Brandon Lee is most know for his film "The Crow" which was made in 1994. This was his very last film as he was tragically killed on set with a gun that everybody thought had blanks in them. It turns out that one was a live round.
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Advantages: Brandon Lee's bset film Disadvantages: Brandon Lee's last film
...live round.
The film starts on Devils night October 30th and is about a rock guitarist Eric Draven (Brandon lee) and his new bride to be Shelly who are beaten and killed by a gang of thugs intent on causing chaos and murder on Devils night. Eric is killed by being shot and then thrown out of his top window.
The film actually starts by the police arriving on the scene after this has happened and during taking Shelly away in the ... ...Sarah. (who the couple used to look after)
You then see a grave opening in the mud and rain with a crow sitting on the tombstone of Eric Draven who has been brought back from the dead for revenge against those who have wronged him and Shelly.
The crow has a power to bring wrestles souls back from the dead and help them seek vengeance.
You see the group of thugs causing damage to a slot machine arcade by smashing it up and torching ... more
Brandon Lee is most know for his film "The Crow" which was made in 1994. This was his very last film as he was tragically killed on set with a gun that everybody thought had blanks in them. It turns out that one was a live round.
The film starts on Devils night October 30th and is about a rock guitarist Eric Draven (Brandon lee) and his new bride to be Shelly who are beaten and killed by a gang of thugs intent on causing chaos and murder on Devils night. Eric is killed by being shot and then thrown out of his top window. The film actually starts by the police arriving on the scene after this has happened and during taking Shelly away in the ambulance before she dies she tells them to look after Sarah. (who the couple used to look after) You then see a grave opening in the mud and rain with a crow sitting on the tombstone of Eric Draven who has been brought back from the dead for revenge against those who have wronged him and Shelly. The crow has a power to bring wrestles souls back from the dead and help them seek vengeance. You see the group of thugs causing damage to a slot machine arcade by smashing it up and torching buildings. During this time Eric is having flashbacks to that night and what has happened as he struggles to walk to his building unsure of what is happening to himself, with the crow leading the way. He cuts himself on his window and his hands heal within seconds. He cannot die or be harmed anymore. Sarah goes to the apartment as she is longing to see them again but knows she can't. She senses Eric there and he tells her that he has come back by some miracle. Eric dresses in black and paints his face white and black and goes out into the night ……..
Without telling you too much about the rest of the story or how Eric gets his revenge you shall have to make your own mind up about this film that I think is a masterpiece. This is as fresh and exciting today as it was made in 1996.
The film I am reviewing is the region 1 collectors edition, which is basically the same as the region 2 one. This has DTS sound and dolby digital, has DVD rom capability, and the normal languages, subtitles etc.
As this has two disks I shall tell you what is on both. In this case the region 2 version may or may not have this two disk set as there are two region 2 versions out, the single film one disk edition and the two disk version which is very similar to what I am reviewing here.
Disk 1 :
The Crow
Disk 2 :
Behind the scenes featurette, this includes all that went on with the making adaption, music and everything you could want to hear about the making of the film. This is directed by Alex Proyas whomb you hear talking about this with the rest of cast and crew during this making of featurette. There is an interview on this featurette with Brandon lee during the making of the film and this was his last ever interview. This was completed without Brandon as he was killed on set but the film was not finished. The direcor will tell you about this. This featurette goes in depth and talks about every character of the film and their background.
There is a feature commentary with producer Jeff Most and screenwriter John Shirley with in depth conversations about this film and everything you would want to know. They give tremendous insight into this film and the cast.
There are extended scenes that were cut just because of time reasons
There is a deleted footage montage that brings everything together with a piece of soundtrack from the film
There are original poster concepts
Production design stills
Storyboards from the film
There is a Spanish and French language track
This also has DVD Rom features of : Devil's night retribution trivia game Enhanced playback track Screenplay viewer Weblinks
When I first saw this film I loved it and thought that the way Brandon had played the Crow was the best. This has a great storyline and I have seen this film so many times I cannot express how good this actually is. This was Brandon's finest and mainly the film he will get mostly remembered for.
As I have said before the region 2 version may not include all of these special features but I know it has most of these on it as they are very similar. As these DVDs were being made both regions were having more special features on than normal as this film was to be a prior example of.
Advantages: Packed full of brilliant and insightful extras. Disadvantages: none.
...1:
-Anamorphic Widescreen Version of the film (1.85:1)
-Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
-Commentary by Jeff Most and John Shirley
-Deleted footage
-Extended scenes
-Interactive Time Search Feature
Feature Run Time: 97 mins approximately.
Disk 2:
-Full Frame Version of the film (1.33:1)
-Doby Digital 2.0 Sound
-Featurette
-Profile of James O'Barr
-Brandon Lee's Last On-screen Interview
-16:9 vs 4:3 Feature Comparison
-Poster Art
-Production ... ...it contains an interview with The Crow artist, James O'Barr. He tells of how and why he invented The Crow and gives an insight into the emotional trauma that gave birth to this cult tale of love and loss. Personally I would have bought the DVD simply for this interview! The DVD also contains Brandon Lee's last screen interview, which is something many true fans of the film will appreciate. As he died making the film!
