Bill Skarsgård Has a Crow-ded 2024
It seems like Bill Skarsgård is really getting into the action movie scene. The guy is known for more spooky roles, but with a whole batch of action-packed flicks coming out this year, things are looking intense for Bill! You’ve got "The Crow", a reboot of the classic 1994 film, which will bring in a new crowd of fans for its own gothic revenge take, but that's not his only venture! You also have "Boy Kills World", which debuted earlier in the year, where he's out to take revenge for the death of his family, that whole vengeance-fueled hero vibe! These are two completely different action styles - so we are really gonna get to see his versatility!
However, things didn't go entirely smoothly with "Boy Kills World" - at the box office, anyway! It may have been a pretty high-risk movie, which might have had some impact, and that makes people wonder about how the next movie, "The Crow" is going to pan out, especially because its a super big-budget remake. With this level of re-invention, there's always a little more at stake!
The Crow 2024: Living Up To a Legendary Legacy
It’s pretty brave (some would say even bold!) to remake "The Crow" – a 90s classic known for its grittiness and style. People have a certain vision in mind - that iconic, feathered cape and brooding bad-boy energy! Now we’ve got a new version with Skarsgård, so let's see how he takes on this whole supernatural vengeance thing!
You’ve got to admit there is some pressure to meet up with the superstar-level impact of the 1994 "The Crow". Some say it’s a pretty good remake - there's also some major concern about it not being as intense or even cool. But for a guy who can go from creepy Pennywise the clown to intense action hero, we’ve got to see where this will take his career!
"Boy Kills World" Didn’t Totally Kill It!
Now let's talk "Boy Kills World." For a small-scale, indie action flick, it wasn’t the worst outcome. Remember the production costs on "Boy Kills World" were really minimal. They had to make sure the profits didn't break the bank! It was also projected that the profits would be much lower at the start, so it kind of just met the predictions. This may not have made everyone super thrilled about a whole new type of hero but it's got an aesthetic that seems to fit into Bill's style as well!
We know this is not where "The Crow" needs to land – the budgets for remakes are usually huge - so it's got a ton of competition for attention, as it's going up against some serious summer action flicks in 2024. The thing is, it would be super sad to see this new version fail. There's still that chance, it could just be the new action hit for the year, but right now that doesn’t look very likely. We're crossing our fingers and hoping "The Crow" can manage to stand on its own wings, make some bank, and find some acclaim in a very saturated market!
What the Reviews Say, and the Next Step For Bill?
There’s always hope. Even though "The Crow" got a pretty negative review after its SDCC screening, it's not totally over yet! And we don’t know for sure if people will be into the movie's tone because it will depend on what those reviewers ultimately reveal! Some folks loved that "gritty-gothic" aesthetic of the first film! It had a huge fan base!
Remember the original "The Crow" scored a whopping 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s a pretty high standard! It has become a true cult classic - and a major reference point for all sorts of dark fantasy action! So when "The Crow 2024" hits the screen, it'll need to impress and maybe even capture a new audience. That said, we've gotta wait for that critical reception, because when the movie hits, people are definitely going to have their own opinions! We’ll know by the time this film comes out whether or not "The Crow" can live up to those high standards and capture audiences. As far as Bill Skarsgård is concerned? Well, there's a ton of work coming his way, and we know this action hero is one of the stars that'll continue to grow and grab attention in the future.
