Crank (2006)

Yawn. Poorly Filmed Snooze Fest.

Very best movie i ever watch

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

How sad is this?

Crank is a very rare breed of film that takes the conventions of a traditional movie and throws them out of a moving car. It's story is basic and to the point, but my belief is that heavily action oriented films should allow their watchers to switch off their brains and just glide through every awesome detail of it. The cinematography in Crank is excellent, from camera angles that I've found potentially too gimmicky for other films, they are used to precision here. The film delights in fast cutting, hard hitting stunts and scenes that are very anti establishment. Crank gets you geared up with a thumping soundtrack and scenes of wincing brutality, the likes of which I have rarely seen on screen. Time should also be taken to review Jason Statham's performance in the film. You feel like you are really getting inside the mindset of a vengeful, unhinged, hard-man/maniac and I personally love every second of it. There are also some great comedy moments, especially featuring Amy Smart's character trying to bring things back down to earth, often with unusual consequences.You shouldn't think about any of the small print while watching the film. If you're questioning the realism or fundamentals of Crank at any time, without letting them wash over you with a smirk, you are not the target demographic. Switch off that brain and let this unique, high octane, barnstormer of a film, roll with the awesome punches it so clearly wants to throw at you.

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

Crank is a film all about Survival Our hero "Jason Statham" played it very well.This film has got a funny Statham with his trademark in films "brutal action sequences" the action was not good as "The Transporter" but we can understand as it is concentrated more on Survival so I agree with that.But don't get me wrong the action was good at its place as in a Crank film it is expected to.Apart from this the acting comedy was good and "Amy Smart" the lead role actress fully suits as a co-star to Statham.The Supporting actors were good and the direction is also done very well.It has got 7.0/10 on IMDb and it deserves it fully.Seeing Statham in brutally but funny was a good experience for us (Statham fans) I hope this franchise continues to make sequels.

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.