The film, directed by martin scorsese, follows the story of henry hills from his childhood up to fully fledged gangsterhoodjust like henry. In crank, ellen hopkins chronicles the turbulent and often disturbing relationship between kristina, a character based on her own daughter, and the monster, the highly addictive drug crystal meth, or crank. To me, crank is the living embodiment of the phrase there are films, and there are movies. Jan, 2020 the movie puts its own twist on that story, of course, but it is a great film. There s nothing like a jealous girlfriend to spice up an already hot summer romance. Apr 02, 2010 crank is a yateen book written by ellen hopkins, based on her daughters life and struggle with meth addiction. Crank is loosely based on ellen hopkins own daughters story. What i see in the bible, especially in the book of psalms, which is a book of gratitude for the created world, is a recognition that all good things on earth are gods, every good gift is from above. The film, directed by claire mccarthy and based on lisa kleins book of the same name, will premiere at the 2018 sundance film festival.
Crank by ellen hopkins tells the story of a teenage girl who becomes addicted to crank, a form of methamphetamine. I think that crank is the perfect type of movie story to make use of the 3d technology. This novel is based on the true story of her older daughters addiction to crystal. Crank 3 movie trailer crank 3 or crank 3d, whatever the title, i bet jason statham will be back as hitman chev chelios in this. I decided to pick it up because this book is huge in the middle schools right now. Amy smart who plays the role of chev chelios wife should be back too, she talked about crank 3 to io9.
There are several other books about teenage drug addiction, including go ask alice and smack. Mark neveldine also revealed that they have built a moving bullettime camera rig, which will see action in. In some there is a succinct line through the words outside of each stanza that gave an even greater depth to the poems main idea. Gods name is used several times with oh and oh my after her first experience with meth, kristina attempts to find her way home alone from the bowling alley. The truth melds with fiction and creates this intense, drugaddled world. This book is supposedly based on the authors experiences with her own daughter. One commenter, who went by the initials hj, said, id like to encourage you to write another article about movies that change book endings. There was a movie made in 2006 called crank, but it has no relevance to ellen hopkins. From new releases to beloved classics, browse by title, author, movie, or year to discover. Not as of late, but there could possibly be one in the future. So this is our outlet for nonscripted writing a place to read. Yes, there was a time when they made good gangster movies.
Crank is an entertaining mess thats a bit of fun, but there s nothing particular compelling about either the characters or the story. Was there a movie for the book crank by ellen hopkins. There s no denying that kristina and her big sister have always had a close relationship. Her punishment could have been way worse than picking up trash, there are ways to sneak out of being grounded, and most of all, she has a legitimate connection with a crank manufacturer. There is a lot of material here, and if the films of luc besson have taught us anything its that he likes to cram a lot of visuals and details into his work. Hope you enjoy it with an open mind if youre a fan of the book. Apr 14, 2009 there was a movie made in 2006 called crank, but it has no relevance to ellen hopkins. A lot of people seem to be drawn to this story because of its brutal honesty. It is based loosely on the real life addictions of her daughter to crystal meth. High voltage april 16, 2009 chelios faces a chinese mobster who has stolen his nearly indestructible heart and replaced it with a batterypowered ticker that requires regular jolts of electricity to keep working. Crank is a 2006 american action film written and directed by mark neveldine and brian taylor in their directorial debuts and starring jason statham, amy smart and jose pablo cantillo.
Eragon 2006 was released before the last book, inheritance novel. Crank trailer based off of book by ellen hopkins 2nd place in opl contest duration. Sure, crank is totally ridiculous, unbelievable, exhausting, and pretty much just plain stupid, but thats what makes it fun. Cats 2019 musical fantasy based on the poetry collection old possums book of practical cats by t. However, she did answer a similar question on her faq page, q. So although this is one of those books i cant give a star rating toat least not by the definitions goodreads assigns. The story centers on a tribe of cats called the jellicles, who must decide yearly which one will ascend to the heaviside layer and come back to a new jellicle life.
