The Crow (Miramax/Dimension Collector's Series)
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• Collector's Edition
• Color
• DVD-Video
• Widescreen
• NTSC
In Theaters : 11 May, 1994
DVD Release : 20 March, 2001 |
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The Crow (Miramax/Dimension Collector's Series) description
The Crow set the standard for dark and violent comic-book movies (like Spawn or director Alex Proyas's superior follow-up, Dark City), but it will forever be remembered as the film during which star Brandon Lee (son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee) was accidentally killed on the set by a loaded gun. The filmmakers were able to digitally sample what they'd captured of Lee's performance and piece together enough footage to make the movie releasable. Indeed, it is probably more fascinating for that post-production story than for the tale on the screen. The Crow is appropriately cloaked in ominous expressionistic shadows, oozing urban dread and occult menace from every dank concrete crack, but it really adds up to a simple and perfunctory tale of ritual revenge. Guided by a portentous crow (standing in for Poe's raven), Lee plays a deceased rock musician who returns from the grave to systematically torture and kill the outlandishly violent gang of hoodlums who murdered him and his fiancée the year before. The film is worth watching for its compelling visuals and genuinely nightmarish, otherworldly ambience. --Jim Emerson |
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The Crow (Miramax/Dimension Collector's Series) Customer Reviews
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"Crow" a classic story of vengence, brought to life by great visuals
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"The Crow" debuted in theatres amid a myriad of stories about Brandon Lee's death. The ghost of Lee hovering over the film overshadowed the film itself. The film is a classic vengence tale. It differs from the norm in that it deals with the supernatural. But rather than paint the Crow as a cold blooded hero delivering vigelante justice, we are given a character crushed and saddened by the harsh memories of his and his fiance's death. This sadness drives him to deliver justice to his killers.
"The Crow" is a great adaptation of the comic. And while I understand all the purists out there, I think the film is even better. Brandon Lee breathes a certain humanity into the character that helps us root for him more. The Sarah character helps elevate The Crow beyond being out there for purely vengence, as he still has a bond with her. Alex Proyas and co have created in some senses, a deeper story than the book. Though, admittedly, the emotion is elevated by Brandon Lee's sad demise during production.
As to the production itself, I don't think any other director could pull this film off. This and Proyas' subsequent "Dark City" are visual marvels in how they create a setting that becomes a character itself. I think there are only two scenes that show light in this movie. So to call this movie dark is an understatement. But it's how it's the mood that it creates and how it's so artfully done that makes the film look so terrific. As the Crow flies over the city, we are given a look of ruin and chaos. Proyas makes an effort to make this film look "dirty," down to the very characters.
In addition, this film boasts a tremendous soundtrack. It's not just the alt-rock hits either. Graeme Revelle delivers a haunting score that adds to the ambience of the film. The best example of how it adds to the tone is when Erik goes to find Skank and during the shootout, the sound becomes muffled with the exception of the score.
To be sure, Alex Proyas' "The Crow" is different than J.O. Barr's. He is featured on this disc - and let me tell you, I would never guess that he was the creator of the Crow. Additional features on the disc include a commentary, which is insightful, but none of the major players are present. It's a producer and screenwriter. Interestingly, but probably not surprisingly, little of what happened actually on set is mentioned. Rather, it talks a lot about how the film came to fruition. It's informative, if nothing else. |
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