As a long-time fan of “The Crow” franchise, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions when it comes to the 2024 reboot. On one hand, I was excited for a fresh take on a story that has been dear to me since my teenage years. But on the other hand, the dismal box office performance and the overwhelming negative reviews have left a sour taste in my mouth.
2024’s “The Crow” aimed to reignite passion for the series with a fresh start, but it fell flat following poor critical reception and disappointing box office earnings ($4.6 million on a $50 million budget). Now that “The Crow” has failed spectacularly, it seems there are plenty eager to take shots at the franchise while it’s down. Among them is Alex Proyas, director of the original 1994 film, who continues his relentless critique of the reboot.
In his recent social media updates, Proyas expressed this sarcastic comment to his followers: “I believed the remake was merely a money-grabbing scheme. But, it seems there’s not much money to be had.”
During the premiere weekend of The Crow (2024), Proyas didn’t just air his sarcastic views but also shared disapproving fan responses, review videos, and posts slamming the reboot, all while praising his own film. One story that struck a chord with many fans was a Facebook post where a fan recounted meeting another fan sporting an impressive Crow movie arm tattoo. This fan’s father, who had assisted in managing his ADHD as a child by watching The Crow (1994), would calm down after the movie. Unfortunately, the father passed away, and the tattoo serves as a memorial to their bond – along with the enduring legacy of original Crow actor Brandon Lee, who tragically died during filming.
The point that Alex Proyas has been trying to convey over and over again is that his version of The Crow is more than just a movie: it’s an indelible marker of Brandon Lee’s legacy; a milestone marker of Generation X’s Gothic influences, and one of the earliest examples of how a low-budget genre film (like a comic book adaptation) could become a major franchise IP. It’s that latter point that Alex Proyas has always had a problem with – as he made clear when the first trailers for The Crow reboot were released:
Alex Proyas expressed on his Facebook page that he finds no pleasure in the negativity surrounding another filmmaker’s work, especially when it comes to “The Crow,” given Brandon Lee’s tragic death during production. He further stated that the cast and crew had nothing but good intentions, as is often the case in any film project. However, he felt compelled to say little more about the topic due to the overwhelming negative response from fans. In his view, “The Crow” is not merely a movie; it serves as a testament to Lee’s lost talent and tragic demise. It represents his legacy, which should be preserved accordingly.
In 2024, you can catch “The Crow” in theatres! For those who want to revisit the original from 1994, it’s currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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2024-08-27 01:40