Review of Crank: High Voltage (2009) by William R — 19 Jan 2011

Just when you thought Chev Chelios couldn't get anymore outragous. You haven't seen anything yet. This would be like Crank on steriods.

This review of Crank: High Voltage (2009) was written by William R on 19 Jan 2011.

Crank: High Voltage has generally received mixed reviews.

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