The new Hollywood film The Crow with Bill Skarsgård in the lead role is receiving “contradictory” reviews not only from critics. However, it gets plus points with Czech viewers at least for the fact that several Czech actors played in it and it was filmed in Prague. Look forward to the names Karel Dobrý (55) and Jan Budař (47).
The film had its premiere in Czech cinemas already at the end of the holidays, and Karel Dobrý also arrived at the Prague screening (see gallery). Currently, Vrána, which is a so-called reboot of the original film from 1994, has a rating of 47% on the Czech-Slovak film database. It seems that a mix of horror, superhero genre and magical Prague not working very well yet.
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Czech actors, Prague sets
Karel Dobrý portrays medium-sized role of the villain and first he kills a lot in the movie. However, he too – accompanied by his expressive facial expressions, which we can also recognize from his Czech films – ends his film performance with death. Jan Budař has in the film just a little rollbut with a somewhat disgusting death. For the faint of heart, we prefer not to reveal more.
The film largely filmed in the Czech Republicwhich is one of the reasons why it attracts the interest of the Czech audience. In addition to classic Prague exteriors such as Freight station Žižkovthe film was shot for example in a flooded quarry in Bořené Hora near Sedlčanywhich is a famous place for diving. Other scenes played out again in Vrané nad Vltavou in former paper millswhich gave the footage an industrial feel.
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Karel Dobrý had a medium-sized villain role in the film.
What else are Dobrý and Budař playing in now?
Charles the Good should appear in one more foreign film this year. It is an adventure thriller Emperor starring Adrien Brody. The story takes place at the court of Charles V in the 16th century. Recently, he also starred in a film Bod obnovy or in series Carnival Row whether Queen and King.
According to ČSFD, it will be for actors and writers Jan Budar snapshot Crow this year’s only film act. Only in 2025 will films with him enter cinemas Franz about Franz Kafka and a new treatment Goldilocks by director Jan Těšitel. Last year you acted in films The secret and meaning of life a And we got what we wanted.
The crow has a darker psychological processing
New picture Crow (The Crow) from 2024 is a reboot of the original 1994 cult filmwhich became an icon of the gothic style and the dark superhero genre. Otherwise, it’s a comic book story from 1989.
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The Dark Crow with Bill Skarsgård was largely filmed in Prague.
He took over the direction of the new treatment Rupert Sandersknown for his visually imaginative projects such as Snow White and the Huntsman. This time, Bill Skarsgård appeared in the main role of Eric Dravenwho you may know as Pennywise the clown from the horror series To. The Crow once again revolves around the story of a man who returns from the grave to avenge the murder of his fiancée and his own death.
Unlike the original, which was directed by Alex Proyas, this reboot focuses more on the psychology of the characters and their relationships. Critics and viewers agree that, compared to the original version, which was dynamic and straightforward, the new Crow suffers from an unnecessarily lengthy plot and complex story-telling.
But go for the performance of Skarsgård, Dobrý, Budar et al. see for yourself – if you are at least interested in Czech actors and beautiful Prague – and make your own picture.
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Well, well, well! It seems we’ve got a *Czech* it out situation with the new Hollywood film The Crow. Bill Skarsgård in the lead, and the critics are as mixed up as your Auntie May at a family reunion. Is it a horror? A superhero flick? A love letter to magical Prague? Or does it just make magical use of a bit of horror for some good old Czech simplicity?
The film had its premiere at the end of the holidays – if it can survive that gauntlet, it might just make it out alive! Currently, it boasts a delightful score of 47% on the Czech-Slovak film database. So, it seems this cocktail of genres is about as potent as a watered-down Czech beer – it’s just not hitting the spot yet!
Czech actors, Prague sets
Now let’s talk about our heroes Karel Dobrý and Jan Budař. Dobrý takes on the *medium-sized* villain role… which I can only assume is a polite way of saying he’s going to be *underwhelmingly evil*? First, he kills a lot, which is great character development if you like really brief bios. But spoiler alert: he meets his own demise in a spectacular fashion, accompanied by his *hauntingly expressive* facial expressions—classic Dobrý! And don’t get me started on Budař’s character who seems to have even less screen time. But hey, at least he gets to enjoy a *somewhat disgusting death.* Bravo! Nothing like a solid Netflix binge to bring the family together afterwards.
It’s no surprise it was filmed in the Czech Republic—because if Hollywood is going to make a film about the supernatural, it might as well be set in a place where *everything* has seen its fair share of ghost stories. With breathtaking backdrops like the Freight Station Žižkov and a flooded quarry in Bořené Hora, it’s just dying to have Instagram influencers snapping away. And let’s not forget about the former paper mills in Vrané nad Vltavou! That’s right—the spooky vibe is potent, and so is the industrial feel. I mean, who doesn’t love a little nostalgia for the days when paper actually mattered?
What else are Dobrý and Budař playing in now?
Speaking of Dobrý, he’s off to star in the adventure thriller Emperor with oh-so-dreamy Adrien Brody. Perhaps he’ll play a villain with a *medium-sized* ego this time! Budař, on the other hand, is taking a breather. His next appearances in 2025 with roles in Franz and the reinvented Goldilocks. Because who doesn’t want their name associated with a goldilocks story in a sea of nihilism?
The crow has a darker psychological processing
Meanwhile, let’s reflect on The Crow itself. This reboot is like a cousin who got way too into psychology class in college. The brooding disconnect of the original has now been replaced with an examination of the characters’ relationships—because when you’re avenging your death you should definitely consider your *feelings* first! This direction is helmed by Rupert Sanders, whose past credits include the visually imaginative approach in Snow White and the Huntsman. Great, if we want our dark vengeance with a splash of *fairy dust!*
Critics are buzzing like a bee with an existential crisis, noting that while the original was straightforward and engaging, this reboot has turned into a meandering narrative as long as one of my embarrassing stories on stage. Audiences have to endure an unnecessarily lengthy plot full of *psychological turmoil* rather than just watching Bill Skarsgård look moody in gothic makeup.
So, go on and check it out, if you’ve got a hankering for a trip to beautiful Prague, love your Czech actors, or simply want to appreciate the fine art of death acting while contemplating your egne interpersonal relationships. And hey, maybe you’ll walk out thinking you’ve seen something truly unique, or you could walk out shaking your head muttering, “What was that?” Either way, it’s bound to be a laugh—or, at least an eye roll.
Source: “Will it be a hit or miss?”—everyone ever! So, grab your friends, break out the popcorn, and make a night of it. Just don’t blame me if you come out more confused than when you went in! Stay cheeky!
