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Old 11-20-2006, 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by slayer666 View Post
There are so many better action flicks that I have a hard time buying that this is where the appeal comes from. The notion that Brandon Lee's death brings extra attention to the film certainly makes sense, but I don't think it can be the whole story. My theory about the popularity of The Crow rests on the following:

1. It is one of the first modern goth-inspired films, and those sad little goth kids need something to look up to.

2. The revenge tale it tells is perfect for these same goth kids who inevitably get picked on in high school. The film expresses their desire for revenge against their tormenters.
HAve a little bit of a bone to pick, do we? You dont have to be goth to like it, and if you dont, then dont buy it. im sure your 9 bucks will be missed.

Oh, and just because it is dark does not necessarily make it goth. the Popularity of soemthign with a particular group doesnt make it part of that group. Just because the French like Jerry Lewis, doesnt make him french.
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