With Crank: High Voltage opening this weekend, I thought that I would go back and take a look at the orignal.
Crank is an over-the-top action film that isn’t meant to be taken that seriously. This is compounded with the plot gimmick that Jason Stahham’s character needs to keep his adrenaline up in order to stay alive.
I found that it was a very fun film and I am looking forward to seeing the sequel.
8/10
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