The Crow: City Of Angels (Redux) - Deusdaecon Reviews
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The novelization to this was actually pretty good. The Weinsteins really tore apart what was a decently competent script.
Dylan Woodson not the only thing a Weinstein has torn apart
I guess you could say they rubbed it the wrong way...and then raped it repeatedly.
Indeed.. I read it once 10 years ago and it's stuck with me ever since then. It looked to be from what Goyer wanted to do; it was so well written and added so much to what we have now. What a tragedy of studio interference this movie is.. it woulda been barrier breaking for comic films back then as it was ballsy enough to end on such a dire ending along with how dark and melancholy it was.
What's sad it that this movie was going to be it's own thing (filmmaker wanting to do it out of respect.), but then Miramax came in and demanded a poor copy of the original. This wasn't meant to be "The Crow 1/2" it's was meant to be a continuation in the universe, hence being called "The Crow: City of Angels".
GoodBadFlicks does a great detailed explanation for why the movie is the way it is now and what the in was meant to be.
Gaby Droz tim Pope, The Director, is one of the all time great cinematographers. Sadly, he never directed again.
That line about his coat getting caught in the bike wheel cracked me up.
The fact that Gabriel is in this movie makes me think he's some kind of immortal cat, since not only did he somehow survive alone in Eric and Shelly's apartment for a year in the first movie, but in this one he's like a decade older and doesn't look the tiniest bit old and decrepit.
Funny enough, Gabriel is a female.
Sara does seem to have gone a bit mad after everything she went through in the first movie. Makes sense she'd be a bit off. Apparently her mom took off not long after Eric went back to the afterlife...so she literally lost everyone and almost died in the span of like...a month or two.
The first captured such a spirit of that age. When I watch it I'm a teenager again. The music, the clothes...even the heightened stylized shit feels authentic. It's what any story set in the World of Darkness should feel like. Hell more movies period.
Even in small town Kentucky we know not to go outside when we hear gunshots, He has no excuse for his stupidity.
Epic hats off to the Angel series. The cello/violin duet is phenomenal. And I'm convinced that Crow is a Blackwing monster.
Yes angel made the violin intro cool. Didn't realize until now that it and the crow used the theme
I believe the song's name is Sanctuary by Darling Violetta.
When you read the script, the scene where she shoots at the crow came before Ashe is resurrected, as she's trying to avoid any involvement. Same applies with the scene of Curve in the tattoo shop, that actually extends on from the point she receives the sugar skull, which is why her and her boss are still in the exact same positions they were at the end of that scene. The directors cut is an editing mess.
From what I've heard, the original plan for the film would've produced a superior film. Kali's death notwithstanding
But I liked ashe.
The pain he felt losing his son felt genuine.
A father wanting justice for both of them.
He at least gave the film some humanity
@John Wick
I've heard bits and pieces about the script
😊
yes, Vincnet Perez was great. Amazing actor. Itś pitty they cut a lot of good sceenes :(
I think it's important to note that neither this version (director's cut) nor the theatrical cut were the filmmakers' intended version of the film. Harvey Weinstein, aka Satan incarnate, re-edited the original submitted cut, as he did with many other films he produced, cutting out and switching around a lot of the scenes. For example, the scene where Sarah shoots at the crow and Iggy Pop attacks her about the tattoo originally took place before Ashe is resurrected. I like a lot of the concepts in this film and I really think a true director's cut would be good and help the movie.
I read a draft of the script, and the scene with Sarah shooting at the crow was originally placed before Ashe was resurrected.
Yep, Perez was perhaps the savior of this film. Not to say it was brilliant, but he helped to elevate it from beyond hilarity.
