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The Raven (I) (2012) 6.3
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6.3/10 from 45,895 users
Metascore: 44/100
Reviews: 153 user | 245 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com When a madman begins committing horrific murders inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's works, a young Baltimore detective joins forces with Poe to stop him from making his stories a reality. Director:James McTeigue |
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Cast
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Capt. Charles Hamilton
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Maddux
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Captain Eldridge
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Ivan
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Mrs. Bradley
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Reagan
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Doc Clements
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Percy
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This movie is set in the mid 1800s and involves poet Edgar Allan Poe. A serial killer is on the loose and murdering people using Poe's descriptions from his published stories and poems. Poe teams up with Detective Fields, a Baltimore policeman to try and catch the killer by using his knowledge of the descriptions. Even though the stories are fictional, they start to become reality and the killer is a step ahead of them. Then it takes on a personal note as Poe's lover becomes a target. Will they stop the killer in time? Written by Michael Hallows Eve
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The only one who can stop a serial killer is the man who inspired him.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for bloody violence and grisly images | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
27 April 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El cuervo See more »Box Office
Budget:
$26,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$7,289,642 (USA) (27 April 2012)Gross:
$16,005,978 (USA) (6 July 2012)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Arranged by Lucas Vidal
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Joaquin Phoenix was at one point in negotiations to star in the project together with Jeremy Renner. Phoenix would have played Poe to Renner's police inspector Fields, but the deal fell through when Renner decided to do Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. See more »Goofs
The pistol Captain Hamilton points at Poe in the carriage, in 1849, is a Remington double-barrel derringer, not produced until 1866. See more »Soundtracks
"Album for the young, OP.39, No. 9 Waltz"Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Arranged by Lucas Vidal
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I am a big fan in general of "WhoDunnit" movies, and I was keen to see what 'The Raven' had in store. I went in assuming that it would be like any other 'Jack the Ripper'/19th century killer movie and that it would predictable. I was right in my assessment, but inspite of these cliché's the Raven was a brilliant film mainly because of the following:
- The movie was beautifully shot. It has a very 'sleepy hollow' feeling
throughout. - The use of Poe's work and the poetic climax was excellent. I enjoyed this bit a lot as it left me with things to think about after watching the film, something which is testimony to the fact that the film made an impact. - Great character development of John Cusack/Poe. Made for a dark, mysterious man with a twisted view of the world. Exciting. - There were many tense moments, great chases and small pieces of puzzle solving( like in console games) making for small mysteries within one large mystery, thus keeping you engrossed all the way.To summarise, the Raven was riotous ride through Victorian era type settings, keeps you on the egde of your seat, the mini puzzles keep you busy and the plot and character development( Poe) was excellent, Definitely worth a watch and an 8 out of ten for me.
P.S. The film has gore so if you can't stand that, don't watch it. It's not a Hostel or a SAW, but there is gore and blood.