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The Crow (1994)
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The Crow overview

Based on the graphic novel by James O'Barr, this fantasy follows Eric Draven (Brandon Lee), a rock musician who is murdered along with his fiancée Shelly (Sofia Shinas) by a group of marauding thugs who terrorize the decaying city in which they live. One year to the day after his death (which happens to be Devil's Night), a mystical crow appears at Eric's grave; Eric rises from the dead and, with the bird as his guide, goes on a mission to avenge himself against Top Dollar (Michael Wincott), the leader of the gang who killed him. Star Brandon Lee was killed while filming a scene in which he was shot with a shell from an improperly cleaned gun that was supposed to be loaded with blanks. Like his father, martial arts superstar Bruce Lee, Brandon was fated to enjoy his greatest popular success after his premature death. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

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The Crow News & Reviews

"The Crow may fly again sooner rather than later. Citing a "source close to the production," Mania reports that the latest draft of the Crow screenplay by writer-director Stephen Norrington has been "very well received" by production company Relativity Media. "
20 October 2009
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"Genre fans and Hot Topic enthusiasts will no doubt remember the news that Blade director Stephen Norrington had recently agreed to write and direct a potential reboot of the popular Crow franchise. Until recently, it wasn't clear if Norrington's take would re-tell the story of Eric Draven, portrayed by Brandon Lee in the original film. "
06 July 2009
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"Style over content, sure, but what style..."
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03 February 2008
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"The Crow 862 5-19-94 You catch your breath at the entrance the late Brandon Lee makes in The Crow. "
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"This dark romantic fantasy of revenge from beyond the grave has a blackly funereal beauty which makes up for some of its sillier elements. The Gothic-style production design and an achingly poetic performance from the late Brandon Lee should make it a favorite among certain types of young people, while action fans should appreciate the moments ..."
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The Crow comments

Sweetspot
" The movie that would have kickstarted Brandon Lee's career. A great watch. It was made long before comic books and graphic novels were a common source material on the big screens."
by Sweetspot, 16 July 2007
Stormy in the North
" A goth remake of 'Kes' starring Robert Smith and his favourite bird. Now that what would make a silly film, but this is a dark, stylish, beautifully made film that I enjoyed a lot."
by Stormy in the North, 04 June 2006