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Action anti-hero Jason Statham is competing with himself to make the most relentless, non-stop action flick imaginable. In Crank, Statham stars as a hit man named Chev Chelios who's been poisoned by some Chinese toxin; the only way to stave it off is to keep his adrenalin flowing, which requires him to drive at top speeds through crowded traffic, start fights in bars, and run pell-mell down hospital corridors while wearing one of those humiliating smocks that tie in the back. In other words, Crank is high-end pop-trash, filled with many preposterous/ingenious stunts and over-the-top performances (Dwight Yoakam, Sling Blade, is downright droll as a doctor offering Chev assistance), marred by an unpleasant attitude towards women (Amy Smart, Outside Providence, will not look back on this as one of her signature roles). This is a movie for the audience who enjoyed Transporter and Transporter 2 but wanted Statham's perpetual scowl to become a kind of theatrical mask, a perpetual signifier of intensity that begs--nay, demands--that everything around it rise to a mutual level of absurdity. Fans of Luc Besson (Leon/The Professional, District 13) will find Crank to be simpatico. --Bret Fetzer
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Action thriller starring Jason Statham as ace hitman Chev Chelios, who learns that he has been injected with a poison that will kill him if his heart rate drops below a certain point. Racing against time and against his own body, Chev must keep up the pressure as he tracks down the men responsible and exact his violent revenge.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I feel I need to write a positive review looking at the list of abuse this has been subjected to!
I can't understand how so many people hated this film. Yeah, it's daft, but come on, how many action films don't have a credibility stretching premise? (Face Off, The Rock, Gone in 60 Seconds, all of the Mission Impossible films etc).
I sat and watched this with my partner last night and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. It pretty much runs in real time, and doesn't let up from start to finish. Jason Statham does exactly what you want (and expect) of him, with his perpetual scowl and well delivered one liners. There was a nice thread of humour throughout, and some fun characters (the dead-pan doctor was a nice touch).
Lighten up people, and get a sense of humour.
I can't understand how so many people hated this film. Yeah, it's daft, but come on, how many action films don't have a credibility stretching premise? (Face Off, The Rock, Gone in 60 Seconds, all of the Mission Impossible films etc).
I sat and watched this with my partner last night and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. It pretty much runs in real time, and doesn't let up from start to finish. Jason Statham does exactly what you want (and expect) of him, with his perpetual scowl and well delivered one liners. There was a nice thread of humour throughout, and some fun characters (the dead-pan doctor was a nice touch).
Lighten up people, and get a sense of humour.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By CR78
Format:DVD
It always amuses me when people go see a movie and comment on it not being something that it never intended to be. If you want believable storylines and actions, character development and seriousness then you'd never come and watch this movie to begin with.
Crank is an all out actionfest film, a thrillride from beginning to end. Yes there's unrealistic events, yes there's moments that are downright amusing, but it does what it says on the tin. We're not talking The Shawshank Redemption here people.
Statham plays his typical Lock Stock/Transporter style which fits this film perfectly. Basically it's action at 200mph from beginning to end with some fantastic camerawork and some great moments which you can't help but enjoy. Sure there are some scenes (especially coming towards the end but I won't leave any spoilers) that look a bit dodgy, but I think we can forgive that for this type of film.
Personally I loved it. If you want an all out action packed film full of stunts, women and a few laughs then you can't go wrong with this. If you want character driven thoughtfulness then look elsewhere. All I can say is, send the mrs out, get the mates round, crack open a few beers, whack this on and prepare to be entertained.
Crank is an all out actionfest film, a thrillride from beginning to end. Yes there's unrealistic events, yes there's moments that are downright amusing, but it does what it says on the tin. We're not talking The Shawshank Redemption here people.
Statham plays his typical Lock Stock/Transporter style which fits this film perfectly. Basically it's action at 200mph from beginning to end with some fantastic camerawork and some great moments which you can't help but enjoy. Sure there are some scenes (especially coming towards the end but I won't leave any spoilers) that look a bit dodgy, but I think we can forgive that for this type of film.
Personally I loved it. If you want an all out action packed film full of stunts, women and a few laughs then you can't go wrong with this. If you want character driven thoughtfulness then look elsewhere. All I can say is, send the mrs out, get the mates round, crack open a few beers, whack this on and prepare to be entertained.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
but after 20 minets it gets very boring, this isnt a bad film but its not much good either this is more of a fasinating failure
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Better than Crank 2
We found this film to be quite funny. It was alright but not one Jason Stathum`s better films. Much prefer some of his other films
Published 21 days ago by beth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Crank
My son loved it and it's Jason Statham what more do you need, I also bought him the followup and he loved that as well
Published 24 days ago by Mrs. Sandra Strachan
1.0 out of 5 stars
did not say it would not play in uk
would not play on my region thought blu- ray played on all blu ray players make sure it play over here before buying
Published 1 month ago by keith
1.0 out of 5 stars
crank
Poor film. cheap. too fast. poor story. i watched it but i was a bit disappointed. not the usual jason. poor ideas. it misses originality
Published 2 months ago by marco giaretta
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
DEFINITELY Not one to watch with the kids around, well worth the dosh!V. violent. Great viewing, funny in parts too.
Published 2 months ago by Robert Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars
good
watched crank great film good price fast delivery.realy good so went on to buy crank 2 would def recommend,great low prices
Published 2 months ago by tracy
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bad movie
I didn't know it was a bad movie until my oldest brother watched it. It was for our younger brother.
Published 2 months ago by Jillian Johnson
1.0 out of 5 stars
Absolute Stupid Violent Rubbish
What a waste of time and money this was what a dissapointing mess of a film, why does he make such trash. I would not bother wasting your time and money on this one.
Published 3 months ago by septimus-blake
5.0 out of 5 stars
Crank
cheap and cheerful. came within two days of ordering. cracking film for a great price. came wrapped just like you would of just brought it out the shop. fantastic.
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