Crank

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Crank

R

Released Sep 1, 2006

1h 23m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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Ty Burr

Boston Globe

Rated: 2/4

Nov 24, 2011

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B-

Sep 7, 2011

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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

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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

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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

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deus e

*Crank* is a relentless, high-octane action film that thrives on its breakneck pacing, jump cuts, and kinetic cinematography—all of which are seamlessly integrated into the storytelling. As a genre piece designed to deliver a near-constant dopamine rush, it excels, offering a uniquely immersive and adrenaline-fueled experience. However, its portrayal of female characters leaves much to be desired. Women exist solely as strippers in cages or passive sex objects, with no agency beyond their relation to the male protagonist. The most egregious example comes in a deeply uncomfortable scene where the main character’s girlfriend initially resists his advances—both physically and verbally—only to apparently change her mind after continued coercion. This moment, framed for comedic effect, feels particularly tone-deaf and in poor taste. The result is a conflicting experience: on one hand, *Crank* delivers a fresh and engaging take on the action genre through its stylistic choices and relentless energy; on the other, its treatment of women and consent is frustratingly outdated and difficult to overlook.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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Daniel C. M

Extremely fast paced and action packed psychodelic movie that really feels like a (very effective) parody of the state of modern entertainment.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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alan g

Jason Staightham can't act.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/10/25

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andres felipe a

Son de esas película que son tan malas que las hace buena, es tan absurda que parece GTA no es una de las mejores películas de acción ni entra en un TOP pero es de esas películas que son buenas para pasar el tiempo

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/06/25

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Gabriel W

If you are looking for an action film, do not watch this movie. If you are looking for a comedy film, do not watch this movie. If you are looking for a unique crazy over the top comedy action, then this is the movie for you.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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Paul G

Crazy over the top fun. Comic book violence, great British humour.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/24/24

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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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