The Crow (1994) - MOVIE REACTION - First Time Watching 

BRANDON LEE was outstanding! His performance as Eric was *chefs kiss*🤩He played Eric so well, so menacing and also maniacal. Lots of really great shots of him throughout this movie and lots of cool gun fights. I loved getting to see Eric get his vengeance and get reunited with his wife in the end🥰RIP Brandon 🥺Hope you guys enjoy my reaction!

I love the quote at the end. "When people we love are stolen from us the way to make them live on is to never stop loving them. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever"

The cast and crew have said many times that Brandon Lee was SO excited to be making this movie. He knew it was going to be something special. He also knew that it was going to catapult him into superstardom. I think, had he lived, he would've given us so many amazing performances.

If you were *any* kind of metalhead through the 90s, The Crow soundtrack was 100% in your CD collection (and most likely the Judgement Night soundtrack, too).

"30 hours of pain!...all at once! " is hands-down one of the best climactic lines ever!! I love this movie so much 💜

Brandon Lee actually said in his last interview " there are no rules about a person who has come back from the dead is meant to behave". Dang right. Rest in the hereafter Brandon. You are immortal thanks to this film.

RIP, Brandon Lee, 1965-1993. He left us too soon.😔 This is one of my favorite movies growing up, and hearing about his death was very heartbreaking and it still is, to this very day.

Even though Eric Draven came back to avenge his fiancé and his death, he could’ve played that straight vengeful, but what I loved is that he brought so much heart and soul and humor to it as well. He gave that character a lot of depth and emotion. That’s what made the character and the movie itself so special.

I'm not saying that this movie made me a goth kid when I was 17 but it certainly helped. Thanks for reacting to this one.

I absolutely love the scene when he walks into the stolen goods store looking for the ring, while reciting an excerpt from Edgar Allan Poe's poem The Raven. Absolutely great detail in that scene.

RIP Brandon Lee. Gone too soon.

In 1994 I got my first tattoo, it’s Brandon as the Crow, and named my son Brandon who also grew up learning martial arts. I still watch it at least twice a year.

I tear up every time I watch The Crow. Brandon's passing was utterly devastating and still resonates. Poignant film to say the least. Great choice again Lauren :)

One of the best movies ever made. The dvd had interviews from the actors. Brandon was saying because his father was taken from him at a young age, he learned to appreciate everything in life. He wanted people to appreciate everything as he did because you never know when it’s your time…he later died during filming. It gives me chills every time I think about it. Also, Showdown In Little Tokyo and Rapid Fire are great movies of his too.

The soundtrack for this movie is incredible.

Whether consciously or otherwise Heath Ledger's Joker was absolutely inspired by The Crow. The gun fight style was novel to western cinema at the time, copying the Hong Kong films of John Woo... you can draw a direct line from The Crow to The Matrix's gunplay (I believe some of the crew were the same) and from there to every modern action movie, so to say it was influential is an understatement. The soundtrack was one of the best of the 90s too, also hugely influential to show that those sort of alternative artists could be on a movie soundtrack rather than more mainstream music or just a film score, and the tracks by Nine Inch Nails and The Cure are such bangers that you still hear them fairly regularly at alt nights (the drumming on "Burn" is just phenomenally brutally pulse-raising). This, Blade, and Spawn are also the three movies that set the tone for superhero movies for over two decades, previously the only "grim" superhero was the 80s take on Batman, after those movies EVERYTHING was, to the point of cliche, pretty much until Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse.

The soundtrack to this movie takes me right back to being a teenager in the early 90s. Great times

This movie is beautifully dark and gritty, and Brandon Lee is badass. Loving this reaction Laurenn.

I never get tired of this movie; the end chokes me up every time. A Brandon Lee masterpiece. R.I.P.

Michael Massee, the actor who accidentally shot Brandon on the set, was so traumatized that he never got over the incident. He passed in 2016 still haunted by it. In a crazy irony he died of stomach cancer (Brandon was shot in the stomach though it traveled to his spine). RIP to both Brandon and Michael.

