The latest episode of the Movie Wars podcast dives deep into "The Crow: City of Angels." Just two years after Brandon Lee's tragic death, does Tim Pope and David S. Goyer's(Batman Begins writer) follow-up hit 1994's watermark? Or does it serve as a cash grab, obliterating the legacy of Brandon Lee? With a new set of villains, a tunic-wearing gang leader, and a grown-up Sara, how does Vincent Perez's Crow fare in this orange haze-filled setting? With another rocking soundtrack and the much-delayed casting of Iggy Pop, City Of Angels does what it can to extend the cult love of The Crow.

This episode delves into the controversial sequel, The Crow: City of Angels, analyzing its attempt to follow up on the cult classic that was The Crow. The hosts express their disappointment, particularly highlighting how the film fails to capture the essence of its predecessor. They discuss the film's lack of character development, especially for the new protagonist, Ash, played by Vincent Perez. The conversation reflects on how the absence of Brandon Lee's charisma and physicality significantly diminishes the film's impact. The hosts lament the film's reliance on clichés and uninspired dialogue, which leads to a lack of genuine emotional connection with the characters. They dissect the film's attempts at revenge and how the method of retribution feels unearned and poorly executed compared to the first film, ultimately labeling it as a missed opportunity that does not resonate with fans of the original.

Takeaways:

• The podcast hosts express strong disappointment in 'The Crow: City of Angels', highlighting its lack of coherence and character development.
• The discussion emphasizes that no character stood out in the sequel, making it difficult for viewers to engage with the story.
• The hosts compare the film unfavorably to the original 'Crow', noting the absence of Brandon Lee's compelling performance and physicality.
• They discuss the poor execution of flashbacks in this sequel, which ultimately detracted from the overall narrative flow.
• The hosts lament the missed potential of the sequel, mentioning that it felt rushed and poorly constructed, akin to a cash grab.
• The critique includes how the villains lacked depth and uniqueness, failing to provide any memorable or interesting dynamics.