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.

My friend is a big Jason Statham fan. I said to her, 'You must have LOVED 'Crank' then?' to which she said that – actually – she hated it. Her reason was that it was too 'unrealistic.' So, perhaps straight off, I should warn people that if they're expecting something majorly true to life and realistic then they better move on. Crank is 100% not realistic. There have been numerous parallels to video games (mainly the 'Grand Theft Auto' franchise) in as much as it's stupidly over-the-top, but knowingly so – so that's okay (in my book, anyway).Jason 'The Stath' Statham, plays a hit-man with a name that I can never remember how to spell and, one sunny morning in Los Angeles, he wakes up poisoned by a baddie and with less than an hour to live (but, it's also worth noting that the film's runtime is over an hour and a half, so we know that the Stath is going to last a little longer than his foe intended). However, luckily for our cockney hero (yes, he's not bothering with his faux U.S. accent) he soon figures out that if he keeps his adrenaline suitably raised then he'll be okay (well, not okay, but won't die instantly).So, that's basically the film – Jason Statham runs (literally!) from scene to scene, finding one weird and wonderful way of keeping his heart rate up while trying to track down and kill the person who did this to him (and, if there's a genuine antidote out there, he'll have that, too). And that's where the video game similarities start to ring true. It does seem like Jason Statham is travelling from one 'level' to the next, fighting an 'end-of-level-boss' before moving on to the next. What I'm trying to say is that there isn't much of a story to it, so – again – if you're expecting either realism or an in-depth story then you're looking in the wrong place.Me? I like a film that's totally unrealistic with no real story. Therefore, I loved 'Crank.' Yes, it's totally daft, but it never sets out to be anything other than a completely ridiculous action film that's filmed like a cool 'MTV-style' music video. If it wasn't for the fact that Jason Statham is a sex symbol for women, I may be almost tempted to say that Crank is a 'guy's film.' Either way, it's a type of film that you'll either love or hate. I can't see film critics appreciating it much. You don't need much brain power to 'get' it – just be in the mood for something both action-packed and low brow. This is definitely it.

I only have two expectations when it comes to action movies: first one is that they should contain as much action as possible and second they should not be completely unrealistic. And this movie even surpasses that.Believe it or not, but as soon as the movie starts, the action begins (don't want to spoiler). And it continues to the very end. You are pumped up on adrenaline the whole time, and I really mean it. And the fact that 90% of the movie the situation seems helpless even helps getting even more adrenaline.Summarized a adrenaline loaded movie with a nice story and lots of action, so basically everything you expect from an action movie.Big recommendation, really. If you love action movies you must watch this one.

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.