Directed by : Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor
Starring: Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Dwight Yoakam
Synopsis: Chev Chelios needs to find the people that have poisoned him before it is too late.
Review: This movie looks like it was inspired from the love of video games such as the Grand Theft Auto series. And, like the video game, has a little bit of humor and controversy.
There are plenty of sequences shot in hand-held camera point of view plus the movie is edited like a music video which movie viewers may not be used to it. However for first time movie directors, they are quite creative and effective in intensifying the action. Although the action slows down a little towards the middle, the action picks up again in the final act. The movie's greatest strength is the action sequences that are intentionally funny. This is probably the best action movie of 2006. Rating 6/10.
Year: 2009Directed by : Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor
Starring: Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Dwight Yoakam
Synopsis: Chev Chelios needs to find the people to get back his stolen heart.
Review: Fast forward 3 years later and the directors Neveldine/Taylor have written and directed a sequel to their surprise hit.
The plot, although slightly altered, still plays the same like the original. However, there are some missing parts that were lost in this sequel. Most obvious is the funny action sequences. The many shootouts and fight scenes now look boring without them. The last action scene is also disappointing and anti-climatic.
Overall this sequel is a huge letdown for a fan of the original and along with Transporter 3 which also starts Jason Statham, is one of the most disappointing movie of the year. Rating 4/10
If you like this movie, try:
Clive Owen (Children of Men, The International) is the hero protecting a baby from harms way. This movie is better than the Crank movies because it has more humorous action sequences and funny one-liners. Bring on the sequel !
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