This is a yearly movie experience for me and my dad. I remember him watching it the night before Halloween each year when I was little, but I wasn't allowed to stay up and watch it with him until I turned 10. Since then, we've watched it on October 30th every year. I'm so happy that you liked it! Me and my choccy milk enjoyed watching with you!

There is NEVER to be a remake of this film, Period!!!!!! It was as perfect a portrayal of Eric that there has ever been, Brandon was magnificent. RIP Brandon.

Man, The Crow was an absolutely badass film. The ending was beautiful, and ofc Brandon and Eliza's tribute really sent audiences to tears 😭💔

18:31 T-Birds switch from spitting like an alley cat to piss your pants terror is smooth and immediate. One of the best character transitions I’ve ever seen!

“T-Bird, buddy!” That line always cracks me up lol.

As a kid this hit so good, nailing the o'barr art and tone dead on with brandon becoming an action badass was the perfect combo. instantly became a life long favorite love story that never gets old. "Nothing is trivial" : )

25:08 this is the tribute moment for Brandon Lee, probably added in post production. The way the film frames do the slow motion thing.. RIP Brandon Lee, we 90s kids will never forget you. Nothing is trivial.. we remember.

"If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever."

Brandon was really coming into his own as an actor and could have gone full-blown action/movie star, such a shame that was cut short. Would have loved to see where his career could have gone after this film; he was looking forward to getting married to his fiancee Eliza once filming had wrapped and was optimistic about a future he sadly never got to experience.

Don't know if anybody else has mentioned this but one of the body doubles and stuntmen who took over when Lee died was the earliest job for Chad Stahelski (in the credits listed under a different last name). He was also Keanu's stuntman for the Matrix films and is the director for all the John Wick films.

Yeah i remember my dad introducing me to this movie. It’s certainly on my top 10 favorite movies. The soundtrack is awesome, the cinematography is great and Brandon Lees performance is imo Oscar worthy. That delivery of “victims. Aren’t we all?” Ooooh idk why but I love that line. His dad would’ve been proud.

One of my all time favorite movies and most likely the best soundtrack

Being... "Older" I can assure you that Devil's Night was a real thing back in the 60's, 70's and 80's. Mainly in Detroit, (but also in other cities), arsonists would set countless fires that fire departments could hardly keep up with, all on the night before Halloween. I remember reading newspaper articles about it every year. Thankfully, as it became easier to track the arsonists down, Devil's Night kind of faded away over time.

20:46 That scene where Sarah says "I miss you..." was filmed after Brandon's death and she was hugging a body double. That makes it more sad. :(

I was about 17 years old when I saw this movie. The music and the aesthetics of the film stuck with me for a few years.

The police officer, played by Ernie Hudson, played Winston in the Ghostbusters trilogy and videogame. Other notable actors are Michael Wincott, Tony Todd and David Patrick Kelley

I love that you recognized the actor playing Tin Tin from "Commando" 😊👍

I still listen to this movie soundtrack a few times a year, it's just damn great. Thanks for reacting to this, loved your reaction!

This is hands down my favorite movie of all time and it always warms my heart to see people enjoy this film, especially Brandon performance

Ah, my mid 90's dark and spooky macabre phase summed up in one single movie, Lol. I loved this movie growing up and have watched it over the years when I want to reminisce over that period. Movie STILL holds up as an atmospheric action film

I'm so glad you loved this movie. It's been my favorite for the past 18 years. The performances, the orchestral music, the soundtrack, the action, the drama, the set design, the cinematography, etc. Everything was perfect. Rest in Paradise to Brandon Lee and Michael Massee aka Fun Boy.

Fun fact: Devil’s Night arsons were a very real thing here in Detroit, especially in the 80’s. We had a record 810 Arsons occur in 1984.

