I loved Louis Feuillade's "Les Vampires" (I have it on DVD) and when I heard about "Judex," I just had to get it as well. Flicker Alley has done a restoration of "Judex," incorporating all available footage, and so the 2-disc DVD of Judex is the most complete available.
"Judex" is Latin for "justice," and the plot involves the title character's quest for it despite he taking the law into his own hands and becoming judge and jury (he does not execute). During his quest, the theme of family emerges--their destruction, reunion, and creation.
Mystery and twists, which kept me second-guessing, plus plenty of action sequences, escapes, double-crosses, and comedy definitely make "Judex" an enjoyable adventure for me.
The two-disc set also includes a 17-minute documentary on composer Robert Israel and his story on creating the music for "Judex." An adventure that drew me in, "Judex" is definitely worth seeing, and makes me hope that other Louis Feuillade serials make their way onto DVD.
"Judex" is Latin for "justice," and the plot involves the title character's quest for it despite he taking the law into his own hands and becoming judge and jury (he does not execute). During his quest, the theme of family emerges--their destruction, reunion, and creation.
Mystery and twists, which kept me second-guessing, plus plenty of action sequences, escapes, double-crosses, and comedy definitely make "Judex" an enjoyable adventure for me.
The two-disc set also includes a 17-minute documentary on composer Robert Israel and his story on creating the music for "Judex." An adventure that drew me in, "Judex" is definitely worth seeing, and makes me hope that other Louis Feuillade serials make their way onto DVD.