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Adrenalin rush , 29 March 2008
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Crank
on DVD
(2006)
Starring: Jason Statham, Efren Ramirez, Amy Smart
Director: Mark Neveldine
Certificate: 
Ridiculous plot, cliched characters, fatuous dialogue, gratuitous violence - why would you watch this film? Because it is FUN. Unlike many action films with similar weaknesses, Crank doesn't take itself seriously. Jason Statham reprises his characters from Lock Stock, and Snatch - the loveable hardman, battling increasingly unlikely problems. He may be typecast, but he is typecast for a good reason. He is perfect as this character. However the film also works on the action level. The plot involves Jason needing to keep adrenalin pumping round his body or his heart will stop, and you find yourself feeling your own heart beating as your body produces its own adrenalin in sympathy. So sit back, disengage brain, and enjoy.
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