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Summary: mmmm.... tasty
Review: Such an incredible love story... I highly recommend it to all of the romantics out there.
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Summary: Beautiful
Review: This is a beautiful movie. The emotions it charges are real.
Brandon Lee did is best work, and sadly his last. There is nothing bad about this movie. It is an incredibly adaptation from the comic. It isn't exactly the same as the comic, but it defines itself in a beautiful way.
The movie is violent, which is the only caution I'd give to anyone. And some might say it's a movie of vengance, but I believe it is more about justice.
It's also just a great action movie, with some classic and freaky scenes.
But it today.
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Summary: AN OUTSTANDING TRANSFER!!
Review: You might remember "The Crow" when it first came out on DVD. It's one of my favorite movies, and I was anxious to watch it to see how it looked. I was more than a little disappointed. In scenes when it was suppose to be dark looked like a light gray, and you couldn't even see some of the scenes that were suppose to be bright. All in all, it was a very horrible transition.Now, a new and improved version is out and about, and it is outstanding. It was like seeing the movie for the first time. The picture quality was more than satisfactory. When it was suppose to be dark, it was dark, and when it was suppose to be bright, it was bright. The sound quality was also a big improvement, now that you can watch it in DTS if you have it. There were even some scenes that I could've sworn that I had never seen before. That goes to show you how much better this version is. Here's the story for those who haven't seen "The Crow": Eric Dravin and his girlfriend, Shelly, are brutally murdered on Devil's Night. Eric was shot and thrown out of the window, while Shelly was horribly beaten and raped to death. A year later, a hypnotic crow comes about and starts pecking on the tombstone of Eric Dravin. He digs out of his grave and is back from the world of the dead, and he wants vengeance for the murder of him and his girlfriend. He plans to make everyone who was responsible for the crimes pay with their lives. Dressed in black, with white makeup on his face, he begins his quest for vengeance and justice in this dark adventure. If you were disappointed with the first version like I was, get this new version. The picture quality is sharp and crisp like it's suppose to be, and the sound is chilling to the ear and makes the movie seem more dark and haunting than the first version. Along with the "Die Hard" movies, this is another transition that will not disappoint.
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Summary: GREAT dVD tHAT EVERYONE SHOULD OWN
Review: This is one of the greatest movies ever made and it is so great that Dimension has finally decided to release a special edition of the crow if anyone who owns the first dvd of the crow thinks they do not need this version they our mistaken this version includes deleted scenes and extended scenes the deleted scenes that will impress this who know about the comic book will love the scene with the skull cowboy and if that is not enough for you their is Brandon Lee last interview On this dvd so it was great that they finally released this specail edition becuse I never bought the other version becuse it never had Brandon last Inteview before his death but even I never thought the special edition would have so many extras oh and it is a bargain at amazon .com becuse I have seen it for about... in some retail stores, thanks Amazon for making it available for such a great price.
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Summary: Fantastic, a true masterpiece
Review: The Crow was originally a comic series that was very dark, dreary, and gothic that told stories of vengeance from beyond the grave. Director Alex Proyas (who directed my favorite movie of all time Dark City) uses his great direction to make James O'Barr's classic comic come to life. Sadly, actor Brandon Lee never lived to see how successful The Crow would become, this movie would have made him a superstar. If you love this movie like I do, get the equally fantastic soundtrack to go along with it, you won't regret it.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: The first time I remember walking out of a movie theater being totally impressed was when I saw the theatrical release of The Crow. I bought it as soon as it came out on video, have watched it a number of times since then and still am not tired of it. This is a dark, elegant, violent, hopeful and above all excellent film that I wish would not be marred by the death of Brandon Lee. It is not for everyone, but I definitely think everyone of age should at least give it a chance.
