What's this about?

Lately, it seems like many of the movies/shows are just a rehash or reboot of things that have already been done. And so I started to dive into the past. It's been fun, but I find myself losing track of which ones I’ve seen and whether or not I enjoyed them. Sometimes the titles themselves just don't tell me enough to remember.

I wouldn’t have voluntarily watched a lot of these movies when I was younger. It’s strange how interests change. That goes for what I read, too. I have another blog that explores books. I’m mostly reading older fiction and memoirs, and some of the books have led me to movies/shows and vice versa. In those cases, I may post the book review over here as well.

There will be spoilers, which is different than my book reviews. That’s mostly because I want to have enough information to help me remember what I’ve seen. I’m getting older. The brain doesn’t cooperate like it used to. What can I say? The gray hairs are catching up with me!

Monday, February 24, 2025

The Crow - 1994

In April of 2024, I read the complete graphic novel for The Crow. It's been a while, but I wanted to watch this movie. We'd been busy around here, and I wanted to see if my husband would be willing to watch it with me.

Eric and Shelly are murdered on Devil's Night, the chaotic evening before Halloween. A year later, Eric emerges from his grave and tracks down those responsible for the murders. It all builds to a showdown near the cemetery between Top Dollar and Eric.

I did enjoy this movie, and the end made me teary eyed. The necessary changes made to the plot were understandable, and the death of Brandon Lee looms over the film to those who know about it while watching. I found it sad the accident made James O'Barr regret writing the comic in the first place. It's a beautiful story, and it's more than a story of revenge.

The character of Sarah is an expanded minor character from the comic, Sherri. I really liked her in the movie. Most of the time, I'm not a fan of huge changes, but this one was different. Sarah had a spicy attitude, and her interactions with Eric were so sweet.

There are times when you can tell this is a movie from the 90s, but overall the movie is really good. I would watch it again, and it easily earns a Good Movie! review.

RIP Brandon Lee

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