Review of Crank: High Voltage (2009) by Jwasu R — 31 May 2011

Very watchable and really funny in parts.

This review of Crank: High Voltage (2009) was written by Jwasu R on 31 May 2011.

Crank: High Voltage has generally received mixed reviews.

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