‘The Crow’ Endures as a Testament to Brandon Lee’s Untapped Potential
As the tenth anniversary of John Wick’s theatrical debut approaches, the film’s influence is still evident. It gave rise to a four-film franchise, with a spinoff starring Ana de Armas in the works.
(The action sequences in the Continental miniseries are the movie equivalent of a Motel 6; let us pretend it never occurred.) Keanu Reeves in the role of the title character
The movie counterpart of a Motel 6 is an action sequence. Keanu Reeves, who played the main character, brought his career back to life by getting better at stunts with each sequel. John Wick: Chapter 4 was the culmination of this.
The vibes are off here, to put it simply. Bill Skarsgard, the titular vigilante and a former cast member of John Wick, resembles a cross between the Joker played by Jared Leto and all the white SoundCloud rappers urging you to listen to their mixtape.
The current version feels more like a degradation of the legacy of its predecessor than a rebirth to anyone who enjoys The Crow’s gritty quirks and the late Brandon Lee’s main performance.
