Exactly one year after young rock guitarist Eric Draven and his fiancée are brutally killed by a ruthless gang of criminals, Draven—watched over by a hypnotic crow—returns from the grave to exact revenge.
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I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.
Absolutely the worst movie.
A Disappointing Continuation
As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.
Director Alex Proyas Delivers a Gloomy, Street World Filled with Unfortunates, Low-Lifes, Murders, Rapists, Anarchists, and some Assorted Good Folks Trapped in a Hell's Kitchen during "Hell Night".Its Bleak and done at Break-Neck Speed. It's Brutal, Bloody, and Depressing. It's Perpetually Night in a Perpetual Rain ("It can't rain all the time.").The Aforementioned Quote is from Eric Draven's Rock Album and is used to Connect an Adolescent Girl (Rochelle Davis) and the Reincarnated Draven who has Returned from the Grave to Avenge the Rape and Murder of His New Bride Shelly (Sofia Shinas). Eric and Shelly had Befriended the Street Urchin Sarah.The Movie Creates a Cinematic World of its Own, Cribbed from the Comic-Book by James O'Barr. The Crow Comics were an Underground Hit. Independently Produced and Apart from Mainstream Superhero Stuff.The Movie is Ultra-Stylish, Ultra-Violent, but does Attain and Maintain a Heart and a Soul. It is Touching at times when it Needs. Just Enough to keep the Film from Drowning in the Blood and Rain and Sinking to the Pits of Hell.Quite an Accomplishment from all involved. It's Well Acted All Around and the Script is Sharp, Never Pretentious, and to the Point. The Surreal Imagery Dominates alongside the Thuggery.The Ghouls are out In Force on Hell's Night and to Venture onto the Mean Streets of this Dystopia is Not for the Faint of Heart.Note...Brandon Lee Stars as "The Crow" and suffered a fatal gunshot wound during filming.
It was so interesting to watch one of the most infamous movies ever made. It's not infamous because of its content but because of its production. The movie stars Brandon Lee, the son of the famous Bruce Lee. There was actually an accident on the set that actually killed him in real life. Yep, really. I feel bad for not liking this movie more if only because I want to remember a film that was truly made in remembrance to someone. Of course, it's a good film for me. It was based on an Image comic that I wasn't quite aware of.I recognized Ernie Hudson which was cool because I believe he's the most prolific black actor in history. I admit that some of the story doesn't make that much sense, especially near the end. It's still great to watch a good superhero movie from the 1990's before the golden age really hit. I personally didn't care that much for "Blade" and think this works better as an R-rated superhero movie. Brandon Lee is of course wonderful and we get lots of great imagery and lighting effects. The mood and atmosphere are perfect in this film that doesn't get too dark. ***
Eric Draven and his newlywed wife Shelly are brutally murdered in their apartment. Eric was the first to die, being stabbed, shot and thrown out the window. Shelly was repeatedly raped and beaten by the four culprits, later dying in excruciating pain in the hospital. This is not the end of a story, but the beginning. The Crow is one of the rare comic book films made in the early 90s that holds true to the essence of its source material.Based off of the popular comic book series by James O'Barr and directed by Alex Proyas, The Crow merges the Gothic with the mythical in a modern backdrop. Even though the movie is set in Detroit, it is extremely stylized with black stone architecture under never ending rainfall. The city seems like it is warped back to the middle ages, where crime has become the institution, and evil is commonplace. Eric Draven comes back not only as a grim reaper, but to give some small measure of hope to the few good people left. There is a haunting pull of real darkness in this film. This heavy feeling looms because of Brandon Lee's accidental death during filming. There are scenes where body doubles were used to finish shooting, and as the plot progresses to the middle of the film, Draven's face is seen less and less, as if he is more of an apparition than flesh and blood. There is something ominous about seeing shadows and silhouettes in place of a man that already ceased to exist. The Crow is not a horror film, but the menacing acts and the tragic story behind the camera create the atmosphere of one.
Watched The Crow Featuring an Amazing Performance from a Stellar Lead Brandon Lee(Showdown In Little Tokyo) as Eric Draven/The Crow . Also Featuring Ernie Hudson(Ghostbusters)as Sgt.Albrecht,Rochelle Davis as Sarah, Sofia Shinas(Terminal Velocity) as Shelly Webster, Bai Ling(Pen Pals) as Myca .David Patrick Kelly(Malcolm X) as T-bird , Jon Polito(Millers Crossing) as Gideon,Tony Todd(Candyman ) as Grange, Michael Massee(A la Folie) as Funboy, Laurence Mason(Joey Breaker) as Tin-Tin, and Michael Wincott(Alien:Resurrection) as Top Dollar, The Film Was interesting also great Characters arcs for being a Small story it was a great Revenge Thriller also incredible performance from Lee as the Vigilante the Crow it was great for being a Dark Fantasy Neo-Noir Superhero Action film One of The best revenge film.amazing Cinematography by Dariuz Wolski(Romeo Is Bleeding) , Costume design from Arianne Phillips(Attack Of The 50 Foot Woma), Musical Score from Graeme Revell(Street Fighter) ,Screenplay By John Shirley(The Specialist) & David J.Schow(Critters 4) and Direction from Alex Proyas(Dark City ) One Of The Best Revenge Films 9/10