Crank [Blu-ray]

This, along with "The Transporter" is my favorite Jason Statham movie and just a great showcase for Jason to show off his action---and his comedy---chops!The plot is actually similar to the noir classic "D.O.A." Statham, as Chev Chelios, a super-bad hit man for an LA drug operation, is targeted for elimination by his own boss after a botched hit. Verona, a punk and enemy of Chev is dispatched to knock out Chev and dose him with a slow acting poison that will kill Chev within 24 unless he keeps his adrenaline level as high as possible. This premise turns the resulting movie and revenge quest into a live-action video game that every adrenaline junkie should love!!Once Chev learns of Verona's treachery via a "gay James Bond tape" death-message DVD that Verona leaves for him, Chev pursues Verona through the LA criminal underground and Chev is hell-bent for revenge. It's 90 minutes of every type of inappropriate behavior that you can name---violence, property destruction, and of course, "sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll!!" Crank gives you more action than you can handle with a drive away escape through a shopping mall, hitting up a hospital for more adrenaline, making love in Chinatown before an admiring crowd of Chinese high school girls (who describe Chev to t.v. reporters as "so cute! Magnum-sized!!), all the while slowly eliminating the criminal "small fish" and heading towards a final confrontation with Verona and Chev's traitorous former boss---which unfolds in a helicopter finale over downtown LA that's just incredible.I have often called "Crank" the perfect adult live-action cartoon for the American male. Though it's violent, the action is so stylized and is so frequently off-set by Chev's wise cracks and interplay with the supporting cast, that it never comes across as gory or just gratuitous. And the supporting cast are what really make this film. Here's Jason as the macho hit man, but he's backed up by his gay Hispanic "gal Friday" Kaylo; beautiful dumb-blonde heart-of-gold girl friend Eve; loyal black gang leader Orlando; and of course Doc Miles, Chev's MD lifeline as he tries to battle the poison. Kudos to all the supporting cast, their performances are what really elevate "Crank" from a routine action thriller to a maniacal action-comedy classic!!If you haven't see a Statham movie, or if you're loving for an action picture that's also a comdey and a cut above the normal genre fare, by all means give Crank a view!!

Generally I was a little skeptical whether I would enjoy this movie. Most of the reviews I have seen comment on the picture quality. For me that is a selling point but not enough for me to spend over $20 on a movie for. So after purchasing several other titles I decided to finally cave and purchase this movie. I can now say it is one of the best Blu-ray titles I have viewed so far. Not just based on picture quality but overall this is a great action movie.From the first minute you realize the pace this movie will be moving at. Obviously this movie is not intended for people who enjoy slow paced story driven movies. Although the story line is very good for an action movie it does not bog down the pace. The movie is very well casted and the acting is actually quite good. Now this movie is not intended for children. As I know that many parents don't mind showing action movies to their children. Their is excessive foul language and nudity. Although this version has a family friendly version I just don't think even toned down it would still be good for children.One thing that makes this movie stand out is the comedey. That's right not only do you get non-stop action but you also get a good dose of comedy. Some of the situational comedy had me laughing out right loud. That is what made go from liking this movie to loving it.This movie also looks great on Blu-ray and makes a good showcase film for those starting a collection. Overall I would say this is a great film for just about anyone who owns a Blu-ray player. The action is polished and the comedy is good. This definately makes owning a Blu-ray player all the more worthwhile.

Love this dvd.

This movie wont win any awards, but this is one of the coolest( and weirdest) films I've ever seen. it seems to be almost like a video game, but with real acting, action, drama, stunts, etc. Most of the time it never takes itself seriously and the film goes in and out of reality quite a bit. Its both smart and stupid( but in a good way)That being said, i think it is the most adrenaline charged film I've ever seen ( taking into consideration it only costs 12 million to make) it feel like it costs alot more.Great fun, funny dialogue and situations.It also contains a spin on the film DOA and its remake.I wont go into anything more there.You would have have to see it for yourselfAs far as the DVD goes, a decent amount of extras.The commentary track is one of a kind- it also contains a little picture-in-picture video in the bottom while u can watch the film around it and see how the film was made.I like this feature for the most part. The only problem with it is , while the content in the commentary is informative,feels more like a documentary on the film than a true commentary track where the commentators discuss things going on the screen at that very moment.Instead of putting this a separate entity on the DVD in the special features section, they made it as the commentary track that played in a small box while you watch the film.Either way, its well worth the price.I highly recommend this.

Statham delivers a funny and serious action disturbance filled mess. This movie had me laughing and shaking my head to gross essence at the same time.

Many of the older movies do not translate well to 4K, but this is very good. Bright colors, sound is very good. Same story.

Not a nice movie.