Director Alex Proyas, known for 1994’s classic movie The Crow, has expressed his thoughts about the trailer of the upcoming reboot starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs. Following the release of the first-look images and a trailer, fans have been expressing their dissatisfaction with the new movie, criticising the revamped look of the lead actor, among other things. The comments section on the trailer is even reported to have more dislikes than likes.
Proyas, who directed the iconic movie, has taken to Facebook to share his thoughts on The Crow remake, stating that he didn’t take any joy in seeing negativity about other filmmakers’ work. He added that The Crow movie isn’t just a film and Brandon Lee’s legacy should remain as it is. Lee played the role of Eric Draven in the original movie and died during the filming of the movie because of an accidental gunshot on set.
The reboot, which is directed by Rupert Sanders, has a release date of 7th June 2024. Having already directed movies such as Snow White and the Huntsman and Ghost in the Shell, Rupert Sanders has described the movie as a tribute to Brandon Lee’s memory, despite rebooting the 1994 horror-revenge love story. The movie is loosely based on James O’Barr’s 1989 comic book series. Sanders compared Skarsgård to Lee, saying he brings a “disturbing beauty” to his take on the Crow.
The original movie was beloved by many who still hold the memories of Lee dear. The trailer for the reboot has received mixed reviews, with some who want to experience the story in a different way and others who think that the image of Eric Draven shouldn’t be changed. The social media platform Reddit alone shows fans discussing their feelings towards the reboot. The filmmaker and the entertainment company must wait until the actual movie is released to find out if their hard work will pay off
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