And yes, you have most certainly improved dramatically. :)
Good Bad Flicks did a good job explaining why the movie isn't great and the acting feels odd, even the directors cut isn't anything like what the director actually wanted, the studio(of course) felt they knew better and the now terrible movie is what is left. the original may have been bad too but when hearing what it was supposed to be i doubt it. never seen this sequel, all i have seen is the crow and wicked prayer and honestly speaking the crow was a great movie and i think, no matter what they do the sequels will never surpass it or be on level given the studio probably no longer has faith in sequels and any creativity will be dashed away
Yeah, the studios are constantly destroying movies, they just don't seem to understand that the changes they make ALWAYS ruin movies. They're absolute idiots who somehow have no idea what people want to see in a movie.
The original cut of the film had more scenes of Ash and Sarah, further developing their relation plus more scenes with Judah giving him more backstory.
You deserve more subscribers, your videos are enjoyable to watch. Keep up the good work mate!
So that’s where Trini went. World peace summit my ass. 😂
Imagine being a kid fresh off of power rangers and then sees trini in the crow then realizing she actually died in a car accident irl
@@JoshuaWilkesR it’s messed up
Atleast the audio has improved TREMENDOUSLY
There is a huge difference between your original crow reviews and this one
*"If you wanted a visceral and violent kill, why not have Judah inject the guy through the eye?"*
Because the film-maker isn't Lucio Fulci…?
Can you do the original Crow? It's still such a great film and it would be cool for you to finish up the series
Omw... The theme song to Angel at the end of your video. The memories! Yes man!
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@@deusdeaconReviews lol shameless. Go check my crappy channel 🤣 give link to your stream I'll check it out. Appreciate the reply bud.
here you go www.twitch.tv/deusdaecon and I appreciate the consideration
@@deusdeaconReviews only a pleasure bud
Can't believe I've only just found you! Now I'm watching all of your videos
You did an awesome job reviewing this movie, mate!
Thank you very much I really appreciate that.
Finally you lowered the volume on your intro.
Jesus that actress is scarier looking and more unnatural looking than the living full grown dolls in that one Puppetmaster movie.
nice review i like watching you video s as well as decker shado's
I fell in love with this movie because of the style/the look, the soundtrack, and yes., Vincent Perez's performance. The story WAS a good story, the problem was the final product being chopped up and pissed on by the Weinstein co.
The thing is, I instantly "got" what Pope and Goyer were going for...even through the studio chopped editing, I could see it (maybe I was lucky).
The look as this sulphur -like drenched pallet, filled with smog, broken glass... artistically, the setting was beautiful - a pretty dark and decrepit beauty anyway.
The way Pope set up some of the shots with Perez were amazing as well. Particularly the shot as he first puts on his coat after Sarah helps him understand and he looks over his shoulder...it was damn near scary, and that was perfect. Another as he stands in the runoff tunnel facing down Curve as Curve yells and taunts at him. The setup of that shot...the blue forelight on Perez with that sepia, smog filled background and the look on Perez's (Ashe's) face....very very good.
I didn't much care for the character of Judah...however THAT was mostly due to the interference with the cuts to the film by the studio...I understand that his character was more fleshed out in the film that Pope shot and the story that Goyer wrote.
In my opinion, this film gets way more hate than it deserves.
It seems to me that most of it has nothing to do with the quality or lack thereof of the film itself, but from confused "fans" that never quite understood that this film, this story was of a completely different character than that of Brandon Lee's Eric Draven. The attitude seems to be that because Lee died during the filming of the first film, that the idea, the mythos, and the property of 'The Crow' should die with him.
To me, that attitude is asinine and frankly, I don't believe Brandon Lee would have wanted that. I know that Lee was very passionate about OBarr's creation and he was proud to be apart of the project. He was amazing. But I don't think for a second that he would have wanted The Crow to die with him.
On that note...think too how Perez must have felt steeping into that role knowing that some fans would have their inevitable, misplaced assumptions. He spoke briefly on his hesitation with the role on the special features on COA. You can tell he had a very humble approach to entering into the film franchise of The Crow because of how great Lee did in the original.
That said...I'm really looking forward to the new film with Bill Skarsgard. I think he will do great.