Oh man, one of my all time faves. I dress up as The Crow for Halloween when I didn't have time to get a costume. It's effortlessly to replicate this look. So cool and some moms recognize me as The Crow.

This really is my favorite soundtrack ever! It really captured the essence of the early 90s (92-94 namely) with its use of the industrial sound. Nine Inch Nails, The Thrill Kill Cult, The Cure, Helmet, Rage Against The Machine, Pantera…it was all so well used.

I still rock out to this soundtrack. Born in 86’, so this movie is my childhood!

One of my favourite films of all time, near perfect gothic fantasy revenge thriller love story - so many different elements coming together to make something that no-one will be able to capture again. I could go on for days about now brilliant this film is, seriously.

I got to see this on the big screen, when it was originally released. The soundtrack album is definitely worth a purchase; it really captures the vibe of that time. I also think this is a deeply romantic movie at heart, and Brandon’s performance is definitely the highlight. Great reaction, and greetings from Ireland! 🙏🏻

The Crow ... My favorite Halloween movie. It's a horror flick, but for the bad guys. It's very original. It's also probably the best love story ever. That, even in the darkest, most slimy, grimey, evil environment, love still prevails. This movie gets me in the feely feels everytime. Thanks for watching.

My favorite movie of all time. You couldn't help but get emotionally attached to the character. The haunting music carried it. Thanks for playing through it. I enjoyed watching it over your shoulder. Great editing.

Still have this graphic novel safely tucked away in my collection. This movie was a great representation of the story and I love both. A simple plot of back to life, get revenge that carries so much weight with it with all the great lines, the beautiful love story within and the extra stories of the supporting characters. Despite the magic of it all, Eric and Sherri/Sarah and Albrecht and hell, even Darla are so very human.

I saw this in the theater, went and got a tattoo of Brandon Lee as the Crow the next day. It is still my all time favorite movie to this day. It has flaws, but it resonated with me. The diametrically opposed themes of death and resurrection, love and vengeance, the way they chose to handle backstory and exposition through pschometry, making it an ability as well as a storytelling element, Graeme Revell's score, the soundtrack, and of course most of all... Brandon Lee's performance... love this movie. Glad you enjoyed it.

Great reaction!! This is one of my favorite movies of all-time. Among many moments in this film I remember getting chills when Eric is ripping that solo on top of the roof in the sunset before smashing the guitar in anger. You realize dude was a damn good musician and that solo was the last time he would get to do the thing that gave him joy in life.

Lauren. Thank you so much for watching this movie. This is one of my absolute favorite movies. It is a shame, the son of the iconic Bruce Lee, Brandon, passed away so young. He had an amazing career ahead of him. He was handsome, great range of acting, he can be dramatic or funny (Showdown in Little Toyko was another of his films with Dolph Lundgren). This movie is amazing in the real life lesson it teaches. Form the mother being the word of god on lips hearts of all children. To the nothing is trivial. (my mom and dad always did little things for each other because at end of day love isn't about money. It is the little things you do for people that matter and stay with you. Ie. my mom always kissed and told my dad she loved him before bed no matter how their day went. My dad would always do-little things for my mom too like help with dishes even though he worked 13 hours on railroad, etc. This movie was so beautiful. Again, thank you for watching this classic.

One of my favourite movies of all time. The soundtrack to this and Queen of the damned are 2 of the best movie soundtracks ever made. I use to be goth and still have my fall length leather jacket from 25 years ago.

Hi Laurenn, when it comes to gothic-related movies, immediately 3 names come to my mind: "Interview with the vampire" (1994), "Dark City" (1998) and this one. Have a look at the other ones if you don't know them already.

This is one of a Kind Masterpiece of a Movie. The Vibe, the visual gothic/grundge Style, the Score/Songs and the awesome Cast. The Death-Scene of David Patrick Kelly is one of the greatest Gosebumps-Moments ever. R.i.P. Brandon Lee. Taken way too soon

Brandon was so awesome in this movie. So much it makes me really torn about seeing the upcoming reboot.

