For those asking, I did not do this review in reaction to the death of Halyna Hutchins. Eerie as it may be, I was watching this movie with intention to review it hours before they announced the tragedy on the set of Rust.
Hello Cody, I love THE CROW and Brandon Lee was awesome. In opinion I think THE CROW CITY OF ANGELS was pretty awesome to. The ones after 2 were awful. You said you haven't seen any other Brandon Lee movies, Check out RAPID FIRE it's pretty good. Cool martial arts action movie.
Chad Stahelski, Keanu’s stunt double in the first three Matrix films and director of all the John Wick movies, is the double for Brandon in many of the loft scenes shot after his death.
a quick little anecdote from Brad Pitt I remember back in the early days I hung out with Brandon Lee. He drove a hearse and lived in Echo Park. We went out one night and everyone else had peeled off, and we ended up back at his place and it was like six in the morning. A real, you know, drunk and stony night, and he proceeded that night to tell me how he thought he was going to die young like his dad. And I just chalked it up to, you know, stony 6:00 a.m. talk. Then he got The Crow (1994) the next year.
Also props to Scott Hall, aka Razor Ramoan. He suggested the character and look to sting after watching this movie. I also cannot think of the crow without thinking of Sting. And vice versa.
Even though his career started off as a martial arts actor, Brandon was trying to step out of the shadow of his father. This movie definitely could've launched him into super stardom, but unfortunately it's posthumous.
@@starrsmith3810 River Phoenix died the same year as well, who also had huge potential on the sliver screen, then the next year when the Crow came out, Kurt Cobain died, i mean what the ****, complete tragedy.
I just watched this Thursday night! Perfect film for me. I am convinced Brandon Lee would have blew up in the film industry. This movie demands re-watches on gloomy, rainy days.
Brandon Lee was going places. I think his performance in this film would've catapulted his career. I was gonna reference Heath Ledger but I just got to the part where you made the comparison. Tragic & senseless ending for him. Such a shame
Yea he deifnitely inherited the charisma of his late father and was also showcasing a unique charisma all his own, he really wanted the role and did everything he could to embody the character if only more actors were like this. its such a shame that what happened - happend but he still got to give us all the film and people will always remember it for being an amazing peice of cinema.
Brandon Lee is one of the only people who could have pulled off a Joker that would have rivaled Heath Ledgers performance. He was so fantastic. 28 years old. He barely lived.
Coming to this review a year later after watching this film today, and this is still one of the best films of the 90s and Brandon Lee's tragic death robbed him and fans of what could've been a very bright career for the guy. He's literally the heart and soul of this film as he portrays Eric Draven as both vengeful and rage-filled but also vulnerable and heartbroken while also showing how deeply he cares for Sarah. Rest in peace Brandon Lee 🙏
The actor who accidentally killed Lee had just returned to the screen in Se7en, the conversation his character has with detective Mills about how dark life could be always gave me chills in the context of what happened on the set of the Crow. It felt like he wasn't acting in that scene, so chilling
Michael Massee went through a deep depression after this. He didnt return to acting for 2 years as this left him with a heavy heart. Understandably. RIP michael massee. Died 10/20/2016.
I stumbled upon The Crow a few years ago because I’m a big fan of the wrestler Sting. I think it’s an absolute classic and it’s a damn shame Brandon Lee didn’t get the chance to become a huge star afterwards
Cody, I'm a Canadian Film Critic for 25 years and I have been watching your show for a while now. Opinions on movies vary, but you're very good at what do you. You get right into the heart of the film and that's rare to see nowadays in such a professional manner. Chucky is what started it all for me and it's a very long story lol but I admire the passion you have for Film Criticism. The Crow is one of my all-time favourite masterpieces and I'm very curious to see what you have to say because this is a film that is so protected for being, sadly, Lee's last film and the powerful performance he gives lends to the mirky atmosphere that only he could have pulled off. I didn't care too much for City of Angels. Salvation, I think, is underrated and Wicked Prayer should never have been made but I'm also curious to see what you have to say about them as well. Keep doing what you're doing because you're very good at it and it's a welcome breathe of fresh to see someone talk about the movies and not rant and rave like an idiot!! Now on to The Crow :D
Words can't describe how much this movies means to me. I absolutely love this film. It's one of my favorite films of all time. The story behind the film went through. The comic it's based on. Everything about this film is so important to me. Absolutely LOVE THIS MOVIE. 100/10
I definitely agree with what was said about David Patrick Kelly. He is always great to watch in anything he’s in. I always enjoy his performances… especially when he plays a villain.
