Chev Chelios, a hit man wanting to go straight, lets his latest target slip away. Then he awakes the next morning to a phone call that informs him he has been poisoned and has only an hour to live unless he keeps adrenaline coursing through his body while he searches for an antidote.
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Crank is nothing but a big excuse to pump a bunch of stupid testosterone pumping scenes together. This movie is the stereotypical man's dream, graphic nonstop action and violence, nude women, and the ogling of females private parts 24/7. I will say that I think Jason Statham is a pretty good actor, which is why I have no idea why he would choose to star in such a stupid movie! Seriously the plot to this movie is just testosterone, that's all that is. I mean scene after scene after scene shows Jason Statham either killing people or screwing his girlfriend in public why bystanders cheer on. I really hated this movie because there was nothing that convinced me to keep watching, there was nothing interesting AT ALL. First of all, I'm not a prude OK, I can take a lot and I'm pretty liberal about what I watch, but the violence and sex in this movie is just degrading and exploitative. I was seriously just sitting there watching this crap unfold asking myself what the heck am I watching. And to all the men out there who like this movie: why is this such a typical "guy movie"?? I mean what is so appealing? Is it the constant ANTI-GAY sentiment (uses of f****t). Is it seeing women have no purpose but something to screw when you need adrenaline?? Or seeing a guy's hand get sliced off?? This movie is so low its sad. I'm so disappointed that Amy smart did this movie, she plays such an idiot and there's no purpose to her role other than something to have sex with. The plot is sooo stupid, it's just an excuse for a bunch of crazy insane events to happen. Crank is a piece of GARBADGE! For people who say this is a great movie for men, that's sad, and it makes me ashamed to be a male. This is not a "guy" movie, it's a BAD movie. 1/10. Is zero an option??
Crank (2006):Dir: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor / Cast: Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Efren Ramirez, Dwight Yoakam, Jose Pablo Cantillo: Silly action comedy about adrenaline as Jason Statham awakens to discover his body poisoned and an hour to live. He immediately springs into action to keep his heart pounding resulting in a car crash on an escalator, a hilarious public sex scene that has to be seen to be believed, and a questionable violent conclusion that proves that directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor are attempting to rise above action clichés with a wink. Statham delivers a hilarious performance as he struggles to maintain his heart rate while seeking revenge. His final scene is a great punch line consisting only of a blink of an eye, but it is a second to be savored. Amy Smart plays his dumb blonde girlfriend whose public sex scene with Statham is among the film's biggest laughs. Her appearance seems unnecessary but it works to comic effect. Flat supporting roles by Efren Ramirez as a gay street contact sought by Statham, and Dwight Yoakam as a doctor for the mob. Jose Pablo Cantillo plays a criminal rival to the Statham character and that is about it for him. Fast paced action that never quits once Statham is off and running, but it also works tremendously as a comedy as well. Interesting theme regards life and its fragility in an action film cranked full of nonsense. Score: 9 / 10
You are bored of always the same action films and you don't know what to do . Then stop what are you doing now and watch this great film. I'm not a great fan of Jason statham films (Transporter , mechanic .....) but this film delivers this film is one of the best action films without great shootouts or explosions ,because this film is a great adrenalin trip that won't let you sit tired on the couch. The film is from the first to the last minute entertaining . It's like grand theft auto in real life . The film also has for me one of the greatest and coolest beginnings in film history. I don't understand why this film is so low rated .And now you may ask why only 8/10 ? Because I'm not a guy who's giving often high ratings . 10/10 are only getting films that are for me perfect like lord of the rings ,breaking bad(also series) South Park......(And sorry for the bad English and I think also not correct grammar )
This movie is unrealistic, but it has some new original ideas. It cannot be taken seriously, but it's not boring, it's entertaining and worth watching. Russians don't produce such movies.The moment when a killer tries to shoot his girl and she doesn't notice anything is funny and odd. Liked this moment.It looks sure like GTA series.People who like risk should like it. There are people who like risk and I am one of them.The main actor good fits the role. I think they could make a serious movie, which would have success.The script looks like amateur one, the direction and acting looks professional like we see in Hollywood films.