Wow this one takes me back. I was deep into my jr high emo phase. Great movie Rip Brandon Lee

I thought this movie's style would be right up your street! Its a truly iconic film.

The part where the kids are running around and he’s smiling in slow motion, that was the last scene he did before he passed away.

I have always enjoyed this movie very cool vibes. Great reaction Lady Laurenn.

The soundtrack is so good, especially The Cure's title. Such a tragic loss. This hits me in the feels every time I see it. Another great classic is Showdown in Little Tokyo, a buddy cop movie with Brandon and Dolph Lundgren against triads, which is fun. Feel so bad for Michael Massee who played Funboy who fired the shot that accidentally killed Lee. Massee has only spoken about this incident on film once, and you can see how torn up he still is today over this accident.

Yes, finally. This is the reaction I was waiting for. Thank you!!!

Great movie !! I watched it so many times when I was younger and Brandon Lee was on his way to being a huge action movie star. He was in a couple of other pretty good action movies like Showdown in Little Tokyo with Dolph Lundgren and Rapid Fire with Powers Boothe. Great reaction !! Thank you so much for such a special treat.

I love this movie, one of my favorites, and I loved your reaction, I really liked how you focused on the more quiet and calm moments in the film.

OMG, did this films emotional sub-theme about life bring out the feels, and the coveted Laurenn-Tear?

One of my most favorite films ever. The soundtrack (and score both) probably shaped me way more than any other one thing in my youth. This came out i think i was like 13 or so, i was in jr high, and helped at a comic shop, so i knew the movie was coming out beforehand, and all the images I'd seen looked so amazing, and then the soundtrack hit and it made me wanna check out the comic. DO YOURSELF THE FAVOR....find the TPB of this. Shouldn't set you back more than 20ish bucks, and it's a fairly quick read.

I got to see this opening night. It played in one of the theaters in downtown Chicago, and your thought about this story having that goth appeal was evident that night. I think 90% of the audience there were all in their goth best, and it was just a fun showing. I have the blue ray and I hope a proper 4K release comes out, with a much improved audio track, the voices get lost in the music and sound effects.

I'm really surprised this is the first time LoveLaurenn has seen this movie. Looking at her general aesthetic with her decorations behind her and how she, herself, appears, The Crow is a movie that I thought would be dead up her alley.

So glad you reacted to this often overlooked movie. Brandon was great in it, and was a combination of the punisher and the joker, with the righteous anger of John Wick.

I worshipped this movie as a teen, RIP Brandon ✊It released at the perfect time when grunge started to die and dark alternative music started getting big like Tool.

A really great film. I grew up watching this a lot, a very different film from some other revenge type films, and Brandon Lee was really great. It's a shame his life was cut short all due to a very preventable accident. The comic is pretty good too, from what I've seen.

Saw this 13 times in the theatres. I'd suggest watching "Showdown in Little Tokyo" it's a not as great a movie as this one, but it is a satisfying action flick with Brandon Lee and Dolph Lundgren (Drago from Rocky IV) with some good humor and great action. (edit→) So glad you watched this ofcourse!

I saw this movie when it came out, and it's been one of my favourites since then. This movie thought me two essential things: 1. Small things matter and are the important ones. 2. True love is forever and never dies.

One of my all-time favorite movies! And, it had such a killer soundtrack. Nine Inch Nails' cover of Joy Division's "Dead Souls" is AMAZING.

