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I guess the main reason I watched this movie was because of the yummy Jason Statham. Love him! But, the movie was an action packed thrill ride. I don't think the action let up even once. It was a thrill to watch and is one of those movies that really takes you into another world. Of course, it's no Oscar contender, but that isn't why I watch action movies. I watch them because they are just simply entertaining, and this one ranks high in the bunch. Also good--Crank 2: High Voltage [Blu-ray].
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Jason Statham ("The Bank Job," "The Transporter") further solidifies his status as the new millennium's action hero in "Crank." In the film, directed by the team of Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, Statham plays a hit-man on his way out who is given an hour to live when he is injected by a deadly drug. In order to stay alive, he must keep moving, keeping the heart pumping and adrenaline flowing, which means he engages in many a crazy car chase, inhales pharmaceutical drugs, sky dives without a parachute and even finds time to make love to his dopey girlfriend (Amy Smart) in a scene that needs to be seen to be believed.
Without a doubt, "Crank" is the definitive action movie for the X-Box and energy-drink generation. It's loud, it's fast and it's insane. Nothing is off-limits in the hour and a half the movie plays out in. Turning off many a critic, but no doubt stimulating the senses of its intended audience, "Crank" is a brilliantly directed, tightly paced film that exceeds any and all expectations. The action is not as crazy as you would expect, in fact, it's crazier, and just when you find yourself thinking: "They wouldn't do that, would they?" they in fact, do. As first time feature film directors, Neveldine and Taylor handle the action with natural ease, going for the jugular with each and every scene. The editing is fast and hyper, feeling a lot like a music video at times, but is appropriate for the material at hand. Fact is, this isn't meant to be an intelligent (although it's not dumb) or profound (but it is profoundly fun) film.
The story is simple, straight and to the point. You get all major plot-points within ten minutes at the beginning of the film, and from there on out, it's non-stop action and insanity. Truth be told, "Crank" is just as much a video game experience as it is a movie, and you'll even find several subtle references to old-school gaming that help set the tone. While the film is admittedly over-the-top and afflicted with A.D.D., what you see is what you get, and those who want a high-voltage action film that never lets up and is never afraid to push the limits of good taste will find "Crank" a satisfying fix.
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Jason Statham is the white Fred Williamson!
every movie he makes attains a cult status!
enjoy Crank there is nothing to say about this great fast paced action movie!and be ready for the Expendables!!!!!!!!!an all star action epic is on the way!
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As close as you can get to a live-action Popeye cartoon - poisoned hitman Jason Statham has to keep his adrenaline flowing full-stop as he searches for an antidote or he'll die. Cartoon violence galore, but frequently witty and has fleeting moments (like, two) of actual sweetness. Sounds like a splitting headache and almost is, but utterly sold me on its crazed premise and bizarre worldview. Also does its thing and wraps it up in 80 minutes.
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I liked the odd plot and the action is brain-candy (nothing wrong with that- after all this is not Shakespeare). It kind of reminded me of "Shoot'em Up" (which I liked better).
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