Archive for August 2008
Crank 2: High Voltage with New Production Photo
As previously reported on Slashfilm by Peter Sciretta, Lionsgate has released a new photo of Jason Statham looking like a badass in the sequel to Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor’s 2006 action-fest Crank.
Jason Statham returning as Chev Chelios
The Plot Synopsis: Hitman Chev Chelios (played by Jason Statham) is on an action laden manhunt through the streets of Los Angeles once again, to recover his heart from a Chinese mobster. Crank was an unexptectedly superb action movie, written and directed by the same two guys creating this sequel. Even though I understand why many will not be able to look at the Crank series as serious, I admire it for being able to mix very funny comedic moments with incredible action. Hopefully the sequel will continue this and cement that trend into the series. Also, I’m pretty relieved the second installment will not just be some sloppy cash maker written and directed by some talentless hacks, and will actually be created by the same people, starring the same actors. It gives you a sense of security that this will probably be a decent follow up.
Crank was written and directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, starred Jason Statham, Amy Smart, and Jose Pablo Cantillo. Statham and Smart return for Crank 2: High Voltage, alongside newcomer to the series (and recent work actually worth something) Corey Haim.
Crank 2: High Voltage pistol whips your local cinema on April 17th, 2009.