No film, no actor needs to "compete" with Proyas's and Brandon Lee's film and performance. It's not something to compete with. It's a piece of art and they own what they did. That can never be taken away. What should also never be taken away however, is this amazing, original story...this amazing concept of The Crow that James Obarr created through his own pain and loss.
It's sorrow from a man that turned into a beautiful gift for all of us, and I for one appreciate it greatly.
I'm hoping you do The Crow someday. You're retrospective on the sequels are spot on and would enjoy you're take on the original. Maybe a retrospective on the Stairway to Heaven series would be interesting too.
The villain is the first Assistant ADA on Law & Order
The soundtracks on all the movies are amazing
One thing I will give Salvation and even Wicked Prayer is that at least both films didn’t use the “drinking the crow’s blood gives you it’s power” bs.
Great video man. You should put these in audio podcast format. I listened to most of these while at work using youtube red. Again great vids man.
I loved your original review , I would marathon them , so glad to see this has returned to my favorite movie series , talk about what you would want from a crow movie continuation
How am I just now realizing kali is the yellow ranger!?!?
OMG the angle theam right at the beginning I love it
4:03 - you'd think that would be the case, but then I see the same overdose people rolling through the ER and all those idiots shooting Krocodil and you have to wonder.
Cyril yeah. Reviewer doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Dealers will intentionally pass out ‘hot bags’ that kill annoying customers because it also serves as marketing. Users see it as a stamp of approval. That shit’s *strong.*
Lmao @ the crow bombing raid scene
you have improved by leaps and bounds and it shows
That into music is sooo good
21:39 I never noticed that!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
i loved city of angels....
Flawed but still watchable
Hey deacon just to let ya know love your series my favourites are your hell raiser resident evil and underworld Ooh and Lovecraft just keep up the good work in general man love ya
Would love to see a review of the original film
Miss your reviews man. I'm going to start again from the start haha hope all is well
Great review! But I have to point out a mistake. It is quite common amongst movie lovers because it was so overused. The coin for the ferryman goes bellow the tongue, not on the eyes.
Also the name for a crow in Latin is Corvus corone, Corvidae is the family Crows belong to, which includes ravens, magpies, rooks, jackdaws etc. Essentially you were right in the classification, just mixed up a few terms. Like I said, it's a great review, very well done, and I love it.
Okay fair enough I was not aware of that, Note taken, Glad you enjoyed the video anyway.
@@deusdeaconReviews I mean Wes Craven sounds like Eric Drave not Michael Corvin
I suppose the thought process of the needle in the nose thing would be because snorting something grants the most immediate effect of a drug because there is less of a blood-brain barrier in the nose but I don't see the point of injecting it directly into the dude's brain cuz aside from the initial penetration you wouldn't feel anything since you do not have pain receptors in your brain. also a needle that long would probably just cause him severe brain damage anyway so if you want to shove a sharp thing up someones nose for shock value why don't you have the dude straight perform a makeshift lobotomy?
I'm kinda surprised you didn't mention the was thuy trang's final acting role
great review deus! oh and where did you get the name of deusdaecon
It is the name of my father, And his father before him, And his father before him, And his... *ahem* old xbox gamertag, originally started as daecon, but when that was taken by someone else id add deus to the front of it.very boring but thats the truth hehe.
I have to give an honourable mention to Ian Dury. The owner of the Tattoo Parlour. R.I.P.
Great job man. Btw. Have you seen the spiderman homecoming trailer? Strangely paced but I love what I see. He's my favorite superhero.
Yes indeed it looks interesting and a step up from the last film, I should say if you want to know about my opinion on recent trailers and stuff like that, chances are I'm talking about them on my Facebook page or twitter, so you can always contact me there as well.
Next time I suet up im making toast with a spot of jam and a bit of tea
I can't believe the guy who played Judah also played Early Grace on Firefly. He was literally the worst part of watching this film for me, yet EG is the best bad guy in Firefly.
