Eric Draven, a rock musician is somehow resurrected a year after he and his fiancée are brutally murdered. He's now finds himself to be indestructible and he's out for some payback.
The film's dark (and it is literally a dark film, very dark), brooding atmosphere and Gothic imagery contribute to its uniquely creepy style. As a bonus the story is constructed around Halloween. The film's soundtrack, featuring songs by Nine Inch Nails, Pantera, and The Cure, adds to its intensely early '90s atmosphere. So much so in fact that some viewers may see "The Crow" as dated or even campy. Then again, that also contributes to its charm and appeal.
Brandon Lee's performance as Eric Draven, forever The Crow, is haunting. It's hard to see this film objectively since he was tragically killed by a fragment of a blank during late stage filming. This adds a layer to the viewing experience that is impossible to ignore.
"The Crow" was to be Lee's big breakthrough. Even if this film has weaknesses, he clearly had talent. It seems likely he would have gone on to do some interesting work. We can only imagine.
More reviews here on letterboxd:
No comments:
Post a Comment