tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093327579257195527.post8884034894524126856..comments2024-02-25T01:46:58.546-06:00Comments on Quiet Cool: Mark Neveldine & Brian Taylor's Crank (2006)Hans A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11328243469224993459noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093327579257195527.post-41896150352002801482011-06-17T23:42:37.800-05:002011-06-17T23:42:37.800-05:00Crank was a blast! Statham at his best.Crank was a blast! Statham at his best.Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188012325610596179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093327579257195527.post-76258054009328727082009-09-09T15:34:32.621-05:002009-09-09T15:34:32.621-05:00I still feel like the only person that was almost ...I still feel like the only person that was almost offended by how obnoxious and full of itself this movie felt. <br /><br />When you set out with the intention of making a cult movie instead of just letting it happen; when I can see the intended audience being angry frat boys; then maybe the film just doesn't work.<br /><br />At all.<br /><br />It is beyond me still how this film is enjoyable.<br /><br />Watch for every cliche ever, topping it off with the obligatory mention of Statham's large dong as he bangs his girlfriend who is conveniently turned on by having sex in public.<br /><br />I have argued that movies that want to take place in movie-world should be left alone, but for some reason this entire flick just rubbed me the wrong way. It was too self-aware or something... I have no idea.<br /><br />Sorry to be a party pooper!pickleloafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17324003492174244588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093327579257195527.post-58495018450916852792009-08-31T04:43:00.236-05:002009-08-31T04:43:00.236-05:00What really sold me on 'Crank' was the sce...What really sold me on 'Crank' was the scene following the Stat's departure from the hospital, woozy from the medication he's ingested, and riding a stolen police motorbike - stunt-rider stylee - dressed only in a hospital gown while 'Windmills of Your Mind' plays on the soundtrack. At this point, I knew the film was a work of demented genius.<br /><br />And damn, Amy Smart's gorgeous!Neil Fulwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14686296295535235988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093327579257195527.post-29553951177040602842009-08-31T04:24:52.137-05:002009-08-31T04:24:52.137-05:00Aaron, I'm prob. going to review both Crank 2 ...Aaron, I'm prob. going to review both Crank 2 and Gamer when each hits dvd and the theatre. I might post one soon of Pathology. Hope you see Crank soon and give it a write-up.<br /><br />Emily, yeah, Statham's pretty sexy. It's a loud and obnoxious film, which maybe deep down why I really love it.:)<br /><br />Mr. LP, I feel as if you are setting me up. Thnx for the love, though. If I get a dvd in the morning labeled "FU," then it better not have you grinning in it with a syringe in your hand.:)<br /><br />Thnx, again, to all of you for reading and commenting. I appreciate it always very much.Hans A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11328243469224993459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093327579257195527.post-15102677609453203332009-08-30T20:54:52.926-05:002009-08-30T20:54:52.926-05:00I've been hesitant to check out Crank because ...I've been hesitant to check out Crank because the whole frenetic filming style can sometimes be really off-putting, but I really enjoyed this review! I may now pop Crank into ye olde DVD player and, if feeling nauseous, simply focus on some of the stylistic choices you pointed out here.<br /><br />Or, if all else fails, I'll just stare lovingly into the eyes of Jason Statham and hope he looks back.deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093327579257195527.post-71584343069955054302009-08-30T01:30:19.845-05:002009-08-30T01:30:19.845-05:00Y'know I still haven't seen this one yet, ...Y'know I still haven't seen this one yet, but I LOVED the shit out of Crank: High Voltage. I keep putting this one off and I need to just hurry up and go buy it already. Crank 2 is a lock for my top ten of the year which might shock a lot of people but that's how much I loved it. Plus the DVD comes out the day before my birthday! I would really like to see you do a review of that one too. What did you think of Pathology?Imposter Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407938685353284475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093327579257195527.post-80366055609026112172009-08-29T21:47:37.144-05:002009-08-29T21:47:37.144-05:00Hans, your blogs have been so good of late that I ...Hans, your blogs have been so good of late that I am going to award you with the highest achievement imaginable, the coveted "superlargepackage express delivery" award. The only other recipient of this award was myself, and, of course, John Goodman for his performance in the big lebowski. You have now officially become large and in charge.Dr.LargePackagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10582012408016042337noreply@blogger.com