I liked Curve's understated death scene. I imagine they cut out the whole girl breaking her back and getting raped and went with the far more poetic Curve breaking his back and being sent to certain death instead. A great choice for multiple reasons.
Being a fan of the Cure, this was a pretty big let down because Tim Pope, the director of many of the Cure's best videos, was getting his first big shot in feature films and I wanted him to succeed. Unfortunately the studio got far too involved and stepped on too many of Pope's ideas.
Also shocking was the Cure, who had written Burn for the Crow also wrote Adonais for City of Angels but for some strange reason Tim Pope never used it.
Bwahahaha so i ain't the first one to notice the ahem.... coat tails and motorcycle
Never knew they made a 3 crow movies 👍
Great review. The DC version has been the only version I've seen but this film is hard to view in some spots and just doesn't do it for me overall. I keep thinking we'll get the longer version before Harvey Scissorhands had it cut down but I doubt it.
I think the needle in the nose scene was supposed to imply they were injecting it directly into his brain...but they didn't do a very good job of conveying that
I always thought that in the 1st he hid his face because he was famous and didnt want to be inatantly recognised
21:23 I've seen something like this in Transformers: Age of Extinction.
Kurv reminds me of the ma'am lady at gamestop
When will you do a the crow review
Wait wait wait so the second Crow movie literally has the original yellow power ranger yes she is more than just the yellow power ranger but just like with you mako will always be ako she will always be the yellow power ranger to immediately
How the hell did you have the willpower to watch this crap twice. Even though i liked your first review , this one is just a straight-up upgrade in every aspect. Great job as always.
THANK YOU I kept trying to look up the Mercy cords when it came out but couldn't find anything, lol poor pronunciation XD. I dont Think Curve could have survived those wounds, he had bike parts lodged in him, plus the shock of the explosion but i do think the idea of him lying there helpless and him choking on a coin would be a great visual and horrific kill but they should have focused with a slower pace him actually choking.
Great soundtrack though ;)
12:25 I guess that's supposed to be cool...but it reminds me too much of "Birdemic". XD
23:35 Not only that, but I'm pretty sure that bird could squeeze through those bars...that doesn't look like a very good birdcage.
I'd watch a crow/underworld crossover movie.
Catharsis of Sufferance
all in good time.
Will I can't wait to see what you're preparing next. I really like the insight you give on the subjects that movies try to talk about man, loved the bit about the absinthe.
Keep up the good work.
@@deusdeaconReviews Can you do The Crow with Brandon Lee?
Could also review the Best Crow movie with are boy Lee!! Please.
That is indeed the plan.
Just be careful and respectful when you do it. I love your reviews and come back with every one, but the Crow is sacred ground. Step lightly.
I will have to apologise in advance then, Because if something is great I'll tell you, but if its bad I'll also tell, no movie is perfect, nothing is sacred, and nothing gets a free pass with me, Thats the simple truth, I'm not gonna tip toe around things cause thats not an honest video, So sorry about that.
Deusdaecon Reviews I mean thats ok I know some of the action needs a update. but its still awesome.
I appreciate your candor sir as always. I have the same feeling. I guess in this case, its personal. This movie is more than that....its a moment frozen in time for my generation (and maybe yours too, I cant tell how old you are).
The Angel theme? LOL
What song/music is that in the beginning and end of the review?
I believe your asking about The sanctuary by darling violetta
Sarah is WAY scarier than the villain in this movie.
I saw them all and the show but I liked the first and the show only
I can't find the original The Crow review. Was it taken down?
I haven't done a review of that film, yet
What happened to Sybil after Judah was gone?
Not sure what the cinematographer with this pee tinged yellow shade throughout the film. It's actually 1 of the things that have put me off checking this out.
Awesome Review
#FinalDestinationHYPE
FD5 next video, I promise.
Can't wait
Deusdaecon Reviews yes! Cant wait
*High Five*
Whats the song that plays at the end of the video?
