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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 film 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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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Norrin
Format:Blu-ray
Finally, I can watch the Crow in all its widescreen glory.
OK, it isn't the sharpest HD picture I've ever seen, but it's the best I've ever seen this movie and it really made it better for the wait. The picture could still benefit from a complete re-master, but that could take years, if ever and if you want to enjoy this movie in widescreen, with 5.1 DTS and a handful of various extras, this is well worth the upgrade from the DVD.
The interview with Brandon Lee (his last recorded interview) has a few ominous moments and there are some interesting behind the scenes looks.
The movie has dated a little, but it's still a nice Gothic revenge flick which Tim Burton would be proud of. I'm one of the few who likes everything Alex Proyas has made and this is a good solid start for his body of work.
Enjoy.
OK, it isn't the sharpest HD picture I've ever seen, but it's the best I've ever seen this movie and it really made it better for the wait. The picture could still benefit from a complete re-master, but that could take years, if ever and if you want to enjoy this movie in widescreen, with 5.1 DTS and a handful of various extras, this is well worth the upgrade from the DVD.
The interview with Brandon Lee (his last recorded interview) has a few ominous moments and there are some interesting behind the scenes looks.
The movie has dated a little, but it's still a nice Gothic revenge flick which Tim Burton would be proud of. I'm one of the few who likes everything Alex Proyas has made and this is a good solid start for his body of work.
Enjoy.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
I must have seen the original countless times. Although I haven't got any 'goth' tendencies, I must say that the dark and hypnotic aspect of this film had made enormous impression on me.
Even though the film is incomplete due to Brandon's early demise, the upgraded version gives some hints of what could have been! Elements such as the character of 'Skeleton Cowboy' were omited as was an extensive storyline about Eric(Brandon) and Shelly(Sofia Shinas). However still a unique masterpiece!
A must see for everyone who hasnt seen it! The enhanced version does not have subtitles which is rather odd!
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
By now everybody probably knows the story of The Crow, but to recap, its about a rock musician and his girlfriend who are murdered on halloween. One year later, Eric Draven (Brandon Lee) returns from the grave to seek revenge.
The film on this special edition looks terrific, with much better picture and sound than on the previous DVD release.
It's a 2 disc set with quite an array of extra feature. On the first disc is the film in widescreen (the original DVD was full screen)with exceptional picture clarity and colour, and gorgeous sound (the soundtrack is good too!!) There's a featurette which is longer and more informative than the usual five minute back slap you normally get. A selection of deleted scenes, and some extended scenes, which do add quite a different tone to some of the sequences. A commentary is also on this disc.
Disc 2 is split into two section - 'video' and 'art'. Under video, you get the full screen version of the film; a commparison between widescreen and full screen; and, most poignant of all, the last interview with Brandon Lee, who talks about not knowing if your goint to see another full moon, or the sun rise the following day! Spooky!
The art section, has a documentary with John O'Barr, the artist and creator of The Crow, boy has he had a hard life! Poster artwork and production design and storyboards.
Overall this is a great package at a good price, which I cannot recommend highly enough.
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Much more than an action picture
What a superb actor Brandon Lee was. Despite his father's iconic shadow it seems clear that Brandon would have made it far beyond the action genre and could've gleaned all the... Read more
Published 8 hours ago by Mr. S. Storey
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Brilliant! I Love It.
I love the crow anyway, but this DVD is fabulous!! It has all the special feature which are perfect for all huge crow fans like me :)
Published 16 days ago by GMSevenfold..x
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Not what i expected...
I came across this film after finding out the actor, Brandon Lee, had actually died during filming, i am a fan of Bruce Lee and i had never watched a Brandon Lee film before, so i... Read more
Published 20 days ago by K. Short
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love this movie!!!
had this film on V.H.S. when it first came out and when my video player went kaput i had to get it on dvd classic film.
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Classic,
Classic film, good story, bloody sham the sequel with the boy from terminator was crap (dont watch) sad irony behind the story, the accident shouldn't have happened. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Fabianne
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Top action film
Had this on VHS and bought it on Blu-ray for my girlfriend and me to watch. It's superb action till the end and not for the do gooder fraternity!
Published 1 month ago by B. S. Dowling
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THE CROW - FLYS HIGH
This is one of the best superhero films you will see .
Lee gives a great performance as a tortured soul brought back from the dead to seek revenge on those who killed... Read more
Lee gives a great performance as a tortured soul brought back from the dead to seek revenge on those who killed... Read more
Published 1 month ago by VasIsDas
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
Great film an great actor rip brandon i had this film on vidio wanted it again for dvd collection glad i have it again.
Published 2 months ago by colin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant film
An amazing film and looks even better in HD. A must for any blue ray collection. I would give it 10 stars if it was possible!
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Director Alex Proyas brings to the screen the James O'Barr comic book tale of a murdered poetic guitarist Eric Draven brought to back to life by a crow a year after the murder of... Read more
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