The Crow (1994)

Posted : 11 months, 1 week ago at Dec 17 8:02

''Little things used to mean so much to Shelly- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.'' A man brutally murdered comes back to life as an undead avenger of his and his fiancée's murder. Brandon Lee: Eric Draven Comic book movies have always struck a chord with me. I don't know whether it's their visual style, the special effects, the performances of the actors as compared to the comic itself, or the interpretation of the graphic novel's storyline by the filmmakers that interests me the most, but I've always been enthralled by a bleak story that places a tragic hero in the midst of a towering city, whose choices and actions determine the fate of himself and those around him. Often a comic book can provide the bare essentials for an excellent st...Read more

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 1 year, 6 months ago at Apr 25 2:07

"Can't rain all the time..." The Crow is a film I approached because of its cult following and massive popularity. I had also heard of the tragic story regarding actor Brandon Lee during filming. For those of you who don't know said story, Lee tragically passed away before filming concluded. While a scene was being filmed a prop gun fired a live round into the actor, causing his imminent death. Lee's death didn't prevent director Proyas from creating a remarkable action movie based on a series of comics. The Crow is a film with an atmosphere of dread and decay; its gothic set design and visuals look incredible. The film is also quite repulsive and heavy. There are scenes showcasing heavy violence, strong profanity and disturbing images. Brandon Lee plays Eric Draven. Eri...Read more

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 1 year, 7 months ago at Apr 5 14:27

Brandon Lee was incredible in this film, it seemed as though he could take the gloves off and perform as he pleased. Too bad Brandon died in the making of this film.

To me The Crow was a remarkable masterpiece. The film was dark and gothic, yet a love story. The action in this film blew me away, and the goth stlye music made the film so much better.
To Brandon Lee: May you find peace...

Rating : 9/10