The sanctuary by Darling Violetta otherwise known as the theme to Angel
Thank you!
WTH do I have to do to get you Review Final Destination 5
would you mind having to wait till I finish reviewing it for my next video perhaps ?
Crow: City of Ricketts
i like this one both crows are good the tv show was ok
Wow...after leaving the power rangers the yellow ranger kinda went bad huh? 😗
Angel theme song? Lol
Is this a Re upload from 6 years ago?
No, this is my attempted to do the review again different and much better, hopefully, for the most part its a completely different script from he original video
Hey D, I hope I don't sound like an impatient bitch, but is there an update on when the next review might be? I know real life stuff happens but for someone that has seen all your reviews-- you're killing me man.
Yes apologise I've had to have a month and a bit hiatus due to moving house, but if everything goes to plan in theory the next video will be available on the 14 th
Thanks dude. Sorry if I sound rude. Just a huge fan
Brooke Brewer ×
T shirt?
I stopped in this one because I really hate it. I hope you found something interesting to sneer.
If you're looking for weird things to see - if you never saw it, Nomads with Pierce Brosnan. I'm unable to give a movie type as it's very clear from various so called genre divisions I don't understand what is qualified as a horror. And really fake blood tossed on things doesn't make it either.
Anyways not requesting a review - although I wouldn't say no, but Nomads is a good story for people with IQs not even asking for proof of it.
Anyways if you watch it I hope you like it
what's his theme song
Look at me by Die! She Said th-cam.com/video/HF-eZ55CLxI/w-d-xo.html
Thank you
So you did the sequels...why not the original? Like you know, the good one with Brandon Lee
because the crow sequels were literally the very first videos i ever made and at the time i didn't have the skill to do the first film justice in a video.
Deusdaecon Reviews alright, makes sense
TH-cam unsub me from you. I know there had to be one.
I thought Juda was the white guy
#deftones :) mia kirshner so pretty
why the angel theme song? lol
why not ? undead slightly anti-hero with tragic backstory fighting evil in LA, seemed appropriate to me.
Just kinda confusing since the actor from angel is in one of the crow movies
come back
filming this week, video coming soon
That movie was screwed over by Harvey Weinstein too, he insisted for the movie to be more like the original
It's ironic how you brought up the Resident Alice movies in your conflict of continuity point when the later Devil May Cry games were far worse. (See: Dante getting his Devil Trigger in 3 when game one Dante says that even as a child he had his demon power, Dante acting like a total twat in the fourth and fifth games despite the fact he was a decent guy in the first two games etc.)
retconning a characters backstory and slightly changing his demeanour (he was still a twat in the first three games) is no where near as bad as some of things done in the resident evil films, for example, the entire world plunged into ecological disaster, completely ignored in the following films
I love the reviews but the obnoxious opening music is hard to listen to.. especially since it isn’t equalized to the voiceover 😑 but I love the content
well you'll be glad to know I've stopped using the intro quite a while ago now
the true version of his film was never released thanks to the weinsteins. the studio wanted it be original and unique, that was until they saw wot the director had given them. their response was make it like the first one, hench the bastardized and butchered version we have released today. good review, love ur channel.
They could have at least gotten the smog levels, degeneracy and pollution correct. Seriously, LA is much more of a toilet than what this movie presents.
You know what I miss? I miss an intimidating bad guy that I hate. Not some male escort with gothic make up (Judah) not iggy pop and not the yellow fucking ranger. Bland thugs aren’t scary. They belong in death wish 4 and other awful schlock. I want a bad guy that makes me say “oh shit, I wasn’t expecting that.” Remember when the trope punk got his heart ripped out by the terminator? When the cliche mob boss got his mouth severed in half by the joker? When the entire cartel of b movie actors were poisoned by mild mannered Gustavo Fring? A movie is only as good as its villain. Just give me a goddamn interesting villain. It’s not that hard. If cornball George Lucas can do it, anyone can do it.