10 Surprisingly Good Performances In Terrible Comic Book Movies

10. Max Von Sydow In Judge Dredd

They just don't make films like Judge Dredd anymore. Sure, they still make bad films but Judge Dredd is such an odd one that it's difficult to believe it isn't a spoof. Even Rob Schneider shows up to inject some much needed 'comedy' into the proceedings. The film eventually devolves into a sub-par Stallone-starring action movie but there is one performance that manages to impress...

Max Von Sydow stars as Chief Judge Fargo, a living legend who has now retired from the streets and oversees the Judge programme. Oh, and he's also the clone father of Stallone's Judge Dredd... obviously.

Despite the film being filled with scenery chewing and other such techniques that make you question the very definition of the term 'acting', Von Sydow plays Judge Fargo with an understated sense of honour that only his refined talent could achieve considering the rubbish emanating from his lips.

The genuine affection for his clone son is about the only emotional beat that hits throughout the films run-time and it only works thanks to Von Sydow. The highlight though is the moment of reserved bravery on display as he is sent to walk the Cursed Earth for his failings.

It may not be a hugely showy part, but Sydow's talent is all that's needed to be noticed amongst all the yelling.