Wow ! I really didn't expect that movie reaction. this is amazing i miss brandon lee I love it when you are sooooo surprised by everything, your eyes are shining 😂😂😂 Amazing 💖

Ever since having seen The Crow upon its release, it has been one of my most favourite films. Not only because the performances are excellent, but because it’s visually stunning, has possibly one of the best soundtracks; & also because of what Proyas achieved. The Crow was filmed somewhat back to front; with Brandon Lee filming all the scenes of him in make up first. This meant that the scenes of him without the now iconic make up would be some of the last filmed on the production; & sadly the last Lee would’ve ever film. On March 31, 1993, Lee was filming a scene where his character, Eric, is shot after witnessing the beating and rape of his fiancée. Actor Michael Massee's character Funboy fires a .44 Smith & Wesson Model 639 revolver at Lee as he walks into the room. A previous scene using the same gun had called for inert dummy cartridges fitted with bullets, but no powder or primer, to be loaded in the revolver. For close-up scenes that use a revolver, where the bullets are clearly visible from the front, and do not require the gun to actually be fired, dummy cartridges provide a more realistic appearance than blank rounds, which have no bullet. Instead of purchasing commercial dummy cartridges, the film's prop crew, hampered by time constraints, created their own by pulling the bullets from live rounds, dumping the powder charge, then reinserting the bullets. In the fatal scene, which called for the revolver to be actually fired at Lee from a distance of 12-15 feet, the dummy cartridges were exchanged for blank rounds, which feature a live powder charge and primer, but no bullet, thus allowing the gun to be fired without the risk of an actual projectile. As the production company had sent the firearms specialist home early, responsibility for the guns was given to a prop assistant who was unaware of the rule for inspecting all firearms before and after any handling. Therefore, the barrel was not checked for obstructions when the time came to load it with the blank rounds. Since the bullet from the dummy round was already trapped in the barrel, this caused the .44 Magnum bullet to be fired out of the barrel with virtually the same force as if the gun had been loaded with a live round, and it struck Lee in the abdomen, mortally wounding him. O'Barr later remarked that losing Lee was like losing his fiancée all over again, and he regretted ever writing the comic in the first place. In an interview in 2005, 12 years after the incident, Massee revealed that he still had nightmares about it, stating, "I don't think you ever get over something like that”. Massee died on 20th October 2016 & right up until he passes away, had never watched the film. Another cast member impacted by Lee’s death was Rochelle Davis who played Sarah. Davis struggled with mental health & substance abuse in the years following the films release; on top of which she spent a period of time homeless. From following her social media, she’s turned her life around & is now making occasional appearances at various conventions. Also, The Cure, who composed the song ‘Burn’ specifically for the film, up until only a few years back refused to play it out of respect. After a great deal of soul-searching, Proyas and the rest of The Crow's cast and crew arrived at the conclusion that Lee would have insisted that they finish the film. With most of the actor's scenes completed, it was up to special effects house Dream Quest to fill in the blanks, which they accomplished in a number of ways. For the scene in which a newly-returned-from-the-grave Eric returns to his old apartment, for example, unused footage of Lee was used, with the actor's image digitally composited into a shot of the apartment set. For a few other key images, however, the effects technicians turned to techniques that were, in 1993, ridiculously cutting edge. Proyas brought in a relatively green stunt performer by the name of Chad Stahelski, who had been good friends with Lee and had a similar build. For a handful of scenes, including the one in which Eric sports his eerie makeup for the first time, approaching his window as lightning briefly illuminates the room, Stahleski stood in for Lee during shooting. Then, Dream Quest used previously captured footage of Lee to digitally graft the actor's face on Stahleski's body. The resulting shots certainly benefit from their brevity and from the darkness in which they were shot, but even today, the effect holds up remarkably well. Stahleski went on to direct John Wick; & I have a strong feeling that had Lee not died, he’d have been cast into the role!!!

In the 90's i was the token white EDM fan,but a lover of graphic novels,and loved O'Barrs work. So i went to watch this and its abysmal sequel. Can remember being sat in the cinema,being surrounded by emos and goths,and hearing someone say " finally,someone made a movie for us",and then his mate replied "nah,this is for everyone". Got talking to them afterwards..a white raver and a bunch of leather clad painted 20 yr olds...and just sat in a pub discussing the movie,and how it affected us all the same but differently. Now im a 49 yr old dad of 2 and still friends with that crowd of "freaks' i met that night. Its a movie i watch at least once a week,and still get goosebumps every damn time! And we still talk about it.

the moment she said "Im excited to find out what kind of movie this is" I knew I was in for a treat.

