sovereign studio 1:6 'CROW' run?

[sladesuperagent]

I'm not saying "corny" in a bad way guys--I think most of the movies that people enjoy here are pretty corny, but a fun over-the-top corniness either in design or in overall direction. You can't argue that The Crow was some great piece of cinematic pertinence, but you can say that it is an entertaining cult film that influenced many director and writer and artists. Some of our fav films: Ghostbusters, Mad Max, Planet of the Apes, Rocky III are entertaining b/c of the waywardness of the film. And that's what makes the toy great--it's more interesting b/c now the talking ape is holding a M-16.

And there is reason no one is making figures of the last 5 Best Picture winners.

 

[8th wonder]

you make my monkeys cry

I pitty the fool who cares what other people think about his favorite movie.

 

[eighthsamurai]

I'm not saying "corny" in a bad way guys--I think most of the movies that people enjoy here are pretty corny, but a fun over-the-top corniness either in design or in overall direction. You can't argue that The Crow was some great piece of cinematic pertinence, but you can say that it is an entertaining cult film that influenced many director and writer and artists. Some of our fav films: Ghostbusters, Mad Max, Planet of the Apes, Rocky III are entertaining b/c of the waywardness of the film. And that's what makes the toy great--it's more interesting b/c now the talking ape is holding a M-16.

And there is reason no one is making figures of the last 5 Best Picture winners.

i think you explain that pretty well. there is one bit in the crow that i thought was overly cheesy and it makes me cringe every time i see it. it's when albrecht spits the cigarette out at the end. other than that i probably try to pretend corny bits aren't corny because you tend to do that with your favourite films.

and 8w ... my monkeys couldn't help it.

 

[8th wonder]

i think you explain that pretty well. there is one bit in the crow that i thought was overly cheesy and it makes me cringe every time i see it. it's when albrecht spits the cigarette out at the end. other than that i probably try to pretend corny bits aren't corny because you tend to do that with your favourite films.

and 8w ... my monkeys couldn't help it.

Personally i think there are only some corny things in the ending. Eightsamurai the whole movie could be solid as a rock but it has some problems with the ending wich can be solved (by releasing a directors cut). I totally agree with you on the ''o yuck'' Albrecht cigarette part in the ending but there are some other things. Albrecht showing up in the gunfight out of no where is also not very convincing. The fact is that this can be fixed easily since in the working cut of the crow we see Albrecht paying respects at the grave of Draven (knowing that draven is done with his task) and then hears gunshots, he runs to his car and takes the shotgun out. Plus Albrecht really becomes to joky in the ending some of these one-liners could be taken out in my opinion. In the rest of the movie Albrecht was a character that has some laughs at life wich is appropriate but in the ending of the movie his one-liners seemed forced. Top Dollar has some more lines in the workings cut ending that are actually quite nice and could be reintegrated in the movie.

 

[eighthsamurai]

interesting 8W. have you actually seen the working cut? i didn't know it was available anywhere. i'd be very interested to see it if it is/

 

[8th wonder]

interesting 8W. have you actually seen the working cut? i didn't know it was available anywhere. i'd be very interested to see it if it is/

No not completely but you can see allot of it on youtube, just search for the crow working cut. The famous skullcowboy cut scene is on there as well.

There was also a site dedicated to that cut but i can't seem to find it anymore. It had all the info on the difference between the theatrical cut and the working cut.

 

[SovereignStudio]

There was also an entire sequence removed that shows why Eric is all taped up and slashed to ribbons. According to this particular story's rules of immortality, the person loses their power if they stray even slightly from the task they were allowed to come back for. This happens to Eric while he is giving Darla the "scared straight" treatment. It had nothing to do with his mission of doing in he and Shelly's killers. Funboy, who was only unconscious in the bathtub, attacks Eric with a straigh razor. The injuries sustained in that momentary loss of power are then mortal wounds and never heal so he binds them up with the tape.

 

[Mudshark]

I don't know how I managed to miss this thread! I've always liked the Crow and Brandon's acting in it was the biggest reason.

This is really a fantastic looking custom! The costuming is absolutely amazing and I love the raven figure, too. No way can I pass up a chance to own a Crow figure as sweet as this is.

I do have some prior commitments and need to take care of those first, but I'd like in on some of this too. I should have the funds by middle of June, so if you don't mind waiting a while longer, then please go ahead and add me to the list, Shawn.

Just an idea, but have you ever thought of making a guitar for him? That would be a cool thing to have.

 

[galactiboy]

I actually find the movie unwatchable... from the annoying kid, to the bad acting and cheesey guitar solos I just don't like it. Which is sad since I really liked the comic, love the character design and had high hopes for the movie.

But sadly its one I could just never get into... even watched it lately and it was worse than I remembered Although its still loads better than the sequels.

 

[The Craw]

best.....crow movie.....ever.

 

[Mudshark]

I liked the comics first, then the movie because Brandon was in it. There wasn't much to like about any of the other characters in the movie anyway.

 

[galactiboy]

best.....crow movie.....ever.

