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This is a film based off the 1989 comic series by James O'Barr. Eric Draven was a rock musician for a band, and was preparing to get married to his love Shelly Webster on Halloween Night. On Devil's Night, the night before Halloween, Shelly was attacked by a group of men because of some complaints she had issued. Eric walks in during the attack, and the two are brutally murdered. A year later, Eric finds himself awakened by the Crow from his grave. He sets out to revenge on those who murdered him, and his wife."Victims, aren't we all," Eric Draven. This film was directed by Alex Proyas, who has done great gothic styles in most of his films. This film had received several awards for it's dark soundtrack, and I don't blame them. The gothic music accents the gothic world of downtown Detroit. The costume for the Crow was amazing. It gave him the impression of being a sympathetic ghost, but also made him terrifying to his enemies. It was unfortunate that this was Brandon Lee's last film. It's possible that his haunting the film adds to the dark aura of the film. I enjoyed how the camera angel's would go in and out of first person point-of-view to third, and often to the crow point-of-view. It gave the action, and dramatic, sequences a sense of uncontrolled chaos. The action is fast paced, but doesn't revolve around physical action as much as gun action. The story is great, and takes audience's into some very dark places. There is interesting relationship between a brother and half sister, tons of drugs and alcohol, plenty of violence, and some hints of sex. At the same time, it is balanced out by the lightness of angels being brought back to protect love. The connection between the crow and man was brilliant. It isn't as explored as it is in the film's sequel though, but it explained enough to allow people to understand it. This film might've lost some of its popularity among modern audience's who aren't dark, or into intense action, but it still remains a great film.
The acting was great, even the characters weren't deeply explored (apart from Eric Draven). Most of the characters fall into the typical action characters placed into an unusual situation. Brandon Lee played the leading role of the Crow/Eric Draven. The son of the famous Bruce Lee, was great in this film. He made this character relatable, and terrifying without having too much of either. It pulled audience's into his flight for revenge. It is unfortunate that this was his final role in Hollywood, but it's highly memorable. Rochelle Davis, Sarah, plays the little girl caught in the center of all of this. She's great being the smart-ass teenager trying to survive during these dark times. It's unfortunate that she has disappeared since this role though. Ernie Hudson, Sergeant Albrecht, was great playing the role of the detective who was desperate to solve the case and wants to help Eric.Michael Wincott played the role of Top Dollar. He's the man whose in charge of all crime in the city. He creates the greatest opponent to Eric. He makes audience's shudder from his darkness. Bai Ling, Myca, is the half sister to Top Dollar. She's his personal partner in crime, and a kind of spiritual medium. She's the one who knows what the crow was to Eric and how to use it against him. She was great to watch in this role. Laurence Mason, Tin Tin, was amazing in this role. He made the character stand out from being more than just one of the average villains. David Patrick Kelly, T-Bird, might have been the usual villain companion, but he gave the greatest speech in the film. Angel David, Skank, and Michael Massee, Funboy, were great being villains. (And yes, all the villains have "jolly pirate names".)
So, I give this film a 5 out of 5 stars! It's got amazing visual effects with amazing music, and great acting. The story is unique and deeply emotional, even if the characters remain as the average action flick characters.
Answer to last blog: Bruce Greenwood did the facial features for the creature in the film Super 8.
Que: What was the name of the band, in the film, that Eric Draven, was a member of?
Hangman's Death
Hangman Joe's
Hangman's Noose
Hangman's Grave
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