Kristinas dad isnt exactly a standup guy, and he lives in a disgusting apartment in a shady neighborhood, works at a bowling. The book does have a sequel called glass, though, if. Nov 09, 2018 the best movies based on books in 2018 so far. Sep 27, 2011 in some there is a succinct line through the words outside of each stanza that gave an even greater depth to the poems main idea. However, the book has been banned in many locations due to complaints that the books depictions of drug use, adult language, and sexual themes are inappropriate for some readers. Mark neveldine also revealed that they have built a moving bullettime camera rig. This is a book about a girl addicted to crank, and kristina snorts it, smokes it, and even injects it. In crank, ellen hopkins chronicles the turbulent and often disturbing rela. This boxed set makes a perfect gift and features trade paperback editions of crank, glass, and fallout with striking new covers and special bonus content, including an essay from author ellen hopkins on the true story behind crank and an essay from her daughter, the real. Crank is a novel by ellen hopkins published in 2004. Her books are a must read for all young adult readers, especially since they are based on what has really happened in her own family with drug addiction.
After that, she was able to crank out 20 more childrens books and by 2002, she decided to create a novel that was inspired by her daughters. Oct 05, 2007 crank 2 info october 5, 2007 october 5, 2007 john campea 18 comments ok, as some of you may remember, way back in april we had mark neveldine and brian taylor on the uncut live show which is on tonight by the way at 6pm est, where they revealed for the first time that there was indeed going to be a crank 2. Crank 2 info october 5, 2007 october 5, 2007 john campea 18 comments ok, as some of you may remember, way back in april we had mark neveldine and brian taylor on the uncut live show which is on tonight by the way at 6pm est, where they revealed for the first time that there was indeed going to be a crank 2. There are artistic expression films with meaning and depth films that are trying to say or express something.
Nov 10, 2008 was there a movie for the book crank by ellen hopkins. When charles brandt published his 2004 book, i heard you paint houses, on which the irishman is based, even publishers weekly saw. He was on drugs, was going to commit suicide on and on. Crank short film based on ellen hopkins crank youtube. Still, this is a terrified read and i look forward to reading more by the author.
Crank series by ellen hopkins meet your next favorite book. Ellen hopkins first novel is based on her own tragic experience as a mother of a crank meth addict. And she smokes cigarettes, does ecstasy, smokes marijuana, and drinks coffee. Crank also makes a statement, if you tell me something, im going to tell everybody. Jan 04, 2018 the film, directed by claire mccarthy and based on lisa kleins book of the same name, will premiere at the 2018 sundance film festival. My article 10 films that barely resemble the books theyre based on was a huge hit a few weeks ago, receiving more comments than any of my other articles.
Jan 29, 2016 a lot of people seem to be drawn to this story because of its brutal honesty. This boxed set makes a perfect gift and features trade paperback editions of crank, glass, and fallout with striking new covers and special bonus content, including an essay from author ellen hopkins on the true story behind crank and an essay from her daughter, the real kristina. Crank short film based on ellen hopkins crank duration. The crank series 16 crank, glass, burned, identical, impulse. The 10 best movies based on comics that arent marvel or dc. Cheerleaders may appear to be cleancut miss school spirit carbon copies, but kristinas friend. Read one of these other books and compare it to crank. Most film adaptations never compare to their book predecessors, yet. Crank is an actionthriller written by filmmakers mark neveldine and brian taylor, both of whom also codirected the movie. Crank codirector brian taylor makes a plea not just for crank 3, but for an entire crank cinematic universe, bringing back jason stathams chev chelios. Apr 15, 2009 crank 3 or crank 3d, whatever the title, i bet jason statham will be back as hitman chev chelios in this movie sequel to crank high voltage. With tom cruise and emily blunt bringing two stellar performances, there s nothing not to love about edge of tomorrow. It seems that the poison in chelios body has worn off, but retains the gimmick of the first installment.
