Review of The Crow (1994) by Norman B — 17 Oct 2013
Eric Draven and his fiancee were brutally murdered on Devil's Night, by Top Dollar's henchman, Tin-tin, Funboy, T-Bird and Skank, he rises from the dead. His soul was carried by a crow for a year, Eric has unfinished business and now wants vengeance for his and his fiancee's death and sets about seeking out Tin-tin, Funboy, T-Bird and Skank.
The gothic style impacts the action which it has to be said is quite brutal at times. The glimpse we get of when Eric and Shelley are murdered is graphic as are the beatings which Eric dishes out on each of those involved when he returns.
Brandon Lee without a doubt was the Crow. He created in the character a nice blend of rage, grief, sadness, and dark humor. His stunt work is great. Among comic book movies The Crow is a hidden gem. It's not flawless and it doesn't always hit the right beat and the injection of spectacle near the end might be a bit misguided, but The Crow holds it's own against many other movies.
This review of The Crow (1994) was written by Norman B on 17 Oct 2013.
The Crow has generally received very positive reviews.
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