Crow city of angels isn't that bad. Vincent Perez actually was a good actor, and the look of it was awesome imo. Weinsteins ruined what could have been a good movie. And Brandon lee acting went levels ahead compared to his previous movies. Rapid fire is a decent watch
Yes i wasnt sure if Cody was the kind of guy to get into tjose type of martial- arts actions films but im with you. Rapid Fire and Showdown in Little Tokyo where hes partnered up with Dolph Lundgren were both pretty good movies!!!
The Crow is one of my all-time favorites. Rapid Fire is pretty decent and Showdown in Little Tokyo is goofy but fun. All the other Crow movies are absolutely awful. I'm 100% behind this movie never being remade.
the crow is a awesome revenge movie like how it feels like a darker tim burton batman movie . very gritty and bradon lee is awsome in it it is sad what happened to him.
RIP Brandon Lee. Rapid Fire and Showdown in Little Tokyo are both pretty good. Legacy of Rage is decent and I haven't seen Laser Mission. Gone way too soon, but not forgotten. The Crow is an amazing film. I own it on VHS, Collector's Edition DVD and Blu-Ray. Been a little while since the last time I watched it, but I might save that viewing for Devil's Night. EDIT: Just finished watching Laser Mission and it's decent as well. :)
Rapid Fire was awesome. And i don’t watch Showdown In Little Tokyo for Dolph. I watch it 100% for Brandon. He MADE that film. Without him I’d barely acknowledge it, ever. Maybe as yet another generic Dolph Lundgren movie in an attempt to make him a relevant action star. But because of Brandon, it’s a fuckin classic bro. I can watch that movie over and over again solely because of him. Breaks my heart he had so much more to do in entertainment.
When Jason Momoa was attached I had hope for a solid follow-up. Since he's left it; personally I think they should leave it alone for awhile. It needs a specific presence and of course a good script to redo this successfully
RIP Brandon. I met James O'Barr hears ago and asked him about Brandon. He couldn't speak highly enough about him. Agree with you Cody, I've never seen the sequels. I got my comic autographed as well.
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I remember when this movie came out. I actually did dress up as the crow for Halloween but it wasn't till 1996 when I was in high school. I did however watch this movie when it came out on theaters. Such a great movie even still. R.I.P Brandon Lee!! You are still missed man! It still rains all the time when I watch this movie.
This is my favorite movie, I am an absolute nerd for this movie! Fun fact; Brandon Lee before The Crow was in talks with Stan Lee and Marvel about doing a Shang-Chi movie.
YES!!! Another awesome review. I'm going to show my age here, but I was at my 8th Grade graduation party as we were celebrating our last time in middle school, moving on to high school back in 94, and my friend's Mom drove us to the theater to see The Crow, and it was PACKED. We had to sit on the front row. I was already obsessed with The Crow after seeing the James O'Barr graphic novels at my local comic store, and I was a HUGE Brandon Lee fan that literally watched his movie Rapid Fire on VHS every day. I was in absolute shock at the announcement of Brandon Lee's death on set. I remember it vividly when it came on the news. Man I tell ya, I listened to this soundtrack going into my Freshman year of highschool, wearing my Discman...yes my Sony Discman out. Also when The Crow came out on VHS, I wore out my VCR. I kept it in the machine and had it on repeat while doing my homework, and would constantly draw detailed illustrations of The Crow, that face paint was so iconic. Oh and don't watch any of the sequels...okay maybe The Crow: City of Angels. It is NOWHERE near as great as the original, and if you can, get the extended cut, but don't watch any of the sequels after that.
I love this movie so much. Came out a week after I was born, but unfortunately wasn't able to watch it until I came across it in a video store when I 13. Been addicted to it ever since. Also grew up with Bruce's movies. Two people gone way to soon.
Yes! This is one of my favorite movies of all time! I love the soundtrack, the story, and the characters. I can’t wait hear your thoughts on the rest of the crow sequels. Thank you very much :)
Good review Cody. I saw this years ago, I remember it being good. I really like the character of Eric Draven, it's still so sad that Brandon Lee was taken away.
The really sad part is - The Rust incident clearly shows - Brandon's Death change nothing. Hollywood still doesn't give a f about human life or safety. Even 20+ years later.
I would love a Candyman prequel in the spirit of the Crow. Give the original Candyman's story where hes killed partway through, and then comes back to seek revenge of those who killed him.
The Crow is easily one my very favorite films ever! .... Second one is...eh. Watchable, in my humble opinion, but DEFINITE dip in over all quality from there on out, I think. The first one is easily the best. Simply cannot be topped. I was probably like 11 or 12 when it first came out - from the first trailer I saw I just friggin' KNEW that I was gonna absolutely love it. I did love it. And still do. ☺
“Victims…aren’t we all.” I love this movie!!! And, “Burn” and “Dead Souls”. The movie scenes/visuals that ran parallel to those two tracks were just so freaking bad@$$!
