Post by ck100 on May 13, 2024 4:49:45 GMT
Any fans of this movie starring Brandon Lee? I got to see it for the first time recently and thought it was good. I'm reminded of "The Rocketeer" in the sense that, like with "The Rocketeer", "The Crow" is a little movie that came out in the 1990's that ended up becoming a cult favorite. I think the stylish look and filmmaking, along with the good performances, are what makes this movie memorable.
Of course it's impossible to talk about this movie without mentioning the on-set accidental death of star Brandon Lee. Knowing about his death before seeing the movie helps give his performance a poignancy that helps make his work memorable. You can't help but wonder what his career would have been like if he had lived since many feel this would have been a breakthrough role for him. In regards to the upcoming remake, of course I think it's unnecessary and only being done to make money. Like with the sequels, the best approach would have been to not make Bill Skarsgard play the same role as Brandon Lee since, in the eyes of all, Brandon Lee is Eric Draven and vice versa. I don't see it being a disaster remake, but it has a lot going against it and will likely not hold a candle to the beloved 1994 original film.
Leonard Maltin Movie Guide Review:
The Crow (1994) - 3 out of 4 stars
"A year after his murder and that of his fiancée by inner-city hoodlums, a young rock musician rises from the grave, seeking vengeance; he's guided by a spectral crow. Dark, rainy, and violent, the film's familiar revenge plot is offset by a strong style and an aura of tragic melancholy. Great urban-hell production design, good performances. Lee died shortly before filming was complete; digital movie magic enabled him to appear in the rest of the picture. From James O'Barr's black and white comic book. Followed by a sequel, a TV movie, and a TV series."
Of course it's impossible to talk about this movie without mentioning the on-set accidental death of star Brandon Lee. Knowing about his death before seeing the movie helps give his performance a poignancy that helps make his work memorable. You can't help but wonder what his career would have been like if he had lived since many feel this would have been a breakthrough role for him. In regards to the upcoming remake, of course I think it's unnecessary and only being done to make money. Like with the sequels, the best approach would have been to not make Bill Skarsgard play the same role as Brandon Lee since, in the eyes of all, Brandon Lee is Eric Draven and vice versa. I don't see it being a disaster remake, but it has a lot going against it and will likely not hold a candle to the beloved 1994 original film.
Leonard Maltin Movie Guide Review:
The Crow (1994) - 3 out of 4 stars
"A year after his murder and that of his fiancée by inner-city hoodlums, a young rock musician rises from the grave, seeking vengeance; he's guided by a spectral crow. Dark, rainy, and violent, the film's familiar revenge plot is offset by a strong style and an aura of tragic melancholy. Great urban-hell production design, good performances. Lee died shortly before filming was complete; digital movie magic enabled him to appear in the rest of the picture. From James O'Barr's black and white comic book. Followed by a sequel, a TV movie, and a TV series."
