If you were a child of the early ’90s or a little older, “The Crow” probably holds a special place in your movie-loving heart. So you might have strong opinions about the upcoming Bill Skarsgård-led remake, which is more of a new take on James O’Barr’s comic book.
Via Vanity Fair , Lionsgate has released three sneak peek images (view via link ) of the long-in-progress film, which is sure to be one of Hollywood’s most troubled projects in recent years. The photos are of Skarsgård playing the eponymous character, but we also see FKA twigs as Shirley Webster, Eric Draven’s dying girlfriend.
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Yes, this version of Crow already looks very different from Alex Proyas’ take on the iconic character played by the late Brandon Lee. But that’s to be expected for a new adaptation arriving 30 years after the original (let’s ignore the follow-up); the 1990s were a completely different era, with a unique set of aesthetic sensibilities and cultural hallmarks. This is a new generation of crows. That said, Eric Draven’s new look doesn’t exactly feel 2020s.
Director Rupert Sanders (live-action “Ghost in the Shell”) said: “That was me squatting and partying in London in the 1990s. [mixed with some modern influences] Indeed, there’s a ’90s underground feel to this look, which makes for a clear distinction between Skarsgård’s Eric Draven and Brandon Lee’s more “mainstream gothic” look. distance. But at the same time, he reminds us a lot of Jared Leto’s Joker. Suicide Squad (2016) and Florida’s own edgy madness. From this perspective, if ambience is the main selling point, it already feels a bit dated.
The Crow (2024) is already fighting an uphill battle as die-hards of the original film find the idea of confusing concepts “insulting” to the tragedy surrounding the fatal production, but let’s not forget all the half-assed sequels that have been lost Shine its legacy. Whether you’re interested or not, there’s plenty to read about the movie when it hits theaters on June 7, 2024.
