Crank: High Voltage (CD, Jan-2009, Lakeshore Records)

The original Crank was a movie of genius proportions with never before seen film action. High Voltage had its moments but seemed a silly run on from the original. A good way to compare the first from the second is to take a look at Amy Smart in both films. In Crank her role was smooth, sexy, alluring, and totally vivacious. While in High Voltage she played a raunchy, scummy, distasteful underworld sex object. Jason Statham is a great addition to any film and he held my interest throughout its entirety. I gave High Voltage a more than deserved 'average' rating only because I was expecting more of the first and so was disappointed. It seemed to be made up as the movie went along with the directors being stoned out of any reasonable thought processes. As the movie ended there appeared to be left an opening for a third Crank. Longing for a repeat of the first, I will take a wait and see attitude to protect myself from another massive disappointment.