Dude… you spoke such great things about one of the greatest films. I’m so glad you’re a fan of this movie. It solidifies my faith in your taste of film. It makes me really identify with your reviews, your opinion and your wealth of knowledge of movies. The Crow is by far, one of the best comic book based films, of allllll time. James O’Barr’s writing and illustrations are phenomenal. His creation of Eric Draven and the entire “Crow Universe” is exquisite… Brandon Lee was and is that character. I truly feel like this franchise could be and should be rebooted…. But it won’t be easy in the casting !! Awesome review Sir !!
Thank you do much for this review. This is one of my favorite movies of all time. Just like you, I was late to the party to this movie but instantly fell in love with it. Great review my man. I am proud to be a supporter of your channel because I love what you do. You da man!!
Michael Massee who played Funboy fired the fatal shot that killed Brandon. He was so traumatized by the experience that he had nightmares about it for years after. He later opened a clothing boutique business with his wife. Right up until the day he died he had never watched The Crow. He died of cancer in 2016.
Nice work Cody, this movie is a favorite since my childhood. What people forget is Graeme Revell did an amazing job on the musical score for The Crow. Alot of focus goes to the awesome soundtrack but the score is just as good and a big reason why the movie is so haunting
I love this film with all my heart. It’s been apart of my life since the first time I watched it as a kid on VHS. The stylish atmosphere, the soundtrack, Alex Proyas’ direction, and of course, an electrically poignant final performance from Brandon Lee… You can’t help but be emotional throughout this film’s runtime.
And now we have a reboot with Bill Skarsgard in the lead, currently in post production. Im actually kind kf excited about that. I think Bill will actually do a good job. No one will ever match Brandon, but they also thought no one could deliver a Pennywise as good as Tim Curry and, i think, Bill really delivered. I am cautiously optimistic about this new remake/reboot.
Wicked ass props to you Mr OG. And thanks for representing all the homeboys. (I know it’s not this movie, just humor me) Also, nice “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” t-shirt.
Great shout-out to Are You Afraid Of The Dark, Cody. As for The Crow(1994), I really enjoy the story & characters. The late Brandon Lee nails his part as Eric Draven aka The Crow. The villain is pretty good. The soundtrack is really good for all the alternative rock fans. Overall, a Gold standard certification rating for me. I truly enjoy this film with every rewatch.
One of my favorite movies. Glad you finally reviewed this one. Been waiting for it. Great to hear you mentioned the soundtrack. It was definitely one of the best. The only thing I'd slightly disagree with you on (just my opinion) I thought Wincott was great as the lead villain. I never bothered watching any of the other Crow sequels. I just knew they wouldn't be nearly as good w/o BL. The only other movie worth watching w/ Brandon is "Rapid Fire" It's good, but not nearly the level of "The Crow". RIP Brandon Lee
I just stumbled upon this one today. This was shot near my hometown in North Carolina and I remember how sad Brandon's passing was to everyone. I am interested in seeing what Skargard will do with this role but I also kinda wish it had been left alone. Thanks for the great review Cody
I love The Crow and enjoyed the first two sequels too (Wicked Prayer has its moments, but also some batshit crazy stuff too). Got to meet James O'Barr at a convention a few years ago and he signed my copy of the graphic novel.
The thumbnail for this video cracks me up. Cody looks awesome yet hilarious in face paint. FYI I LOVE this movie!! Grew up with it and have seen it a million times and it never gets old
Thank you so muh for revieweing on of my favourite Movies of all Time. I adore the Crow. Its so amazing on so many Levels but mostly because of Brandons Performance. He died such a senseless Death :( 28 Years later and you still ask "WHYYYYYY". Its all started to come together for him and BAMMMM taken away just like that. Its surreal. RIP BRANDON. Your Review amazing as always.
I always thought it was pretty cool that the stunt man that stood in for Brandon Lee after his death was Chad Stahelski, who ended up directing the John Wick movies.
Cody, Thank You so much for reviewing this movie. It is one of my all-time favorites. Everything you said about this movie, I agree with you 100%. And you should check out Brandon's previous movie before this "Rapid Fire" (1992). As a action movie fan growing up, this was one of them. It's not perfect, but it's enjoyable.
I need to watch this again at some point. I’ve only watched it all the way through once. At the time I thought it was kind of dated and a bit corny. I know it’s got a pretty big fanbase and was influential though.
One of my all time favourites along with the lost boys. The crow city of angels is really good to! You should try showdown in little Tokyo, him and dolph kicking ass haha
This has been and always will be my favorite movie ever. I watched it when it first came out to rent, it was the 90's and I was in teens, but it has always stuck with me. Not only because of how the movie was made, but because of the original comic book writer, and his story.
