Directed by:
Alex ProyasCinematography:
Dariusz WolskiComposer:
Graeme RevellCast:
Brandon Lee, Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, David Patrick Kelly, Bai Ling, Rochelle Davis, Sofia Shinas, Michael Massee, Bill Raymond, Marco Rodríguez (more)VOD (4)
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Eric Draven (Brandon Lee), a young rock guitarist who, along with his fiancee, is brutally killed by a ruthless gang of criminals. Exactly one year after his death, Eric returns -- watched over by a hypnotic crow -- to seek revenge, battling the evil crime lord and his band of urban thugs, who must answer for their crimes. (Miramax Films)
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The movie that launched Proyas’ successful career and could have done the same for Brandon Lee. A well-made adaptation of a comic book (better than original) with a neogothic, noirish atmosphere. Then there is Brandon, who gave the character of Eric Draven an unbelievably likeable, gloomy charisma. Even though the movie excels with flawless visual interpretation and foreshadowed Proyas’ “dark visual feeling", I cant get rid of the feeling that if it were black and white, it would be actually even better, although not as attractive.
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Brandon Lee, with guitar in hand, kitsch to the maximum, and nostalgia even beyond that. Though the film as a whole never escapes the darkness, either visually or emotionally, the promise of a future from The Crow ultimately shined again. Love is, after all, the greatest thing in the world – and besides, it can't rain forever.
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Visually more than perfect, with excellent action scenes, music also very good. Alex Proyas has turned The Crow into a visual/filmmaking gem that is really worth seeing. The exquisitely crafted final confrontation in the church only adds to the overall impression, which is clearly five stars. Even if it was just for the incredible visual banquet!
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I like films with a dark atmosphere. The Crow has plenty of it and it is as seductively dark and gloomy as the comic book itself. Brandon is brilliant (what a great loss) and Wincott is a villain as it should be. Together with X-Men the best comic-book adaptation so far.
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Alex Proyas proved that a good comic book adaptation can be made without elaborate character psychology or bombastic digital effects. The straightforward plot about posthumous revenge, presented on a simple formal level, delights in its play of lights and shadows, night darkness, and persistent rain. It takes a backseat, which doesn't really matter, and the only way to win over the viewer's favor remains the atmosphere. In addition to the aforementioned, the expertly directed camera work by Dariusz Wolski and the minimal yet rhythmic and captivating musical accompaniment by Graeme Revell contributed significantly. As a whole, it feels rather depressing without even realizing the tragic circumstances of the filming
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