Ever since a remake of The Crow was announced, pretty much everyone universally said "really? That's the film you're remaking?" This highlights the general skepticism about the necessity and value of remakes, especially of iconic films.
The film isn't doing very well at all on the reviews front either, with both the critic score and user score on Metacritic sitting at a 29/100 and 3.1/10 respectively. This reinforces the idea that simply rehashing beloved classics often fails to resonate with audiences.
Proyas has shared some more of his thoughts on his Facebook page since the film launched: "I thought the remake was a cynical cash-grab. Not much cash to grab it seems." This succinctly captures the perception that the remake lacked sincere artistic intent.
If you're finding a bit of joy in its failure, you're not the only one, as the original film’s director Alex Proyas openly celebrated the poor reception of the remake, indicating a deep-seated belief in the originality of his work.
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