God I love this movie so much, I still watch pretty regularly. As for movies to watch with Brandon, Rapid Fire was pretty epic in the 90’s and Showdown in Little Tokyo is a wild ride with him and Dolph. As for the sequels……..city of angles has some cool crow symbols at the deaths but that might be all and I couldn’t ever try on the 3rd or 4th. Looking forward to the rest of the review brother!
Great Review brother 👍!!Glad you brought it out I haven't seen it in at least 10 years and watched it right after your review.I forgot how much I loved it and the memories that come back man!That Cure song goes perfect when he's jumping rooftops!Yes I bought that soundtrack back then as well.Its pretty sad what happened to Brandon and Bruce and eerie circumstances surrounding their deaths.Both of their last films strangely involving death to the characters they were both playing sad shit I think about everytime I revisit the crow
Thanks for reviewing this movie Cody! Truly a classic! And sadly the only classic of this franchise. By the time you get to done with Wicked Prayer you'll be pissed at the sequels for even trying to stand next to this iconic film.
What a great film. Very eerie considering what happened recently with Rust in relation to this film, very sad. But The Crow is an awesome film, and a Halloween favorite of mine. Great review Cody as always ✌
Interesting story I heard was Brandon Lee was contracted for three films. That changed fit obvious reasons and I think they tried rehashing and using ideas for City of Angels to be the franchise. We would’ve also explored more of the Crow’s powers had Lee still been around. The Skull Cowboy may not have been deleted, his powers go away once his mission is complete but since he goes saves Sarah he’s stuck on earth.
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For those asking, I did not do this review in reaction to the death of Halyna Hutchins. Eerie as it may be, I was watching this movie with intention to review it hours before they announced the tragedy on the set of Rust.
Kinda crazy how shit happens like that
Bruh....thats some synchronicity shit right there. Spooky!
I heard the armorer or prop person on Crow Salvation also worked on Rust.
Hello Cody, I love THE CROW and Brandon Lee was awesome. In opinion I think THE CROW CITY OF ANGELS was pretty awesome to. The ones after 2 were awful. You said you haven't seen any other Brandon Lee movies, Check out RAPID FIRE it's pretty good. Cool martial arts action movie.
I can't wait for your rant when you get to wicked prayer 😂😅👍
Chad Stahelski, Keanu’s stunt double in the first three Matrix films and director of all the John Wick movies, is the double for Brandon in many of the loft scenes shot after his death.
Didn't know that, TY >
The Crow (1994) is one of the greatest horror/comic book movies of all time!
I agree with your comment except for one thing. It is not horror movie.
agreed.
@@TheJbhmetalyes it is… it’s horror/thriller, action, crime, and fantasy
@@kainlives7958 is it scary?
a quick little anecdote from Brad Pitt
I remember back in the early days I hung out with Brandon Lee. He drove a hearse and lived in Echo Park. We went out one night and everyone else had peeled off, and we ended up back at his place and it was like six in the morning. A real, you know, drunk and stony night, and he proceeded that night to tell me how he thought he was going to die young like his dad. And I just chalked it up to, you know, stony 6:00 a.m. talk. Then he got The Crow (1994) the next year.
I’ve heard about Brad saying that
@@robertnguyen9493 it’s an anecdote
@@karanvirkooner1993gee thanks 🙏 👮♂️ obvious 🤡
that’s awesome that mr Pitt….get to hang out with brandon lee
The curse
Sting still uses this look lending credence to how iconic this character is.
You're goddamn right!
Hahhhhhahahaaaaa hell yessssss
I love Sting
Literally revitalized his career with the Crow gimmick, helped WCW beat WWF in the rating for almost 2 years straight
Also props to Scott Hall, aka Razor Ramoan. He suggested the character and look to sting after watching this movie. I also cannot think of the crow without thinking of Sting. And vice versa.
Even though his career started off as a martial arts actor, Brandon was trying to step out of the shadow of his father. This movie definitely could've launched him into super stardom, but unfortunately it's posthumous.
Not could've, would've 100 percent propelled him to a star. Terrible tragedy.
@@krisorgan agreed.
He had so much potential. He sure had the talent to be a big star.
@@starrsmith3810 River Phoenix died the same year as well, who also had huge potential on the sliver screen, then the next year when the Crow came out, Kurt Cobain died, i mean what the ****, complete tragedy.
Facts
"Kaw Kaw! BANG! Fuck, I'm DEAD!"
Top Dollar is such an underrated comic book villain.
One of my favorite scenes in the movie
I just watched this Thursday night! Perfect film for me. I am convinced Brandon Lee would have blew up in the film industry. This movie demands re-watches on gloomy, rainy days.
