Crank

Name: Crank
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: September 1, 2006
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 57
Cast: Amy Smart, Carlos Sanz, Jason Statham

2006

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Mixed or average reviews based on 19 Critic Reviews

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Lions Gate Films | Release Date: September 1, 2006 | R

Starring: Amy Smart, Carlos Sanz, Jason Statham

Summary: Chev Chelios (Statham) is about to begin his morning with an unexpected wake-up call. Groggy, practically unable to move and with a heart that's barely beating, he hears the voice of thug Ricky Verona, who reveals Chev has been poisoned in his sleep and only has an hour to live. As it turns out, Chev is a hit man who freelances for a majorChev Chelios (Statham) is about to begin his morning with an unexpected wake-up call. Groggy, practically unable to move and with a heart that's barely beating, he hears the voice of thug Ricky Verona, who reveals Chev has been poisoned in his sleep and only has an hour to live. As it turns out, Chev is a hit man who freelances for a major West Coast syndicate. A run of the mill job the night before instead went awry: he let his target slip away in an effort to quit professional killing and start a new life with his girlfriend Eve. Now, Chev must keep moving to stay alive: the only way to prolong the poison from stopping his heart is to keep his adrenaline flowing. As the clock ticks, Chelios cuts a swath through the streets of Los Angeles, wreaking havoc on those who dare stand in his way. He must rescue Eve from danger, stay two steps ahead of his nemeses and search for an antidote to save his own life. (Lionsgate)… Expand

Director: Brian Taylor and Mark Neveldine

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 88 min

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Empire Nick De Semlyen

A Saw for the action crowd, this is an intense, stripped-down ride that goes places you’d never expect. Edgy and outrageous, it should get the fearless Statham some deserved attention. Read full review

Ty Burr

Crank is an efficient, witty, junkyard dog of an action movie for its first hour. Unfortunately, the script runs out of gas before the hero does. While it's cooking, though, it's violently preposterous fun. Read full review

Michael Ordona

Neveldine and Taylor empty their handbasket of cinematic tricks. They display visual wit, have fun with pop songs, and shoot much of the film in slightly choppy fast-motion ("under-cranked," get it?). Read full review

Marc Savlov

It's a sympathomimetic monoamine that stimulates the central nervous system! Hooray epinephrine! And that's all I'm going to say about Crank. Read full review

James Berardinelli

One could argue that Crank works best as a comedy. It's occasionally funny, and some times VERY funny. Read full review

Keith Phipps

Its a stupid thrill for a while, but the high wears off, and the anything-goes approach gets headache-inducing. Read full review

Elizabeth Weitzman

Every movie's gotta have a gimmick, and Crank's is that it has an excellent shot at ending 2006 as the worst film of the year. Read full review

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Yetisburg

Nov 17, 2012

This movie is almost enlightening. Everything is done in absolute excess - the action is not only fast-paced and non-stop, but also absurd to the point of laughter. Action flick tropes are exploited to the point of parody, and calling the intended humor "blue" or "dark" would be anThis movie is almost enlightening. Everything is done in absolute excess - the action is not only fast-paced and non-stop, but also absurd to the point of laughter. Action flick tropes are exploited to the point of parody, and calling the intended humor "blue" or "dark" would be an understatement - jokes aren't just in poor taste, they're completely taboo. Add another brilliantly deadpan performance by Jason Statham and frantic, almost schizophrenic editing, and it's a befuddling, brilliant mess of movie bliss.… Expand

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JustinB.

Sep 4, 2006

Amazing movie. I've seen it twice in theaters now. The cinematography is beautiful and crazy, the action is not dull like the reviewers said, and if you want to, you can actually think about the movie -- there's more to it than just killing.

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PJK

Jul 3, 2008

Lots 'n lots 'n lots 'n lots 'n lots of action. So much that you just love it. Best action movie ever. You can really see how Jason put a lot of work into it. Truly awesome.

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Bird

Sep 20, 2006

It doesn't really make you think and it's unrealistic as hell. But it's also darn entertaining. The shots made me dizzy at times, but I also found myself laughing at how silly it was sometimes. Chelios takes himself very serious, which made it all the more appealing.

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Corwin

May 20, 2012

This movie is basically fun, mindless entertainment. It is unexpectedly funny and has stylish cinematography and over-the-top action scenes. Silly action movie done good.

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ryancarroll88

Aug 27, 2010

On one hand, you have to admire the filmmakers for keeping up with such a crazy storyline (almost to the point of Loony-Tunes cartoon-making), but on the other hand you have to question the necessity of having such an adrenaline charged "plot" to start with. Either way, it's a 1984-esqueOn one hand, you have to admire the filmmakers for keeping up with such a crazy storyline (almost to the point of Loony-Tunes cartoon-making), but on the other hand you have to question the necessity of having such an adrenaline charged "plot" to start with. Either way, it's a 1984-esque foyer into the desensitized future of film-making, so you better enjoy the ride while it lasts....… Expand

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MartinS.

Jan 13, 2007

A collosal piece of crap. Jason Statham is starting to make me reconsider the genius of Chuck Norris. Strictly for the brain dead.

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