Wow... just wow, hadn't even heard of that one. Must have been a straight-to-the-crapper release

 

[KitFisto]

Wow... just wow, hadn't even heard of that one. Must have been a straight-to-the-crapper release

Dude, it sucks SO bad I actually threw the DVD away. Yes, I bought it when it came out and just hoped for something acceptable....OMG it blows so hard you would think P!tu was in your lap.

 

[eighthsamurai]

best.....crow movie.....ever.

you mean best.... movie ... ever!

 

[galactiboy]

Dude, it sucks SO bad I actually threw the DVD away. Yes, I bought it when it came out and just hoped for something acceptable....OMG it blows so hard you would think P!tu was in your lap.

 

[8th wonder]

I actually find the movie unwatchable... from the annoying kid, to the bad acting and cheesey guitar solos I just don't like it. Which is sad since I really liked the comic, love the character design and had high hopes for the movie.

But sadly its one I could just never get into... even watched it lately and it was worse than I remembered Although its still loads better than the sequels.

To each his own i guess. I first saw the movie in the theatre when it came out here in 94, i was 12 and the movie had a hugh impact on me. I became a big fan instantly. I bought the soundtrack and it really was my main introduction into heavy metal (been a fan of NIN ever since). I bought the comic later on. To me this movie just breathes the comic even if it is different in some ways. This really is a heavy metal movie and the rooftop solo is still my favorite guitar solo ever, it is basically Draven's war cry. While the more relaxed solo is his ode to Shelly Webster. I actually think Sarah, the kid really suits the film, she is much more natural than most kids you'll find in hollywood movies. The character is in the comic by the way, she is just named differently. I think the acting is rather good in this movie (not including the two cops that complain about coffee cream in the chase scene). Brandon Lee steals the show, it is really his movie. James O, Barr stated that Lee became the character. When James Draws Eric D nowadays you can always see a hint of Lee in it. Ofcourse the movie is not perfect, like i said there are some things in the ending that don't work completely (can be fixed with a directors cut).

Brandon Lee as Draven, the visual style, the story and themes, the great soundtrack etc... for me makes this movie unforgettable, yes truly one of my favorites.

And now Shawn made a fantastic figure and i can't wait to order it!

 

[8th wonder]

There was also an entire sequence removed that shows why Eric is all taped up and slashed to ribbons. According to this particular story's rules of immortality, the person loses their power if they stray even slightly from the task they were allowed to come back for. This happens to Eric while he is giving Darla the "scared straight" treatment. It had nothing to do with his mission of doing in he and Shelly's killers. Funboy, who was only unconscious in the bathtub, attacks Eric with a straigh razor. The injuries sustained in that momentary loss of power are then mortal wounds and never heal so he binds them up with the tape.

Yes it's on the special edition dvd, really a must have!

 

[The Craw]

Yes it's on the special edition dvd, really a must have!

might have to pick up the special edition dvd. i was recently looking for my copy of the crow and i cant seem to find it. i think my last GF ran off with it. she was obsessed with the movie. thought it was the best thing ever filmed. might have to rent it when this figure arrives so i can try to match some poses.

 

[metaphorge]

I just paid! Can't wait to get this added to my collection....

 

[SovereignStudio]

Metaphorge, payment received, thanks

Yes, the movie is different from the comic but not in any significant way that takes away from the story. I got into the comic when it first came out and always loved it. I think I was around 17 at the time, and it was one of the first comics I'd read (apart from old horror comics) that told a real story and didn't deal with super heroes. As comics go, I was amazed by that aspect.

Eric had no last name in the comic, and he was not a musician. He was an auto mechanic. He and Shelly did not live in the inner city; they had recently purchased a house in the country they were renovating. The villian names are all turned around, though they pretty much nailed the look of each one. In the comic, Tin Tin was actually Top Dollar. They were just a very low-level gang of typical street thugs, not the hired henchmen of an organized crime outfit, not part of any heirarchy. And if I recall, Sarah had no mother that was ever shown and Sarah's name was Darla; the name given to her mother in the movie. The charcter also had a VERY small role compared to the film. She was just a street kid Eric met AFTER he came back.

There were differences in the details, but nothing that took away from the story or its message. I don't think the skull cowboy would have worked in the movie. When it came to Eric's resurrection the comic spent more time focusing on the "how", the movie focused completely on the "why". The skull cowboy was part of the "how".

Yes, the ending was weak. Albrecht and Eric had a clear line drawn down the middle of their relationship, and they crossed it. It would be like seeing SPAWN team up with Sam and Twitch and swapping jokes. It had a "Lethal Weapon" feel that didn't fit the rest of the film.

Even so, I can't imagine anyone labeling this movie as cheesy or anything. It's a great story. It works on a similar level as Star Wars in that it deals with very deep-rooted aspects of human emotion; fundamental things we can all easily identify with. But as was already said, "To each their own". I've seen people fall head-over-heels in love with stuff that I personally feel is totally unwatchable

The second Crow was really good, too. But I don't like it as much as I used to. My youngest son turns 6 tomorrow, about the age of the little boy in that movie, so I find that one to be unwatchable. But not because it's a bad movie. Though it's funny to see Thomas Jane in drag.