Definitely not a film to watch during a sunny mid-day.
He would most definitely have been. It's so tragic...man life is so unpredictable at times.
Cody here’s an idea for a posting. You say that Back to the Future is a perfect movie. What would be your top ten perfect movies. Love your lists!
Brandon Lee was going places. I think his performance in this film would've catapulted his career. I was gonna reference Heath Ledger but I just got to the part where you made the comparison. Tragic & senseless ending for him. Such a shame
Yea he deifnitely inherited the charisma of his late father and was also showcasing a unique charisma all his own, he really wanted the role and did everything he could to embody the character if only more actors were like this. its such a shame that what happened - happend but he still got to give us all the film and people will always remember it for being an amazing peice of cinema.
Brandon Lee is one of the only people who could have pulled off a Joker that would have rivaled Heath Ledgers performance. He was so fantastic. 28 years old. He barely lived.
@@MariaC497He was taken *way* too young, but I wouldn’t say he barely lived. I think he packed a lot into 28 years.
Coming to this review a year later after watching this film today, and this is still one of the best films of the 90s and Brandon Lee's tragic death robbed him and fans of what could've been a very bright career for the guy. He's literally the heart and soul of this film as he portrays Eric Draven as both vengeful and rage-filled but also vulnerable and heartbroken while also showing how deeply he cares for Sarah. Rest in peace Brandon Lee 🙏
my fave scene is Brandon and Ernie Hudson just talking in Ernie's apartment. Brandon would have gone on to be an even bigger star
The actor who accidentally killed Lee had just returned to the screen in Se7en, the conversation his character has with detective Mills about how dark life could be always gave me chills in the context of what happened on the set of the Crow. It felt like he wasn't acting in that scene, so chilling
Michael Massee went through a deep depression after this. He didnt return to acting for 2 years as this left him with a heavy heart. Understandably. RIP michael massee. Died 10/20/2016.
Welp. Lee lost his life to someone basically being completely incompetent. He should still be alive with us
I stumbled upon The Crow a few years ago because I’m a big fan of the wrestler Sting. I think it’s an absolute classic and it’s a damn shame Brandon Lee didn’t get the chance to become a huge star afterwards
One of my top ten. Absolute classic. RIP Brandon.
I'm blessed to have the vinyl soundtrack of Crow. That shit was elusive to me for years lol. The Cure, RATM, Helmet etc the album is amazing!!!!
The soundtrack was insane.
This movie convinced me that Brandon Lee would've been great as The Joker.
He would have made a great Tyler Durden too.
Cody, I'm a Canadian Film Critic for 25 years and I have been watching your show for a while now. Opinions on movies vary, but you're very good at what do you. You get right into the heart of the film and that's rare to see nowadays in such a professional manner. Chucky is what started it all for me and it's a very long story lol but I admire the passion you have for Film Criticism.
The Crow is one of my all-time favourite masterpieces and I'm very curious to see what you have to say because this is a film that is so protected for being, sadly, Lee's last film and the powerful performance he gives lends to the mirky atmosphere that only he could have pulled off. I didn't care too much for City of Angels. Salvation, I think, is underrated and Wicked Prayer should never have been made but I'm also curious to see what you have to say about them as well.
Keep doing what you're doing because you're very good at it and it's a welcome breathe of fresh to see someone talk about the movies and not rant and rave like an idiot!!
Now on to The Crow :D
Thank you! I appreciate it.
It'd be cool to see The Crow crossover with some of the classic slasher villains as a victim who comes back to avenge his friends death
Words can't describe how much this movies means to me. I absolutely love this film. It's one of my favorite films of all time. The story behind the film went through. The comic it's based on. Everything about this film is so important to me. Absolutely LOVE THIS MOVIE. 100/10
One of the best movies of all time. Every time I watch it there’s a sadness I can’t believe he’s gone
I definitely agree with what was said about David Patrick Kelly. He is always great to watch in anything he’s in. I always enjoy his performances… especially when he plays a villain.
I first discovered him in Dreamscape (nobody seems to know that one), and he gave me the creeps. He’s so good.
This movie is a classic!! Good music, very good camera work, good characters. Man just a really good film
Crow city of angels isn't that bad. Vincent Perez actually was a good actor, and the look of it was awesome imo. Weinsteins ruined what could have been a good movie.
And Brandon lee acting went levels ahead compared to his previous movies. Rapid fire is a decent watch
Yes i wasnt sure if Cody was the kind of guy to get into tjose type of martial- arts actions films but im with you. Rapid Fire and Showdown in Little Tokyo where hes partnered up with Dolph Lundgren were both pretty good movies!!!
Awesome soundtrack, awesome movie, and it gave us the iconic Sting look.
