The project was originally to be directed by Blade helmer Stephen Norrington, who abruptly pulled out of the venture.
Producer Edward R. Pressman said: “The original Crow was groundbreaking cinema. Its gothic visual and musical ideas influenced a generation and cinema itself. With Juan Carlos, we have every confidence that his new Crow will have a similar impact on the contemporary audience.”
I for one would not mind a Crow remake- but ONLY if the intent was to be closer to the James O’Barr graphic novel than the first film was (carjacking opposed to home invasion; Draven not being a rock and roller etc.) but the problem is the first film also had Brandon Lee in it, which helped the film gain its cult status. Not just to his great performance, but, of course, the concept of the character overlaying his last film.
Norrington had considered taking out the supernatural element out of The Crow- which is a tough and dumb idea because once you do, there is nothing special about the character. Not to mention that it becomes just another revenge picture.
The last two Crow films went right to video. With so many other comic book/graphic novel characters filling our screens, is there room for The Crow anymore? Again, I would love a new film, but…I’m a skeptic.
