Robert Downey Jr. has made a fortune with his participation in the Marvel Comic universe and his dalliance with Sherlock Holmes. Yet, every now and then, the actor likes to remind audiences of his dramatic potential, moving beyond superhero work with material that induces tears not chills. The primary function of “The Judge” is to demonstrate how good Downey Jr. is away from metal suits and Victorian costumes, yet time avoiding disaster and saving the world brings out the best in the star, not this sentimental, painfully overlong effort that never quite decides if it wants to be a domestic drama or a courtroom picture. As usual, Downey Jr. manages the challenge with ease, but director David Dobkin doesn’t aim any higher than a group hug, burying the movie in clichés. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com