Crank
Crank

Crank

2006Movie88 minEnglish

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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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users72%
Director: Mark Neveldine, Brian TaylorGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Professional hitman Chev Chelios discovers he's been poisoned and has only a short time to live unless he can keep his adrenaline levels soaring. Pursued by his enemies and racing against the clock, Chev embarks on a violent and chaotic rampage through Los Angeles to find an antidote and exact revenge.

Critical Reception

Crank was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its relentless pace, inventive action sequences, and Jason Statham's energetic performance. However, some found its over-the-top violence and thin plot to be excessive and lacking substance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-octane action and unique premise.
  • Jason Statham's charismatic and intense performance is a highlight.
  • Criticized by some for its excessive gore and simplistic narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's nonstop action and Jason Statham's compelling lead role, often citing it as a fun, adrenaline-fueled ride. Some viewers found the plot a bit thin and the violence too extreme.

Fun Fact

The distinctive neon green "battery acid" concoction that the doctor injects Chev with was created using a mixture of Gatorade and food coloring.

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John Chard

John Chard

A violent and vulgar distraction. Indeed, British magazine Radio Times reviewed Crank and called it a violent and vulgar distraction, maybe so if you be a little prudish and timid of stomach for high octane thrills. Crank is utterly bon...