The Crow is a highly recognized film from the nineties that, beyond being considered a cult film by a large part of the audience, is known for its protagonist, Brandon Lee, who died during filming. This made the film acquire the character of “cursed,” so it was clear that no one would dare to remake a film finished under these circumstances… or would they?
The Crow, the new version of the film directed by Rupert Sanders (Ghost in the Shell, Snow White, and The Huntsman) and starring Bill Skarsgård, has just arrived at Rotten Tomatoes… but it has turned out to be an even bigger disappointment than expected. It was released with a 6% positive reviews, almost at the level of Borderlands, and currently it has only managed to rise to 21%. But what are they saying about it?
Nobody asked for it… and nobody will endure it
Here are some reviews of this new version of The Crow:
“For an unnecessary remake like this, which follows a trio of underperforming sequels to the original 1994 film, a dead horse may not be the best image to start with” – Michael Gingold, Rue Morgue Magazine
“It doesn’t live up to its source of inspiration, but at the same time it’s not horrible, just… unnecessary. Forgettable, yes, but it’s not going to ruin the legacy of Lee’s original film” – Sebastian Zavala Kahn, Me Gusta el Cine
“A flop. Quite boring, it drags on for the first 40 minutes and includes unpleasant characters with empty motives. In addition, it is hindered by weak performances, with the protagonist imitating Anakin’s performance from the Star Wars prequels” – Fico Cangiano, CineXpress
“What starts as a thrilling love story ends up being drowned in a bloody and horrifying tale of revenge: there are flashes of brilliance here and there, but there isn’t always room for darkness to blend with light” – Lyvie Scott, Inverse
