Based purely on Twitter reactions, it seems like Bill Skarsgård’s “The Crow” remake is dead on arrival and missing the mark with fans. Viewers are particularly calling out how the film doesn’t feel interested in forging its own identity, instead taking cues from recent action movies and relying on the nostalgia of the OG. “For me it just looks like a ‘John Wick’ rip off with bad makeup. I’ve no issue with remakes if the original can be improved upon but for me Brandon Lee is The Crow,” wrote user @Tragical26.
Even as a remake, some are disappointed that the new outing is skimping out on details that made the original so special. Users like @evilekim33 and @TomTypesWords are speculating that Skarsgård’s Eric Draven doesn’t even wear his alter-ego’s signature makeup until the film’s final moments. While that’s not confirmed, that piece of speculation is disappointing as the Crow’s use of makeup is a particularly tragic part of his narrative.
“The Crow” remake hits cinemas on June 7, 2024.