The Crow is one of my all-time favorites. Rapid Fire is pretty decent and Showdown in Little Tokyo is goofy but fun. All the other Crow movies are absolutely awful. I'm 100% behind this movie never being remade.
The bar scene in Rapid Fire is one of my all-time favourite fight sequences.
Imagine this dude in The Matrix or John Wick or stuff like The Gladiator or the 300. He would've been gigantic.
the crow is a awesome revenge movie like how it feels like a darker tim burton batman movie . very gritty and bradon lee is awsome in it it is sad what happened to him.
i always found it freaky that both Brandon and Heath died after landing a dark violent character role that both use face paint. this life man.🙁
RIP Brandon Lee. Rapid Fire and Showdown in Little Tokyo are both pretty good. Legacy of Rage is decent and I haven't seen Laser Mission. Gone way too soon, but not forgotten. The Crow is an amazing film. I own it on VHS, Collector's Edition DVD and Blu-Ray. Been a little while since the last time I watched it, but I might save that viewing for Devil's Night. EDIT: Just finished watching Laser Mission and it's decent as well. :)
Lazer mission is bad...dont forget about the kung fu ..movie
Im totally with you on Showdown in Little Tokyo and Rapid Fire!!!!
Rapid Fire was awesome. And i don’t watch Showdown In Little Tokyo for Dolph. I watch it 100% for Brandon. He MADE that film. Without him I’d barely acknowledge it, ever. Maybe as yet another generic Dolph Lundgren movie in an attempt to make him a relevant action star. But because of Brandon, it’s a fuckin classic bro. I can watch that movie over and over again solely because of him. Breaks my heart he had so much more to do in entertainment.
One of the best comic book films of all time imo. And review Clockwork Orange, Eyes Wide Shut, and American Psycho pls
When Jason Momoa was attached I had hope for a solid follow-up. Since he's left it; personally I think they should leave it alone for awhile. It needs a specific presence and of course a good script to redo this successfully
RIP Brandon. I met James O'Barr hears ago and asked him about Brandon. He couldn't speak highly enough about him. Agree with you Cody, I've never seen the sequels. I got my comic autographed as well.
*years
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I remember when this movie came out. I actually did dress up as the crow for Halloween but it wasn't till 1996 when I was in high school. I did however watch this movie when it came out on theaters. Such a great movie even still.
R.I.P Brandon Lee!! You are still missed man! It still rains all the time when I watch this movie.
To this day, I wear a black jacket and boots because of the crow
This is my favorite movie, I am an absolute nerd for this movie!
Fun fact; Brandon Lee before The Crow was in talks with Stan Lee and Marvel about doing a Shang-Chi movie.
he would of been….awesome in marvel mcu
YES!!! Another awesome review. I'm going to show my age here, but I was at my 8th Grade graduation party as we were celebrating our last time in middle school, moving on to high school back in 94, and my friend's Mom drove us to the theater to see The Crow, and it was PACKED. We had to sit on the front row. I was already obsessed with The Crow after seeing the James O'Barr graphic novels at my local comic store, and I was a HUGE Brandon Lee fan that literally watched his movie Rapid Fire on VHS every day. I was in absolute shock at the announcement of Brandon Lee's death on set. I remember it vividly when it came on the news. Man I tell ya, I listened to this soundtrack going into my Freshman year of highschool, wearing my Discman...yes my Sony Discman out. Also when The Crow came out on VHS, I wore out my VCR. I kept it in the machine and had it on repeat while doing my homework, and would constantly draw detailed illustrations of The Crow, that face paint was so iconic. Oh and don't watch any of the sequels...okay maybe The Crow: City of Angels. It is NOWHERE near as great as the original, and if you can, get the extended cut, but don't watch any of the sequels after that.
I love this movie so much. Came out a week after I was born, but unfortunately wasn't able to watch it until I came across it in a video store when I 13. Been addicted to it ever since. Also grew up with Bruce's movies. Two people gone way to soon.
Yes! This is one of my favorite movies of all time! I love the soundtrack, the story, and the characters. I can’t wait hear your thoughts on the rest of the crow sequels. Thank you very much :)
Good review Cody. I saw this years ago, I remember it being good. I really like the character of Eric Draven, it's still so sad that Brandon Lee was taken away.
The really sad part is - The Rust incident clearly shows - Brandon's Death change nothing. Hollywood still doesn't give a f about human life or safety. Even 20+ years later.
Great review, Cody.
Always thought Brandon could have made a helluva Batman.
I would love a Candyman prequel in the spirit of the Crow. Give the original Candyman's story where hes killed partway through, and then comes back to seek revenge of those who killed him.
