It's fun to see the similarities between the "proto-superhero" Judex and modern superheroes like Batman. Both are rich, have secret identities and a secret HQ, both are masters of disguise, experienced a childhood tragedy, swore a holy oath etc.
It's amazing that a movie that's over a hundred hears old manages to be more exciting than many of the newer superhero movies. There are so many likeable characters in this serial, and it's easy to care about them. It's almost like reading a novel like War and Peace or Lord of the Rings.
It's a very beautiful movie to look at. The landscape shots are nice, with towns, castles, mills and cities. It's interesting to see how things looked before they ruined everything with ugly modern architecture. The new score by Robert Israel fits the movie perfectly, with Grieg's "Solveig's Song" during sad scenes. This must be one of the most relaxing action-adventure movies ever. I recommend seeing this before you go to bed.
It's also a lot more meaningful than many of the modern superhero movies. The newer superhero movies are often filled with negative emotions like hatred and rage (Batman v Superman). Judex may at first seem like a simple tale of revenge, but is really a story about forgiveness.
Now Imagine if Batman (1989) ended with Batman forgiving the Joker...the only modern comic book movie where forgiveness is a theme is the underrated Spider-Man 3. I think more comic book movies should include things like that.
So skip nihilistic McMovies like Deadpool or Batman v Superman and watch Judex instead. It's good for your soul!
It's amazing that a movie that's over a hundred hears old manages to be more exciting than many of the newer superhero movies. There are so many likeable characters in this serial, and it's easy to care about them. It's almost like reading a novel like War and Peace or Lord of the Rings.
It's a very beautiful movie to look at. The landscape shots are nice, with towns, castles, mills and cities. It's interesting to see how things looked before they ruined everything with ugly modern architecture. The new score by Robert Israel fits the movie perfectly, with Grieg's "Solveig's Song" during sad scenes. This must be one of the most relaxing action-adventure movies ever. I recommend seeing this before you go to bed.
It's also a lot more meaningful than many of the modern superhero movies. The newer superhero movies are often filled with negative emotions like hatred and rage (Batman v Superman). Judex may at first seem like a simple tale of revenge, but is really a story about forgiveness.
Now Imagine if Batman (1989) ended with Batman forgiving the Joker...the only modern comic book movie where forgiveness is a theme is the underrated Spider-Man 3. I think more comic book movies should include things like that.
So skip nihilistic McMovies like Deadpool or Batman v Superman and watch Judex instead. It's good for your soul!