Crank 2: High Voltage [Blu-ray]

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I know it's farfetched but just in case my heart ever is ripped out of my chest and replaced with a battery-powered mechanical pump, I am furiously taking notes as I watch this sequel. I admit that whoever came up with this screenplay had to have been sipping from the goofy juice, the narrative is that loopy. I could've sworn there was no way to resurrect rugged paid assassin Chev Chelios after his mile-long plummet from helicopter to unforgiving terra firma, but survive he improbably did. CRANK 2: HIGH VOLTAGE demonstrates the how. Also, one peek at the film title should present a quick clue that this movie isn't about Jason Statham's character knitting in a rocking chair all the live-long day. Jason Statham is a trooper, to take on some of the insane stuff he's asked to do here.CRANK 2 picks up moments after the first film leaves off. We revisit Chev Chelios' seemingly fatal plunge from that helicopter in downtown Los Angeles, his harsh caroming off a car roof and face planting onto cement - that's how CRANK ended it. But, in the sequel, seconds later, Triad hoods pull up and spatula Chev Chelios off the pavement. Three months elapse during which Chelios undergoes massive surgery, and it's at this stage that his highly coveted heart is removed and the Avicor Artificial Heart System - basically a battery-powered artificial pump - is implanted into his chest cavity. Upon learning that there are plans to harvest even more organs from his body, a frantic Chelios escapes captivity and begins his odd quest to reclaim his heart. His target is Johnny Vang, him what carries around a suspicious ice cooler. But Chev has to go thru a gauntlet of Triad goons and Mexican mobsters, overzealous cops and incensed porn stars on strike (look for real-life porn stars Ron Jeremy and Jenna Haze in this throng screaming out slogans like "No dough, no blow."). Our heartless hitman also finds himself fending off the unwanted attentions of a wacked-out Asian prostitute (Bai Ling). For now, Chev Chelios has to make do with the artificial pump, and what sucks is that he has to keep electrically charging the pump's battery. At least long enough for him to retrieve his "strawberry tart" (which is cockney slang for "heart").And that's the film's primary hook, really, Chelios unearthing all manner of messed-up ways to keep the pump device topped up. It's crazy how he applies jumper cables and tasers on himself. In one instance, he even puts on an elecric dog collar and continually shocks himself. But maybe the funniest bit is when Chelios is at a horse-racing track and begins to rub himself against complete strangers, trying to muster static electricity. This sequence leads to a reprise of a famous crowd-pleasing scene from the first film.CRANK 2 is gleefully unapologetic about its political incorrectness. It flaunts it, actually. CRANK 2 churns out elements of satire, crassness, manic brutality, and even casual racism. It for sure is damn irreverent and over-the-top and so offbeat even beatniks are thrown off. It's shot frenetically, with a hyper-realistic sensibility in mind, and it may take a bit of time before you acclimate to the disorienting camera movements. Dwight Yoakam and Amy Smart reprise their roles, only it's disappointing that Amy Smart's character Eve has been dumbed down and trivialized even more. Efren Ramirez is also back but this time he plays the brother of his character from the first movie, and maybe it's wrong to laugh at the guy's disability but when the writers saddle a character with something called full body tourettes, hey, I'll play along and willingly laugh on cue. CRANK 2 ventures into What-the-F territory. You'll be up to your ears in sudden claymation figures, disembodied talking heads, and a jarringly inserted talk show segment. Again, roll with the punches. Tasteless and offensive and lewd, ridiculously violent and pretty much certifiable, this movie marches to the beat of its own drummer. It's even more absurd than the first CRANK. And, no, it's probably not for everyone. Me, though, I laughed like a mother.

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These Crank movies are awesome.

Very good sequel. Lots of action just like the first one.

