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| Judex (Deluxe Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: Louis Feuillade
Actors: Rene Creste, Musidora, Rene Poyen, Edouard Mathe, Gaston Michel
Studio: Flicker Alley
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 60687
Format: Black & White, Dolby, Dvd-video, Silent, Special Edition, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 315
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.8
UPC: 617311672392
EAN: 0617311672392
ASIN: B0001Y4MJA
Theatrical Release Date: 1916
Release Date: June 1, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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JUDEX March 1, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This was an excellent production by Louis Feuillade! I had seen it on Turner Classic Movies once, and decided I MUST have this movie!
It is a fantasy/comedy/drama/romance all bundled in one! Rene Creste gave an excellent preformance as our superhero, Judex, aka Jacques de Tremeuse. His character was very well-rounded.
Rene Poyen gave an outstanding performance as The Licorice Kid -- street-savvy, yet adorable!
And, of course, Musidora gave a chilling performance as her usual villainess self -- the character types she usually portrays! She even bares a little skin! Almost a little risque for 1917, one might think!
A must-see!!!!!!!!!
A captivating and enchanting viewing experience May 13, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an exceptionally outstanding 2-DVD set which already rates highly just for its presentation of excellent notes and an informative 20-minute documentary on the making of the musical score, but this unusual French serial already stands alone as a great work of early cinema deserving all five stars. Made during my favourite period of the silent era, namely the mid to late 1910s, "Judex" strikes me as being far ahead of other films made in the same year, not to mention something of a novelty because silent serials like these are unfortunately quite rare for us today. The 12 episodes, along with a prologue and an epilogue, run for over five hours but it feels like just over one hour because the story is so interesting and the scenes move along at just the right pace to hold the viewer's attention from the very start all the way through each exciting episode. Director Louis Feuillade had already been successful with a similar serial a year earlier, namely "Les Vampires" which is also compelling viewing, but in some ways "Judex" is more elegant and refined, and as far as plots and suspenseful storytelling are concerned, it could still complete with modern-day serials like "24", in my opinion. For anyone tiring of contemporary themes with all its true-to-life horrors, "Judex" is the perfect escape into another world without terrorism and nuclear warfare, where well-dressed people living in grand homes drove gorgeous vintage cars when they were still brand new. The only echo of real life perhaps is the pivot character Favreau, an unscrupulous banker who ruined many people's lives. Unlike the real world, however, a mysterious character called Judex arises to avenge those victims, and as in all first-class stories, the identity of Judex and his real motives are only gradually revealed half way through the fascinating sequence of events. All characters were no doubt carefully chosen and played their roles very convincingly, such as the female villain who continually foils Judex's plans for her own personal gain. Such a fiendish character in the form of an attractive young woman might already surprise some viewers who think that all such women of the silent era were meek, romantic and harmless. But my favourite characters are the two charming and delightful young child actors, especially `the Licorice Kid' whose style is both natural and very professional at the same time. Although serious overall, there is a romantic and somewhat surreal feel to the whole film, along with subtle humour mostly in the form of the private investigator with a very big nose. "Judex" also strikes the right balance between relationships, action and the triumph of goodness and justice, while at the same time taking the viewer on a most enthralling ride through France of 1916. Beautifully restored with colour tinting, this serial is perfectly complemented with a high standard classical music accompaniment arranged by Robert Israel, who talks about the making of this score in the bonus feature documentary in this DVD set. More than just an essential part of any good silent film collection, I'm sure that "Judex" would also be enjoyed by the general viewer looking for an escapist adventure to another world and time but still containing all the essential ingredients of an entertaining and satisfying cinema experience.
Amazing! May 6, 2005
What an amazing movie! It's hard to believe that it was created almost 90 years ago. I would also highly recommend the 5-movie 2-DVD Fantomas set available in region 2 from amazon.fr mentioned in another review. Simply amazing!
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