who combine the duties of judge, jury and executioner to deliver a brutal brand of swift justice. But even the top-ranking Judge, Dredd, discovers that taking down Ma-Ma isn’t as easy as it seems in this explosive adaptation of the hugely popular comic series.
In the future, America is a dystopian wasteland. The latest scourge is Ma-Ma, a prostitute-turned-drug pusher with a dangerous new drug and aims to take over the city. The only possibility of stopping her is an elite group of urban police called Judges, who combine the duties of judge, jury and executioner to deliver a brutal brand of swift justice. But even the top-ranking Judge, Dredd, discovers that taking down Ma-Ma isn’t as easy as it seems in this explosive adaptation of the hugely popular comic series.
The film's central narrative champions the necessity and effectiveness of uncompromising, authoritarian law enforcement in a chaotic, crime-ridden society, portraying its protagonist as a righteous figure who embodies this approach.
The film features a visibly diverse ensemble in its futuristic setting, though its central characters maintain traditional portrayals without explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on themes of law and order in a dystopian society, without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
The film 'Dredd' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on action and dystopian law enforcement, with no explicit or implicit representation of queer identities.
The film features Judge Cassandra Anderson, who engages in combat against male opponents. However, her victories are primarily achieved through the use of firearms or her psychic abilities. There are no scenes depicting her defeating one or more male opponents through skill, strength, or martial arts in close-quarters physical combat.
The film Dredd (2012) features Judge Dredd and Judge Anderson, both of whom retain their established genders from the comic book source material. No other significant characters from the comics appear with altered genders, and the primary antagonist, Ma-Ma, is an original character for the film.
The film "Dredd" (2012) features Judge Dredd and Judge Anderson, both portrayed by white actors, consistent with their comic book depictions. Other significant characters are either new creations for the film or do not have a specific, long-established canonical race that was altered.
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