The Crow!!!

[Mindreaper21]

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Crow-Just-Found-Its-Crow-Shelly-70420.html

Who's ready? For those of you who have actually read the graphic novel, this film will be closer to the original story and will involve it's creator, James O'Barr.

 

[Batmannerism]

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Crow-Just-Found-Its-Crow-Shelly-70420.html

Who's ready? For those of you who have actually read the graphic novel, this film will be closer to the original story and will involve it's creator, James O'Barr.

Dude I am very skeptical because

a) comic books require a degree of adaptation to be suitable cinematic material - as such, the departures from the original were probably warranted

b) The first Crow film was an absolute action/supernatural classic for so many reasons, including the tragic death of Brandon Lee - which gives the whole film a real sense of irony ( being shot to death in a scene where you play a character who's being shot to death).

People often paint performances by actors who have subsequently died in very glowing terms ( I still think Ledger would have won, even if he'd lived) but Brandon Lee was absolutely wonderful in the film, charismatic, sad, scary and when it was required funny. Plus his incredible physical grace.
All in all, I don't think it's a performance that can be easily reproduced. Having said that I thought Mark Dacascos was great in the short-lived TV show, but Lee still set a standard that no one has reached - and none of the subsequent films have come even close.

Still my favourite revenge-flick of all time. Sure Uma Thurman comes back from a coma in Kill Bill, but Brandon Lee comes back from the grave, literally, in this film.

I'll probably see the remake eventually, but it would have to be pretty freaking awesome to even come close to the original.

Just IMO of course.

 

[Spider-Aziz]

I liked the movie more than the first batch of comics.

 

[Keehar]

Who's ready? For those of you who have actually read the graphic novel, this film will be closer to the original story and will involve it's creator, James O'Barr.

I'm on board already.

 

[Mindreaper21]

Dude I am very skeptical because

a) comic books require a degree of adaptation to be suitable cinematic material - as such, the departures from the original were probably warranted

b) The first Crow film was an absolute action/supernatural classic for so many reasons, including the tragic death of Brandon Lee - which gives the whole film a real sense of irony ( being shot to death in a scene where you play a character who's being shot to death).

People often paint performances by actors who have subsequently died in very glowing terms ( I still think Ledger would have won, even if he'd lived) but Brandon Lee was absolutely wonderful in the film, charismatic, sad, scary and when it was required funny. Plus his incredible physical grace.
All in all, I don't think it's a performance that can be easily reproduced. Having said that I thought Mark Dacascos was great in the short-lived TV show, but Lee still set a standard that no one has reached - and none of the subsequent films have come even close.

Still my favourite revenge-flick of all time. Sure Uma Thurman comes back from a coma in Kill Bill, but Brandon Lee comes back from the grave, literally, in this film.

I'll probably see the remake eventually, but it would have to be pretty freaking awesome to even come close to the original.

Just IMO of course.

It's cool, everyone has there own opinion. Honestly, I'm a bit nervous to see how it turns out myself. The first film was done so amazingly well and Brandon's performance was flawless. Though, I know that there is so much in the novel that will be great to see on film and with O'Barr involved and the talented and imaginative director Corin Hardy, I have a feeling that this movie will be a unique visual spectacle.

 

[The Shape]

People often paint performances by actors who have subsequently died in very glowing terms ( I still think Ledger would have won, even if he'd lived) but Brandon Lee was absolutely wonderful in the film, charismatic, sad, scary and when it was required funny. Plus his incredible physical grace.
All in all, I don't think it's a performance that can be easily reproduced. Having said that I thought Mark Dacascos was great in the short-lived TV show, but Lee still set a standard that no one has reached - and none of the subsequent films have come even close.

With a remake like this, I highly doubt the intention would be to "reproduce" Brandon Lee's performance. Rather, Jack Huston and the filmmakers will want to present a different take on the character that will be both different, true to the source material, and hopefully effective.

I was obsessed with The Crow and Brandon Lee for quite some time. It was and still is one of my favorite movies ever. The nuances of Lee's peformance as Eric Draven elevated the film to great heights. However, a new actor will gives us another characterization with different nuances, mannerisms, and emotions, which can go a long way to delivering another great performance.

The thought of a remake/reboot of The Crow excites me because it really is a timeless story and a new take on the mythos has the potential to be really interesting in the right hands. The casting of Jack Huston already is a great sign because he is quite talented and has a lot of range as on actor. My hope would be that a new version of The Crow can tell the same over-arching story (which is a very simple premise at its core) but with new twists, turns, and memorable gothic imagery.