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Summary: Without you
Review: Unfortunately The Crow will be Brandon Lee's lasting legacy. His final performance that would make us wonder what might of been, and what a performance. Australian music video director Alex Proyas made his feature film debut with the ominous tale of loss, pain and revenge. Some times films use these themes merely as an excuse for violence to ensue. These themes have been the basis of countless Stallone, Schwartzenegger, Segal, and Van Damme movies, and on most occasions provide nothing more then the linear motion needed for these stars to escape criticism that their films are violent merely for violence's sake. Alex Proyas digs deeper with his dark sets and expressionistic style. The tale begins on Halloween night when Eric Draven (Lee) and his bride to be Shelly are brutally attacked and left for dead. Draven rises one year later to exact revenge on the villans who destroyed his life, not only with malice but enjoyment. Lee is astonishing as a man whose come back from the dead and has nothing but the memory of what happened to guide him toward some kind of direction. You feel his pain and understand his insanity, as Lee delicately portrays his character without sensationalizing him. Eric Draven is not an action hero, he's merely a man who feels no other recourse then to do what he is doing. What saves the movie from becoming a debotchery of violence and mayhem are the flashbacks that remind Draven of his life with Shelly. The gloom and gothic nature of the film is disturbed intermediately by flashes of joy and true happiness. This gives the film balance, and the audience a greater understanding of why Draven is driven to do what he is doing. Unfortunately such a mesmerizing film with a cult following has spawned numerous unasked for sequels and reduced The Crow franchise in to what some politicians could probably blame alongside Marlyn Manson for the Columbine tragedy. What the studio didn't understand is that the audience weren't as drawn to the mythology of the film, as they were to the tour de force provided by Brandon Lee. He is the franchise, and without him no other film with the same name is authentic.
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Summary: Crappy
Review: This movie is cheesy. The acting is fake and terrible. There is a part in this film where the main character lays in pile of garbage and laughs in a way that was supposed to be crazy and exciting, but just comes off as lame. The fight scene that follows is a joke. The crow in this film is actually a raven, which is a different species of bird. The Crow probably appeals mostly to goth-kids who have given up self-respect just so that everyone else can have the worthless knowledge that they exist. This film could have been potential Mystery Science Theater material if MST was still making new episodes.
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Summary: The greatest comic book adaption of all time
Review: I have to say, waiting out what I felt would be the inevitable collectors edition of the Crow was nearly impossible. Every week I would look at it sitting on the shelf and I would pick it up, look at the price tag and the lack of features and I would put it back on the shelf, longing for it but knowing that eventually a collectors edition would be produced. Months ago, when I first heard about this two disk collectors edition I felt vindicated in my decision to not purchase the pitiful DVD Dimension had originally put on the market. My love of this film goes back to before it was produced, I was one of those lucky enough to have read the original Crow comic book series by James O’Barr and I knew then it would adapt to the big screen pretty easily with the right direction. After seeing the movie the first time I knew that it was only a matter of time before the sequel as it was, in my eyes, the single best comic book adaptation I had ever seen. The main story is a rather simple one; a young couple on the eve of their marriage gets murdered in their home and a year later, the husband to be raises up from the grave to avenge not his murder, but the murder of his love. The movie, much like the comic, takes us on a ride of violence and retribution as he punishes those who destroyed him. His vengeance is brutal and warranted as you see these men continuing their path of destruction as they prepare for “Devil’s Night”, the eve of Halloween where the legions of drug dealers and killers light fire to Detroit and pillage the ruins. The man who’s lives he seeks; Fun Boy, T Bird, Tin Tin and Skank are all in the employ of the cheesily named Top Dollar. Fortunately the seemingly problematic name didn’t seen to deter the drug snorting gangster as he basically runs the city with his sister at his side. Amidst all the blood and violence there is an underlying theme of romantic intentions as Draven is doing these things to take revenge for the death of his love. Over the course of his vigilante type killings, the thought that he may be doing good isn’t a factor, so while he seems noble in what he does, it’s all done out of anger and hate. A sympathetic hero, yes, a noble dogooder, no. The music adds an incredible level of ambiance to the film with such industrial/metal/alternative sounds as Nine Inch Nails, My Life With The Thrill Kill Cult, Stone Temple Pilots, the Cure and many other incredible talents who helped make the Crow one of the best soundtracks of any film ever. This may sound odd but without the music, I don’t think the movie would have been able to capture the feel of the comic quite as well. filmspies.com
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Summary: hark the raven forever MORE
Review: I think that people truly miss the point of the Crow. it's not about love, revenge, or what have you but the human spirit. it lives in us all rather you fight everyday to live life to the fullest or if you cant grasp life at all. After lee's death in the film from a violent break in at his home we are confronted with his transformation into a one man army. he isnt fighting to revenge the lost of his lover but for the loss of his life. Which held his lover, music and world. Proyas knoes this and makes the city a dark realm and its always raing in the Raven's world surronded by ever falling tears. The fighting scenes are top notch and its a shame that for all lee's magic and charisma the last world he lived in was make believe
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