Despite feeling split about 'The Crow: Salvation' for a decent chunk whilst watching, the more I think about it the more I recognise that I did suitably enjoy it.
It took me a fair while to warm to Eric Mabius as the titular character, but by the time the end credits rolled around I got enough out of his performance - it's good enough. Kirsten Dunst is an interesting cast member, as is 'Prison Break' alum Jodi Lyn O'Keefe. Fred Ward gives a solid showing, probably the standout away from/alongside Mabius.
It's a definite improvement on the unfortunately lousy 'The Crow: City of Angels'. The story here felt more in line with the original (if still far adrift in terms of quality and style), with enough differences but also a few callbacks of sorts. I do like how they explain the main character's facial features in this one.
As for a rating, I was umming and ahing between 6/10 and 7/10. The latter just about wins out.
2024-09-05