Ok, maybe not on the calibre of the Academy Awards, but this film too often gets subjegated to the "crap" category. To that, I cry foul. If you cannot suspend disbelief or you lack a wild imagination, then my review cannot help you. Please move along.This film is an amazing experiment in cinema techniques, story telling, and plain old exploitation. This is THE film America needs. Why?It's brutal. And not just rough and tumble bvrutal. No. It's brutal beyond belief. I had to rewind the "sushi" scene at least 4 or 5 times just to make sure I actually was seeing what was going on. Then, some guy cuts his own nipples off. Ever wonder what happens if a stripper gets shot in her boob job? Wonder no more.It's offensive. Besides the racial and sexual stereotypes, it's as though everyone in LA is scum. The cops, the gangsters, the old ladies. Everyone. (I've heard that's the case, but I've never been there so I can't confirm. but it seems like fun.) And Bai ling is great as the kooky prostitue that murders the English language. Yes, baby. I will be your shiny lunchbox. It's about time a film lays it out and puts everyone on guard in this PC world that makes us scared to think freely. Does it promote prejudice? Hell no. Does it make fun of stereotypes? Hell yeah.It's got lots of sexual stuff in it. Maybe it's the hormone charged 16-year-old that still controls my brain, but I loved that aspect of the film. Stripper lesbian making out in a cop car,. Porn star protests. A chinese crimelord witha fetish for black chicks and a yen to steal our prtagonist's johnson. BAM! Suddenly there's a horse dong thrown in for good measure.It's absurd. The use of video game graphics, flashbacks, surreal asides, and the full-blown kaiju battle make this morsel of celluloid worthy of your time and appreciation. Plus, it's centered around a guy who needs to electrocute himself to stay alive. throw in a gay biker gang, a floating head in fluid with a robot voice, and an one of the best endings EVER: FLAMES, BURNING FLESH AND THE MIDDLE FINGER.This film does not set out to change the world. It does not take itself so seriously, as it constantly laughs at itself and the characters within. And that's what makes it so important and awesome. We forget to laugh at ourselves and each other. We forget how absurd life is and can be. And we forget to have fun. America needs films like this. We're so caught up with the human condition that we forget that the human condition sucks.That's why I love this film so much. And that's why you need to watch it.

The media could not be loaded.  I have held onto this film for quite some time, until I could get the first film at a reasonable price. I watched the first film, and then put on the second film.I didn’t quite get met with The Blue Screen of Death, however, as you can see from the video and the other reviews, you get about 2 inches of off-centre screen to watch the film with. And let’s face it, no girl is impressed with 2 inches.I didn’t think to read the other reviews at the time. I thought I’d bought a faulty blu ray. So I repurchased it from Amazon. Only to be met with an identical screen, despite playing it in two different brands of blu ray players. THEN I decided to read the other reviews.This is an ongoing issue guys. You’d think that with so many complaints against a blu ray that has been out since 2009, this would be pulled from sale, or reissued, or it would be fixed. I don’t see how this is still for sale. Thankfully Amazon has processed a full refund, no quibbles, and it’s only £5 (at the time of purchase).Don’t purchase this. I await a re-release or a steelbook. Or a fix - I’m not holding my breath.

As others have stated, this bluray does not work. It starts to load, a small 2" screen pops up, and the movie tries to play in this. The disc looks used to me and was dirty on the underside. Like others have said I do believe this to be a copy or a second. Luckily Amazon refunded me but Amazon you need to remove this listing and seller from ebay because this is good for only one thing, the bin. This is the only bluray I have ever tried that's never worked and I have stacks here at home. Terrible seller.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0027FFENO/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_6Item arrived on time and with no damage.I collect Jason Stratham films so this was added to the collection. Having watched the first Crank and thought it was a good film, I was looking forward to watching Crank 2. What a let down. Basically the film goes along the same lines only, for me, a bit more far fetched. Portable battery power pack and how to keep it charged for your artificial heart for one and another the electricity station animation for another.Left open for Crank 3? in the real world na, but hey, this is Crank.

Like Crank 1 but better with more cranking-out. If you've seen the first one, you know what to expect and will love it. If you haven't seen the first one then you probably shouldn't even be reading this - go read the reviews for the first film and watch that first before getting this or you might risk being massively offended and disappointed depending on what you're expecting.This is non-stop absolute carnage with a ridiculous story-line that only exists to string together the endless scraps, shoot-outs and general mayhem that follows Jason Statham around as he once against races against the clock for survival.

Wonderful! I've never laughed so much. Yes there is extreme violence, yes there is continuous swearing, yes there is nudity and public sex watched by hundreds, yes there is superhuman action, yes it's unbelievable and over the top. So much so that it's like reading a comic. And that's the whole point - if you look at it as a film version of a comic - it works brilliantly. Don't take it too seriously, just because it's 'supposed' to carry on where Crank '1' left off. Enjoy it for what it is. It has everything. The triumph of good over evil (relatively speaking), revenge, love interest, humour, everyday life in America (thank God I live in Surrey) - all exaggerated to the nth degree.