Game of thrones tv series 2011 is still on air where as the last books of the asoiaf series are still not released. A reading group guide to glass by ellen hopkins about the book this sequel to crank 2004 picks up after kristina snow has given birth to her first son, hunter. Ellen hopkins is pure genius and i absolutely take no credit for her original work. While under the influence of the monster, kristina discovers her sexy. He might only make an appearance at the very end of the book, but kristinas son, hunter, is. As such, the book is laced with profanity including f, btard, h, dn, bch and s. After, life was great, at least for a little while. Its always a blessing and a curse to see a great book turned into a movie. Based on the book one of the most comprehensive databases of its kind, mcpls very own based on the book is an uptodate, ever expanding list of books, plays, short stories, and graphic novels that have been made into featurelength movies or adapted for tv. Crank is a 2006 american action film written and directed by mark neveldine and brian taylor in their directorial debuts and starring jason statham, amy smart and. There is a script for crank being shopped around now, so its always possible. Then crank embarrasses a man in the audience and brings him up on stage and tells all his business. The invigorating tale from ellen hopkins of a girl that finds herself slowly rolled into the addiction of methamphetamine. Nov 01, 2019 when charles brandt published his 2004 book, i heard you paint houses, on which the irishman is based, even publishers weekly saw through the claims, concluding that the book was long on.
The summer before her junior year of high school, kristina snow goes on a courtordered visit to albuquerque to see her estranged father. They are good if we recognize where they came from and if we treat them the way the designer intended them to be treated. Barney augments his team with new blood for a personal battle. Crank trailer the original book by ellen hopkins youtube.
Crank is a yateen book written by ellen hopkins, based on her daughters life and struggle with meth addiction. While not every movie based on a book manages to live up to fans imaginations, the ones on this list are almost as good on the screen as they were on the page. This inspired her to create a childrens book based aviation. Ultimately, i found crank upsetting and thoughtprovoking.
Based on the book, crank by ellen hopkins directedscripted by. This is the place where we say the book is better than the movie. I loved the book, and someone told me there was a movie, so i was wondering if there really was one. I think that crank is the perfect type of moviestory to make use of the 3d technology. Jun 29, 2011 hope you enjoy it with an open mind if youre a fan of the book. With jason statham, amy smart, carlos sanz, jose pablo cantillo.
Its understandable why her moms reluctant to send her there. Kristina is introduced to the drug while visiting her largely absent and neerdowell father. Books made into movies also can be a great way to inspire kids who arent big readers to crack open a. This movie, starring dane dehaan and cara delevingne, is based on a longrunning french comic called valerian and laureline that published between 1967 and 2010. What are some examples of movies based on a book series. The book is required reading in many high schools, as well as many drug and drug court programs. Where we write about the industry, creative, and film stuff. One of the most comprehensive databases of its kind, mcpls very own based on the book is an uptodate, ever expanding list of books, plays, short stories, and graphic novels that have been made into featurelength movies or adapted for tv. The complete new york times bestselling crank trilogy is now available with exclusive bonus content. Other crude references are pee, pissed, fart and screwed. Professional assassin chev chelios learns his rival has injected him with a poison that will kill him if his heart rate drops.
This study guide consists of approximately 46 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of crank. There are times the film threatens to turn into a good bad movie. Books made into movies also can be a great way to inspire kids who arent big readers to crack open a book they might otherwise have ignored. However, the book has been banned in many locations due to complaints that the book s depictions of drug use. Aug 06, 20 crank loses one star because there are a lot of times when it wasnt really a novel in verse but prose forced into the style of a poem. With some great visuals and plenty of surprises, there is a story here that deserves a lot of recognition. Directors mark neveldine and brian taylor, the guys behind the crank movie series, have been interviewed by collider and theyve hinted at a third crank movie, even stating that theyre thinking about going 3d with crank 3 more information at. These lines were like echos showing just how bad things had gotten for her, and suggesting implications beyond her specific situation.
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