Alex Proya's 1994 adaption of James O'Barr's Gothic comic book The Crow has it's fair share of fans who aren't happy that it is the latest movie to be put through the Hollywood Remake Machine, yours truly included. I'm o.k. with the film if it was a sequel (there have already been many), but going back and remaking it, retelling the story of Eric Draven (played to absolute perfection by Brandon Lee) rising from the dead to avenge the death of himself and his beloved just seems wrong to me. I'm not usually a closed minded fan boy, but when it comes to The Crow, I will gladly grab a torch and pitchfork and riot with the rest of them.
The new film, to be directed by F. Javier Guttireiez, with Luke Evans (Fast and Furious 6) in the lead role, has already had it's fair share of controversy, from the many casting changes (Bradley Cooper, Mark Wahlberg, and Tom Hiddleston were all in line to play Draven) to a leak of the script from Cliff Dorfman, which took many liberties with the source material, including making Draven an invisible, bible quoting ghost who dons the trademark white face paint just so he can be seen. A lot of people weren't pleased, which makes me cynical about the latest news to come from the project. James O'Barr, the original creator and artist of the comic book (which he created as a way of dealing with the tragic death of his girlfriend), has being brought on as creative consultant for the film. It does smack slightly of an attempt to appease people, but it does suggest that Relativity (the studio behind the new movie) have some respect for the source material.
In a statement about his appointment, O'Barr said, "It is important fro The Crow fans to understand that Relativity, Javier, Luke and the entire team are working on a new adaption of the book itself. I believe that this movie will stand alongside Brandon and his film as a valid work of art, and I look forward to collaborating on the project". Relativity are bringing The Crow to this year's San Diego Comic-Con, kicking off on July 18th, so prepare to hear more news on the project. Will they reveal something to make me put down my torch and pitch fork? We'll see (probably not).
via Variety
The new film, to be directed by F. Javier Guttireiez, with Luke Evans (Fast and Furious 6) in the lead role, has already had it's fair share of controversy, from the many casting changes (Bradley Cooper, Mark Wahlberg, and Tom Hiddleston were all in line to play Draven) to a leak of the script from Cliff Dorfman, which took many liberties with the source material, including making Draven an invisible, bible quoting ghost who dons the trademark white face paint just so he can be seen. A lot of people weren't pleased, which makes me cynical about the latest news to come from the project. James O'Barr, the original creator and artist of the comic book (which he created as a way of dealing with the tragic death of his girlfriend), has being brought on as creative consultant for the film. It does smack slightly of an attempt to appease people, but it does suggest that Relativity (the studio behind the new movie) have some respect for the source material.
In a statement about his appointment, O'Barr said, "It is important fro The Crow fans to understand that Relativity, Javier, Luke and the entire team are working on a new adaption of the book itself. I believe that this movie will stand alongside Brandon and his film as a valid work of art, and I look forward to collaborating on the project". Relativity are bringing The Crow to this year's San Diego Comic-Con, kicking off on July 18th, so prepare to hear more news on the project. Will they reveal something to make me put down my torch and pitch fork? We'll see (probably not).
via Variety