But I'll be honest. If they radically change Draven's makeup and appearance, I'll be pissed.

 

[Rorschach2012]

there's really no reason to do this movie. the first one is flawless. perfect soundtrack, perfect story, perfect visuals, perfect casting.

no need to do it again.

i'll see it though if i hear good things

i'm not that excited about it though tbh, the original is untouchable.

 

[Mindreaper21]

there's really no reason to do this movie. the first one is flawless. perfect soundtrack, perfect story, perfect visuals, perfect casting.

no need to do it again.

i'll see it though if i hear good things

i'm not that excited about it though tbh, the original is untouchable.

Just curious. Why is it not ok to have a reboot of The Crow, but we can have many movies of other characters like Batman, Superman etc.? There are tons of things that were left out of the movie from the novel that so many people are unaware of because they believe that the movie is the original. It's not. If you ever get the chance to read the novel, you'll see that the music, story, and visuals are all borrowed from the novel and how important all of those things are.

 

[Sian]

I liked the movie more than the first batch of comics.

Loved them both, and I'm looking forward to this.

 

[Batmannerism]

there's really no reason to do this movie. the first one is flawless. perfect soundtrack, perfect story, perfect visuals, perfect casting.

no need to do it again.

i'll see it though if i hear good things

i'm not that excited about it though tbh, the original is untouchable.

I tend to agree, I think that the circumstances and performance in the original film can't be replicated. That doesn't mean they shouldn't make more films with different versions of the Crow (as in different people) but I am highly skeptical. The original was pretty exceptional on every level.

But who knows? It's true that Batman Begins was an immensely successful reboot, but I still think that there is something special about Brandon Lee's last performance (although I suppose the same could be said of Heath Ledger's last performance, and it's only a matter of time before someone else takes on the Joker role).

I guess if the reboot is good then it revives interest in the original, and if not then it makes the original look even better, so win-win.

I do think that reboots can be unnecessary - like I wish Sony had waited a few more years to reboot spider-man ( Spider Man was 2007, and it wasn't great, Amazing Spider man was only 5 or so years later, when I think it could have been at least 10 years before we really needed another Spider-film).

I guess the last Crow film was ages ago, and best forgotten (as it was crap).

Here's hoping for a return to the original form ( but more than a bit skeptical).

 

[Double B]

I actually watched the first movie for the first time in years this week and there's just something so wonderfully 90s about it that just couldn't be replicated. I'd put it along with a handful of films that define the style of 90s filmmaking to me. And of course, knowing Brandon died whilst filming, gives the film an added layer of Gothic that few films could ever strive to replicate - and couldn't.

That said, it's far from a perfect film. I'm sure someone could make a "better" adaptation but it will pale to the flaws-and-all original.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

The old movie is a bonfire classic, but this movie being closer to the comic will hopefully mean it's at least a bit different.

 

[batsfan81]

Pre-production is underway:

https://***********/corinhardy/status/597820030231965696

 

[Travesty]

I thought this movie was completely dead.

 

[Mindreaper21]

I'm hoping they make him look more like he actually is with the barbed wire scars on his arms, bullet scar on his face and blind eye.

 

[The Shape]

Brandon Lee had the scar under his eye going across his nose, too, though it was a bit more subtle. I believe it's technically a scar from a bone cracking under his eye after he was shot in the head.

 

[Mindreaper21]

I never noticed that! The scar was too subtle. Maybe, it will be more visible if they ditch the white makeup until the end and use it for war paint.

 

[The Shape]

He's gotta have the white paint.

 

[Mindreaper21]

I agree. At least at some point he should have it. Don't get me wrong, I love the original look, but the white paint makes him look more mysterious and elemental.

 

[Keehar]

Blu-Ray would show the scar up better in the close up shots.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I never noticed that! The scar was too subtle. Maybe, it will be more visible if they ditch the white makeup until the end and use it for war paint.

Wow, me neither, and I must have seen this movie 100 times!

 

[Mindreaper21]

http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/442569-the-crow-eyes-female-villain-in-andrea-riseborough

We have a female Top Dollar. It's funny and quite embarrassing to see the film fans flip out. Though, this could be a good thing. You don't really see many strong female lead villains. I'm wondering if they will go the "jealous lover" route with her.