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Director of the original The Crow movie shades new remake over box office failure

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Director of the original The Crow movie shades new remake over box office failure

As someone who vividly remembers the dark and brooding atmosphere of 1994, when The Crow graced our screens, I can’t help but feel a tinge of sadness as I watch its remake crumble under the weight of critical panning and poor box office performance. Back then, Brandon Lee’s tragic demise during production gave The Crow an aura of mystique that transcended its status as just another film. It was a symbol of loss, of unfulfilled potential, and of the darker side of showbiz glamour.

1994 saw the arrival of Alex Proyas’ film, “The Crow,” in cinemas. This dark, action-packed spectacle revolved around a rock musician who rises from the dead to avenge his own death and that of his fiancée. The movie resonated with the emerging emo sentiment among young people during that era. In fact, I’m acquainted with someone who has several “Crow” tattoos, indicating its significance to some at one point in time.

A significant part of the enduring impact of the film “The Crow” stems from its star, Brandon Lee – son of Bruce Lee – who tragically passed away during filming. Despite numerous sequels, director Alex Proyas has consistently expressed disapproval towards them, including the recent remake featuring Bill Skarsgård, due to what he perceives as poor taste. As reported by The A.V. Club, Proyas shared on Facebook regarding the new movie: “I don’t derive any pleasure from criticizing another filmmaker’s work. I believe the cast and crew had nothing but good intentions, just like we all do on every film. So I hesitate to say more about this subject, but I think the audience’s reaction says a lot. The Crow is not merely a movie; Brandon Lee died making it, and it serves as a tribute to his unfulfilled talent and tragic demise. It represents his legacy. That’s how it should be remembered.”

It seems that the remake was released over the weekend, but if the poor reviews didn’t already doom it, the disappointing box office figures certainly will: as reported by Variety, the film earned only $4.6 million domestically, which is quite low given its screening in 2,752 locations. The production cost of the movie was $50 million, so unless there’s a sudden turnaround, this could be an enormous financial flop.

In simpler terms, Proyas expressed his thoughts about the recent development on Facebook, using language that might come off as less diplomatic. He wrote, “Geez, it’s like a box office massacre,” and later added, “I believed the remake was just a greedy money-grabbing attempt. But it seems there isn’t much profit to be made from it.”

Although Proyas continues to work in cinema, his latest directorial effort, “Gods of Egypt” from 2016, didn’t fare well financially. As for the remake of “The Crow”, it seems destined to become a forgotten tale. On the other hand, “Deadpool & Wolverine” has already grossed over $1.2 billion and reclaimed its spot at the box office this past weekend. “The Crow” managed only an eighth-place finish.

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2024-08-30 16:41

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