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Chev Chelios (Jason Statham), 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's assaultive style and gleeful depravity may turn off casual action fans, but audiences seeking a strong dose of adrenaline will be thrilled by Jason Statham's raucous race against mortality.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader This is one of those movies whose empty-headed premise is so pure it’s witty: with his insatiable need for excitement, the hero is a perfect stand-in for the fanboys in the audience. Jun 23, 2022 Full Review Ty Burr Boston Globe Rated: 2/4 Nov 24, 2011 Full Review Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Rated: B- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Noah Berlatsky Everything is Horrible (Substack) Crank is an action movie about the ridiculous gratuitousness of action movies. Hollywood demands constant sex, action, violence, and motion for its genre fans. Crank takes that to an extreme of literalness. Jul 16, 2023 Full Review Allison Rose FlickDirect Described as a dark comedy, Crank offers a plot that, while not being completely unique, gives the audience something a little bit different. Rated: 4/5 May 29, 2023 Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault These movies are the corroded battery of the action film, jump-started and throwing off sparks and acid. Rated: A Sep 22, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Connor A This is a good film. Jason Statham is great and the rest of the cast is good too. The action is wild. Worth a watch if you're a fan of Statham. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/16/24 Full Review Jelisije J A movie so over the top that it leaves a memorable impression, but it also doesn't make me want to watch it again either. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/16/24 Full Review JL M I liked the plot. I am a big fan of comedy action B movies. I like Jason Stathem. He fits perfect for the lead. I would have given it a higher score, however, the "sex" in public was not consensual. She said no several times and he just disregarded her and took her on the ground in front of a ton of people. If she would have said yes, this would have been fine. But even as he always on top of her, she was saying no and hitting him. It was horrible to watch and then it was made light of which made the whole thing worse. It ruined the movie for me. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/24/24 Full Review Michael N Had to turn it off ten minutes into movie. I hated the creative directing. The close ups and first person views. Hated this movie which is disappointing since I love Jason statham! Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/17/24 Full Review MJ S This movie is ridiculous but that is what made it a good fun movie. Its high octane and over top scenes made the movie such a joy to watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/29/23 Full Review Tarik o "Crank' is the cinematic equivalent of chugging a dozen energy drinks and sprinting into a hurricane. It's a balls-to-the-wall, no-holds-barred, adrenaline-fueled madness that makes other action movies look like a calm day at the beach. Jason Statham's Chev Chelios isn't just on the edge; he's so far past it, he's in freefall with a rocket strapped to his back. The plot? It's like the filmmakers threw logic out the window, set it on fire, and then shot it with a bazooka for good measure. Directors Neveldine and Taylor have crafted a film that's part high-octane circus, part lunatic fever dream. The camera work is as unhinged as the plot, and the action sequences are so ridiculously over the top, you can't help but gawk in awe. The whole movie feels like a middle finger to the concept of 'too much'. It's loud, brash, and completely bonkers, and it revels in every insane moment. 'Crank' doesn't just defy convention; it grabs convention by the collar, gives it a wedgie, and then throws it off a building. In essence, 'Crank' is a gloriously irreverent, batshit crazy joyride through the world of action movies. It's a non-stop, heart-pounding, ludicrously entertaining spectacle that leaves you breathless – and possibly a little dizzy from all the insanity. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Chev Chelios (Jason Statham), 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.
Director
Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor
Producer
Michael Davis, Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, Richard S. Wright
Screenwriter
Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
GreeneStreet Films Inc., Lakeshore Entertainment, Radical Media, Lionsgate Films
Rating
R (Nudity|Drug Use|Pervasive Language|Sexuality|Strong Violence)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 1, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 6, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$27.8M
Runtime
1h 23m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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