The Crow is easily one my very favorite films ever! .... Second one is...eh. Watchable, in my humble opinion, but DEFINITE dip in over all quality from there on out, I think. The first one is easily the best. Simply cannot be topped. I was probably like 11 or 12 when it first came out - from the first trailer I saw I just friggin' KNEW that I was gonna absolutely love it. I did love it. And still do. ☺
“Victims…aren’t we all.”
I love this movie!!!
And, “Burn” and “Dead Souls”. The movie scenes/visuals that ran parallel to those two tracks were just so freaking bad@$$!
Agreed! Best soundtrack from any movie during this era too
Yes. Amazing soundtrack.
Cursed films on shudder has a great episode on The Crow.
Dude… you spoke such great things about one of the greatest films. I’m so glad you’re a fan of this movie. It solidifies my faith in your taste of film. It makes me really identify with your reviews, your opinion and your wealth of knowledge of movies. The Crow is by far, one of the best comic book based films, of allllll time. James O’Barr’s writing and illustrations are phenomenal. His creation of Eric Draven and the entire “Crow Universe” is exquisite… Brandon Lee was and is that character. I truly feel like this franchise could be and should be rebooted…. But it won’t be easy in the casting !! Awesome review Sir !!
Thank you do much for this review. This is one of my favorite movies of all time. Just like you, I was late to the party to this movie but instantly fell in love with it. Great review my man. I am proud to be a supporter of your channel because I love what you do. You da man!!
Michael Massee who played Funboy fired the fatal shot that killed Brandon. He was so traumatized by the experience that he had nightmares about it for years after. He later opened a clothing boutique business with his wife. Right up until the day he died he had never watched The Crow. He died of cancer in 2016.
Masterpiece! Legends live forever✨
Rapid Fire was also great
Nice work Cody, this movie is a favorite since my childhood. What people forget is Graeme Revell did an amazing job on the musical score for The Crow. Alot of focus goes to the awesome soundtrack but the score is just as good and a big reason why the movie is so haunting
I love this film with all my heart. It’s been apart of my life since the first time I watched it as a kid on VHS. The stylish atmosphere, the soundtrack, Alex Proyas’ direction, and of course, an electrically poignant final performance from Brandon Lee… You can’t help but be emotional throughout this film’s runtime.
Let's all be honest... everyone in this movie were fantastic in their role in this film! And I really like the one with Edward Furlong!!
This movie was great, start to finish. The sequels were lack luster.
Edit: Showdown In Little Tokyo. You might thank me later Cody.
showdown in little tokyo is awesome and has one of the funniest fucking lines of all time in it.
And now we have a reboot with Bill Skarsgard in the lead, currently in post production. Im actually kind kf excited about that. I think Bill will actually do a good job. No one will ever match Brandon, but they also thought no one could deliver a Pennywise as good as Tim Curry and, i think, Bill really delivered. I am cautiously optimistic about this new remake/reboot.
One of my favorites. Brandon shines all throughout this.
I love this film but it always leaves me feeling depressed thinking of what could have been.rest in peace Brandon.
Wicked ass props to you Mr OG. And thanks for representing all the homeboys. (I know it’s not this movie, just humor me)
Also, nice “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” t-shirt.
Great shout-out to Are You Afraid Of The Dark, Cody. As for The Crow(1994), I really enjoy the story & characters. The late Brandon Lee nails his part as Eric Draven aka The Crow. The villain is pretty good. The soundtrack is really good for all the alternative rock fans. Overall, a Gold standard certification rating for me. I truly enjoy this film with every rewatch.
One of my favorite movies. Glad you finally reviewed this one. Been waiting for it. Great to hear you mentioned the soundtrack. It was definitely one of the best. The only thing I'd slightly disagree with you on (just my opinion) I thought Wincott was great as the lead villain. I never bothered watching any of the other Crow sequels. I just knew they wouldn't be nearly as good w/o BL. The only other movie worth watching w/ Brandon is "Rapid Fire" It's good, but not nearly the level of "The Crow". RIP Brandon Lee
I just stumbled upon this one today. This was shot near my hometown in North Carolina and I remember how sad Brandon's passing was to everyone. I am interested in seeing what Skargard will do with this role but I also kinda wish it had been left alone. Thanks for the great review Cody
I love The Crow and enjoyed the first two sequels too (Wicked Prayer has its moments, but also some batshit crazy stuff too).
Got to meet James O'Barr at a convention a few years ago and he signed my copy of the graphic novel.
The thumbnail for this video cracks me up. Cody looks awesome yet hilarious in face paint. FYI I LOVE this movie!! Grew up with it and have seen it a million times and it never gets old
Wow, the timing.
