Jason Statham’s ‘Crank’ Took a Classic Noir and Dipped It in Rocket Fuel
Ever since his breakout performance inGuy Ritchie’s debut filmLock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels,Jason Stathamhas been using his magnetic screen premise to lead a wide variety of action films. Yes, sure, we knowKeanu ReevesandTom Cruiseare killing it in the John Wick and Mission: Impossible franchises, but no other actor working today has shown the same level of commitment to the action genre asThe Beekeeperstar. Statham isn’t averse to appearing in absurd projects, but the 2006 action thrillerCrankmay be the most ridiculous film he’s ever been in....