Of all The Crow films, this ...
Knight_of_Midian 15.08.2007
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Advantages: Good, Very fast action Disadvantages: Very dark, poor quality shots in some places
The first thing I have to say that this movie really did change my life.... well it certaintly puts a different aspect and view on life.... I can tell you that at least.
I bought the exact edition matching via amazon for a meer price of £4.99 which i found an amazing value for money, dont know about you guys but hopefully youll feel the same... well bet you will after youve sat back and watched the film! It starts in a attic to a house, the very ... ...burning city. The bitter taste of hate films the room with the foul stench of dead bodies, whilst detectives search through the attic room for any traces of eveidence.
The detectives ponder and ponder upon the case for months, Shelly Webster, and Eric Draven are dead, the night before there wedding day. Two fantastic people that love everyday life, get along with things even though the city seems to be overpopulated with idioits and simpletons with ...
popzface 04.02.2006
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Advantages: can connect with Eric and how he feels Disadvantages: Brandon Lee dies
...are murdered on Devil's Night, the night before Halloween. They were a loved up couple who made each other happy. Shelley was brutally attacked and raped by the four of the most notorious criminals in the city. Eric walks in while the attack is taking place but is unable to do anything as he is soon killed off and then chucked out the window, six floors. Exactly one year later, on Devil's Night, Eric is resurrected and given superhuman strength in ... ...strength of 10 men. Under the observant eye of a crow that guides him to the gang members that killed him and Shelley. With these powers he is able to seek vengeance for his loss. He hunts down the four criminals T-Bird, Skank, Tin Tin and Funboy one by one, the scene where he gets Fun Boy is pretty, as Fun Boy has taken morphine and the way in which the woman he is with and they joke around about the crow being in his apartment as it just sits there. ...
zx737 07.02.2006 (11.02.2006)
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Advantages: brandon lee at his best Disadvantages: isn't any
...his and shelley's attackers with the guidance of a crow. The people he goes after are Tin Tin- le likes knives,the funboy- he likes drugs, T bird- he likes to play with fire,skank- he likes guns and the last person he goes after is the boss Top Dollar Man.
On his quest for revenge he meets sergent albrecht and sarah a little girl shelley used to look after.
cast
Brandon Lee- Eric Draven
Sofia Shinas-Shelley Webster
Michael Wincott-Top Dollar
... ...opinion
For me this is the ultimate dark gothic film. I realy enjoyed this film. It show's Brandon lee at his best, what a great way to remember him by. I still can't get over the fact that Brandon lee died during the making of it. this film is a must see horror film thanks for taking the time to read my review ...
xlinzixx 30.01.2007 (04.05.2007)
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Advantages: A good revenge film Disadvantages: Story not very strong
...still worth a watch.
The film is focused around Eric Draven (Lee), who starts out the film happy with his life, in a loving relationship and in a successful rock band until his life come to an abrupt end when he is killed by members of a group of organised crime after walking in on his girlfriend about to be raped.
A year later he is resurected to get revenge on his and his girlfriend untimely death under the protection of the crow. While under ... ...and make them pay.
The story line is not the strongest and the film does not have alot more depth than revenge but i still enjoyed watching it. Lee plays the character very well leaving the obvious question of what sort of actor would he have become if he had not been killed during the making of this film. The other actors staring in this film did not impress so much but that maybe due to the story line.The film has a sin city kind of feel to it ...
davemchugh 27.02.2006 (15.03.2006)
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Rock Star, Eric Draven, and his girlfriend are killed by a group of thugs. A year later Eric is brought back to life to seek revenge on his attackers. The soundtrack features: The Cure, Stone Temple Pilots and Helmet. Also included is Brandon Lee's last on-camera interview including rare footage.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date
27/01/2003
No of Discs
2
Catalogue No
EDV 9174
Barcode
5017239191749
Languages
Main Language
English
Technical information
Special Features
Filmmakers Commentary, Deleted Footage, Extended Scenes, Featurette, Profile Of James OBarr, Poster Art, Production Design, Storyboard Sequences, Brandon Lees Last On Screen Interview
Aspect Ratio
1.33 Full Screen, 1.85 Wide Screen, 16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Dolby Digital 2.0, Dolby Digital
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround English Dolby Digital 2.0 English
Professional reviews
Review
"...This very stylish, very hip horror movie taps into Lee's unique charisma, native intelligence, and real talent..." -- Rating: B+ (Entertainment Weekly, pp.86-8, 09/09/1994)
"...A genre film of a high order, stylish and smooth....Lee had great presence..." (New York Times, p.C15, 11/05/1994)
"...[A] dazzling fever dream of a movie....Lee is sensational on all counts in a final performance that brims over with athleticism and ardor..." (Rolling Stone, p.105-6, 19/05/1994)
DVD Description
A young rock musician who was brutally murdered a year earlier is resurrected as a vengeful superhero in this stylish noir thriller. Out to avenge his and his fiancee's killings by destroying the city's evil crime lord, the Crow becomes a ray of hope for the city while battling his own inner demons. Based on James O'Barr's dark comic book series, this film features Brandon Lee's final performance.
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