All time favorite movie!! Thank you for this review. I agree. It should never be remade
Thank you so muh for revieweing on of my favourite Movies of all Time. I adore the Crow. Its so amazing on so many Levels but mostly because of Brandons Performance. He died such a senseless Death :( 28 Years later and you still ask "WHYYYYYY". Its all started to come together for him and BAMMMM taken away just like that. Its surreal. RIP BRANDON. Your Review amazing as always.
Can we talk about the shirt tho, like Yessir, love "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"
I always thought it was pretty cool that the stunt man that stood in for Brandon Lee after his death was Chad Stahelski, who ended up directing the John Wick movies.
Cody, Thank You so much for reviewing this movie. It is one of my all-time favorites. Everything you said about this movie, I agree with you 100%. And you should check out Brandon's previous movie before this "Rapid Fire" (1992). As a action movie fan growing up, this was one of them. It's not perfect, but it's enjoyable.
I need to watch this again at some point. I’ve only watched it all the way through once. At the time I thought it was kind of dated and a bit corny. I know it’s got a pretty big fanbase and was influential though.
He did a movie called Showdown in Little Tokyo with Dolph Lundren and Rapid Fire.
I had a film school teacher who was the locations person on The Crow. He said working on it was a joy and a burden to work on in Wilmington.
One of my all time favourites along with the lost boys. The crow city of angels is really good to! You should try showdown in little Tokyo, him and dolph kicking ass haha
Showdown in Tokyo with brandon and dolph is great
Great movie. Rest In Peace Brandon Lee
Brandon Lee the BEAST.
Appreciate these retro reviews Cody! Still a lot of people out there that slept on The Crow
This was the first movie I went to see once I could drive and the first soundtrack I bought. It had a significant impact on me.
This has been and always will be my favorite movie ever. I watched it when it first came out to rent, it was the 90's and I was in teens, but it has always stuck with me. Not only because of how the movie was made, but because of the original comic book writer, and his story.
FIRE IT UP, FIRE IT UP, FIRE IT UP, FAR CRY IT UP
Cody, have you checked out The Crow TV series? It’s called The Crow: Stairway to Heaven. It only had one season and aired in 1998.
Is it good?
God I love this movie so much, I still watch pretty regularly. As for movies to watch with Brandon, Rapid Fire was pretty epic in the 90’s and Showdown in Little Tokyo is a wild ride with him and Dolph. As for the sequels……..city of angles has some cool crow symbols at the deaths but that might be all and I couldn’t ever try on the 3rd or 4th. Looking forward to the rest of the review brother!
You can't remake perfection 👌
Brandon Lee has a cool action flick titled, “Rapid Fire.” It is an amazing 90’s action movie that isn’t trying too hard.
Checkout Shodown in Little Tokyo & Rapid Fire. Dude was incredible and had charisma in spades.
Love this movie to death, one of my favorite comic book films.
Tin tin used to scare me a little when I was a kid, lol. Michael Wincott is a badass.
My father loved this movie. I am always the crow for Halloween. Love you dad
One of the best soundtracks, you can hear.
Great Review brother 👍!!Glad you brought it out I haven't seen it in at least 10 years and watched it right after your review.I forgot how much I loved it and the memories that come back man!That Cure song goes perfect when he's jumping rooftops!Yes I bought that soundtrack back then as well.Its pretty sad what happened to Brandon and Bruce and eerie circumstances surrounding their deaths.Both of their last films strangely involving death to the characters they were both playing sad shit I think about everytime I revisit the crow
Thank you for this review. Love the Crow! Please also review the Warriors, thanks!
You got my support Cody. We are very like minded and I generally agree with almost all of your views. Keep it up brother!
Thanks for reviewing this movie Cody! Truly a classic! And sadly the only classic of this franchise. By the time you get to done with Wicked Prayer you'll be pissed at the sequels for even trying to stand next to this iconic film.
My favorite movie of all time!
brandon lee would of been great in a remake of the last of the mohicans
What a great film. Very eerie considering what happened recently with Rust in relation to this film, very sad. But The Crow is an awesome film, and a Halloween favorite of mine. Great review Cody as always ✌
Eerie or opportunistic?
@@Stringer13ell of course and asshole like yourself would make that comment
One of my all-time favourite movies, been waiting for this review for as long as i first subbed (4 years ago)
Thank you for talking about this movie more people should know about it
Interesting story I heard was Brandon Lee was contracted for three films. That changed fit obvious reasons and I think they tried rehashing and using ideas for City of Angels to be the franchise. We would’ve also explored more of the Crow’s powers had Lee still been around. The Skull Cowboy may not have been deleted, his powers go away once his mission is complete but since he goes saves Sarah he’s stuck on earth.
Best movie of all time
Most comic book movies tried to go for this dark rainy movie.