Crank 2: High Voltage Budget
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Synopsis
"Crank 2: High Voltage" is a high-octane sequel that picks up where its predecessor left off. The film follows the adrenaline-fueled journey of Chev Chelios, played by Jason Statham, who miraculously survives a fall from a helicopter. However, his troubles are far from over. Chev discovers that his heart has been replaced with a synthetic one, which requires constant electrical stimulation to keep him alive.
As he races against time to retrieve his stolen heart, Chev embarks on a wild and chaotic adventure through the streets of Los Angeles. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including his love interest, Eve, and a host of eccentric villains. The film is packed with outrageous action sequences, dark humor, and a relentless pace that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. With a blend of over-the-top violence and a unique narrative style, "Crank 2: High Voltage" delivers a thrilling ride that pushes the boundaries of action cinema.
What is the budget of Crank 2 High Voltage?
"Crank 2 High Voltage," an action released in 2009, was directed by Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor and stars Jason Statham, Amy Smart. The production budget was $20,000,000, placing it in the mid-budget range for action productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for an action production like this include:
- Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects: Action films allocate a substantial portion of their budget to choreographing and executing practical stunts, pyrotechnics, and CGI-heavy sequences.
- Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director): A-list talent commands significant upfront fees plus backend participation.
- Production Design, Sets & Locations: Action films frequently require multiple international shooting locations, large-scale set construction, vehicle acquisitions and modifications, and specialized equipment , all of which drive production costs well above those of dialogue-driven genres.
- Production: After the modest success of Crank at the box office, its directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor were approached by Lionsgate Films to direct a sequel.
What were the major cost factors in Crank 2 High Voltage?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Crank 2 High Voltage."
- Stunts: Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
- Above-the-Line Talent (Cast: Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director) is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
- Production Design: Production Design, Sets & Locations is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
How Does Crank 2 High Voltage's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $20,000,000, Crank 2 High Voltage sits in the mid-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- 12 Years a Slave (2013): Budget $20,000,000, Worldwide Gross $187,000,000
- 21 Grams (2003): Budget $20,000,000, Worldwide Gross $60,427,839
- 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994): Budget $20,000,000, Worldwide Gross $11,798,854
- A Guy Thing (2003): Budget $20,000,000, Worldwide Gross $17,400,000
- A Most Violent Year (2014): Budget $20,000,000, Worldwide Gross $12,007,070
The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2000s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Crank 2 High Voltage Box Office Performance
"Crank 2 High Voltage" earned $13,684,249 domestically and $34,600,000 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $20,000,000, the film showed modest profitability in theatrical release.
A film typically needs to earn approximately twice its production budget to cover marketing and distribution costs. For "Crank 2 High Voltage," that break-even threshold was roughly $40,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $34,600,000, the film fell short of that threshold but recouped its production costs in theatrical release.
Box Office Breakdown
Crank 2: High Voltage
At 73%, "Crank 2 High Voltage" returned its production investment but margin was tight after marketing and distribution costs.
Awards and Recognition
1 win & 2 nominations total
Critical Reception
The film was not screened for critics. On Metacritic, the film earned "mixed or average reviews," with a weighted average of 41 out of 100 based on 15 reviews. Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film a grade of "C−" on a scale of A to F.
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