The Crow
Director: Rupert Sanders
Actors: Bill Skarsgård, FKA twigs, Danny Huston
PlotIn a gritty, rain-soaked city plagued by crime and corruption, a mysterious man named Eric Draven emerges from the shadows on the anniversary of his violent death. A year prior, Eric and his beloved soulmate, Shelly, were brutally murdered by a ruthless gang led by the cold-hearted crime lord, Jonah. Resurrected by a supernatural crow, Eric finds himself imbued with extraordinary abilities and driven by a singular purpose: to seek vengeance for his and Shelly's unjust deaths. As Eric dons the haunting makeup of a spectral avenger, he embarks on a relentless mission to track down each member of the gang responsible for their demise. With the crow guiding him through memories and emotions long buried, Eric struggles to balance his humanity with the thirst for retribution consuming him.
As Eric methodically dismantles Jonah's criminal empire, the city watches in tension-filled anticipation, drawn to the enigmatic figure exacting justice from the shadows. Meanwhile, a compassionate detective named Sarah, once connected to Eric in life, becomes aware of his return, sensing deeply that his quest goes beyond mere justice. Jonah, growing increasingly paranoid and desperate to maintain control, unleashes his remaining underlings to uncover Eric's vulnerabilities and eliminate him once again. As events unfurl with dark twists and moral complexities, Eric's journey challenges him to confront his past while discovering the limits of love and vengeance. Increasingly torn between his memories of tender love and his dark new existence, Eric must face pivotal choices that will determine not only his destiny but the fate of those he left behind.
Writers: James O'Barr, Zach Baylin, William Josef Schneider
Release Date: 23 Aug 2024
Runtime: 111 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, United Kingdom, France, Czech Republic
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Despite notable Dolby Vision and Atmos enhancements, The Crow 4K UHD struggles with its legacy, delivering mixed engagements beyond technical merits.
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