orlin-40757

The film is simply bad - at any level - acting, directing, script, production design. Not to mention the fact it should be a remake of an all time classic but it is something like a poor attempt at best; On the positive side I hope Hollywood will stop making remake after remake of good films and will start financing more independent new writers and directors. Like all the great independent stuff from 1980s and 1990s - like the first films of Sam Raimi, Christopher Nolan, Quentin Tarantino, etc.

What bothers me most is how much did they pay to the so called "critics" to write such a positive reviews? This film has more negative parts than positive. That simply makes is unfit to be part of Star Wars. A lot of stupid moments (such as the bombers in space, the Lea scene in space, the slo-mo battle and many more). Combining these with unappropriated humor, new characters that were completely unnecessary and Luke's idiotic story line, we get some pretty messy film. The director is miles away from working on such important franchises and big budget Si-Fi films (actually where is the science in this episode?). It is one thing to work on independent and medium budgeted films such as Looper and Brick and it is completely different story to direct Star Wars with 250,000,000 million budget and billions of fans expecting at least an average result. Someone much more experienced and competent should work on the franchise in future - someone like JJ, Nolan, Cuaron, etc. - not this dilettante.

5/10

The Judgment is a very good cinematic experience. Very well written and expertly directed by one of the best Bulgarian directors nowadays. The cast is excellent. Every aspect of the film is very well executed - music, camera work, editing, make up and sound FX - you just feel that you are part of the story.

The style is dark, but everything is presented in the wright way. There is enough excitement and suspense moments. Very strong dialogues and character performances.

A must watch - don't miss it.