At 18:40, T Bird's death is my favorite scene. He only read that poem one time over a year ago. I TRULY WONDER, how many times he looked in a mirror and said, "Abashed the Devil stood, and saw how awful goodness was." He tries to argue his way out. When he realizes he recognizes Eric, and things aren't normal, he stops fighting immediately. He KNOWS, he belongs in hell. He repeats the poem as he understands it's true meaning.

I Remember watching this in a British Army NAAFI cinema as a young soldier when it came out, sadly we already knew he'd tragically died making it, so we never got to see just how good an actor this obviously very talented lad could of been, he's left this as a great legacy as to what he could do and sadly the sequel starring T2's Edward 'John Connor' Furlong is not in the same league.

The soundtrack to this movie was an absolute classic. So many great songs.

Woop! Another VHS that I watched at far too young an age (like 11 I think). Gritty, gothic brilliance! RIP Brandon.

I'm so glad you finally watched this! This is such a beautiful movie! One of my absolute favorites of all time! Loved the reaction as well! Great video!

Wow Lauren! You actually just made my year! I'm so happy you are finally watching the Crow. I absolutely love this movie and have seen it over 1,000 times and would always watch it the night before one of my martial arts tournaments. .Bruce and Brandon Lee are my heroes and i actually have tattoos of them. Phenomenal reaction! You are absolutely amazing Lauren! Thank you!🥰

This movie captures the vibe and soundtrack of my goth/metal teenage years in the 90s perfectly. Another great movie of this era is Judgement Night, excellent crossovermetal soundtrack.

I'm shocked that LoveLaurenn had never seen this movie before. It's a classic.

"Freeze! Dont move! One more move and youre dead." "And I say, I`m dead and I move." Such a awesome line.

Brandon had alot of potential to be a great actor! It's sad that we lost him so soon! A dark movie that inspired many movies as you said, like Punisher or Spawn ! And of course he looked awesome with that make up in the movie, and yeah he had a charm of a young rockstar who wasn't afraid to confront this murderers! 🤘❤🦇

Definitely had a lot of great shots of Brandon Lee, was definitely a good movie! Enjoyed your reactions!!! weeeee

This may be the first The Crow reaction I have seen from my sub list. Thank you for watching it. I watched this with my best fried when we were young teens. This made me very nostalgic today.

Not only is the soundtrack amazing but the score is beautiful. Lots of ethereal atmospheric arrangements that really add to the mood of the film. All this combined with a great performance and excellent direction/cinematography.

I wondered when you would get around watching this. You should also watch "The Lost Boys", "Weird Science", "Valley Girl (1983)", "Pretty in Pink", and "Some Kind of Wonderful". The characters are mostly of the Goth-y or alt variety and their soundtracks are pretty good.

The first movie my wife and I ever saw together. Nothing is trivial.

Great reaction. I saw this in the theater with some friends, the night I graduated high school. Love this movie. I hope you watch Brandon Lee in Showdown in Little Tokyo. I think you would enjoy it. If you're interested in an 80's version, you may enjoy The Wraith.

I was like 6 years old when Brandon Lee died and now I am 35 years old man it's been that long since he's gone 😔

Fantastic reaction, Laurenn. If you ever get the chance read the ordinal story by James O’Barr. It’s deeply emotional and haunting!

Love your reactions Laurenn. You are reacting to some of my favourite movies great job.

Oh my god thank you for doing this movie. Hands down one of my top five favorites of all time.

Since you mention you like the music alot I'd let you know that Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails had a big part in this, from the music choices to some of the costume design, and the song playing near the beginning of the movie when he's running across the rooftops is "dead souls" by NIN