Imperial Valley News

Hollywood, California - Crank: High Voltage - Film Preview by Lisa Miller (2009) Directed by Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor, Starring: Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Clifton Collins, Efren Ramirez, Bai Ling, David Carradine, Reno Wilson, Dwight Yoakam, Corey Haim - Lionsgate/Rated R/Action/85 minutes.

Intense action, and maximum pain inform the efforts of protagonist Chev Chelios (Statham), who works overtime just to stay alive in this sequel. Viewers of the original “Crank” will recall a final scene depicting Chev’s death, but as we learn in chapter two, he has been saved by technology. This includes an artificial heart that needs to be recharged regularly - and more often when Chev is extremely active. The Chinese Triad has harvested Chev’s heart and he’ll do anything - kill anyone - to retrieve it.

Central characters from chapter one are back, most notably a scantily clad Amy Smart who gives Chev a shag for good luck. He’ll need it.