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The Crow: City of Angels
1996 84 min United States of America R 18+
★4.7
Action, Fantasy, Thriller
Director: Tim Pope
📖 Based on the novel
«The Crow»
byJames O'Barr
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Description
A murder victim is brought back to life by a mysterious crow. With the help of a beautiful woman, he exacts revenge on his killers – only to realize his enemy has discovered the one weakness that can destroy him forever.
Budget:
$13M
US Gross:
$17.92M
Worldwide:
$25.32M
Starring
Vincent Perez
Actor
Mia Kirshner
Actor
Richard Brooks
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
The Crow: City of Angels is widely viewed as a derivative and hollow successor that fails to recapture the emotional resonance of the original film. While some viewers appreciate its distinctive gothic atmosphere and aesthetic choices, most critics agree that an illogical script and weak character development undermine the experience.
| Acting | Mia Kirshner delivers the most consistently praised performance, providing a compelling and grounded presence amidst a broader cast of characters. | |
| Originality | The film attempts to replicate the original's visual identity, but is largely criticized for being a pale, uninspired imitation that lacks soul. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely considered a failure, riddled with plot holes, nonsensical character motivations, and an abrupt, illogical climax. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performance are deeply divided: some argue Vincent Perez is miscast and fails to match Brandon Lee's intensity, while others find his stylized, immersive approach to the character effective. | |
| Production | The aesthetic presentation causes a split in reception; some viewers are drawn to the dark, post-punk gothic atmosphere, while others find the visuals muddy and lacking in clarity. |