xXx: Return of Xander Cage

Name: xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Released: January 20, 2017
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 42

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: January 20, 2017 | PG-13

Summary: Xander Cage (Vin Diesel) is left for dead after an incident, though he secretly returns to action for a new, tough assignment with his handler Augustus Gibbons.

Director: D.J. Caruso

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 107 min

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Jake Cole

Jan 19, 2017

Quibbles dissipate in the face of the giddiness of the action, which builds to such a relentless head that even the serious stakes of the film’s motivation give way to a largely pleasant vibe. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Glenn Kenny

Jan 20, 2017

Speaking strictly for myself, Vin Diesel, here coming back to play Xander Cage, the James Bond of skateboarding character he originated in 2002’s “XXX” is the least exciting component of this 3D slam-bang fest. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Jan 19, 2017

Vin, great ridiculous beefcake lunk that he is, does provide us with some fun. Read full review

Julia Cooper

Jan 19, 2017

It goes without saying that the American public’s relationship to the NSA has changed dramatically since the first xXx movie in 2002 – a sea change that this film seeks to play up – but the script, written by F. Scott Frazier, doesn’t quite know what to do with its critique of the NSA’s unchecked power. Read full review

Stephen Whitty

Jan 20, 2017

Diesel is the star (as well as a producer), in every scene. And he drags the film down with him. Read full review

Jordan Farley

Jan 19, 2017

Somewhat impressively, it’s even stupider than this outlandish synopsis sounds, with action that makes the F&F movies look grounded, “hip” dialogue that induces spasms of embarrassment and a shockingly casual disregard for human life. Read full review

Tirdad Derakhshani

Jan 20, 2017

I should put in for worker’s comp for the extensive injuries I sustained watching the insulting, abysmal 3-D action thriller xXx: Return of Xander Cage, which left me deeply traumatized and suffering from injuries to my eardrums, my eyes, my mind, my soul, my aesthetic sensibility, and my sense of decency. Read full review

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marymaebennett

Apr 8, 2018

I’m willing to say the majority of you haven’t heard of this movie. It completely flopped in the US, I’m pretty sure it was only here for one week, but then made boatloads overseas. Just goes to show you how important foreign box office is… I never in my life had any intention of seeing theI’m willing to say the majority of you haven’t heard of this movie. It completely flopped in the US, I’m pretty sure it was only here for one week, but then made boatloads overseas. Just goes to show you how important foreign box office is… I never in my life had any intention of seeing the third installment of the Xander Cage franchise, nor did I even know it was a franchise. However, they kept talking about just how awful it was on ScreenJunkies and I was sold. There are so many awful moments I could pull for this review but I don’t want to spoil anything; therefore, I will just say in the opening scene, Vin Diesel, using Spanish I had just learned from my third day on Duolingo Spanish, skies in the jungle and then skateboards so fast that there is a fire trail. The dialogue is just as poorly constructed. The actors are mostly monotone (esp. Toni Collette who apparently had an Oscar nomination once?). Mix that in with the weirdest editing where you know there shouldn’t be a cut in the scene when it goes to other sequences and low budget effects, you’re in for a good time. I saw an interview where Vin Diesel said he made this movie to be fun and that’s exactly what it is! I am totally watching the other ones now! #noshame P.S. If you want a movie that is intelligent and not offensive to literally anyone and everyone, this may not be the movie for you.… Expand

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PAMA

Jan 22, 2017

Speaking strictly for myself, Vin Diesel, here coming back to play Xander Cage, the James Bond of skateboarding character he originated in 2002’s “xXx” is the least exciting component of this 3D slam-bang fest.

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DominArsen

Dec 8, 2018

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Un film qui ne prend pas l'action au sérieux #SkiIlTheForest c'est plaisant, mais ça ne fait pas de lui le meilleur film. Pour une soirée tranquille sans réfléchir il passe ;)

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MonkiReviews

Apr 24, 2019

The movie is enjoyable, yet very unrealistic. The acting is fine, but some moments of the movie are weak. The special effects are very unrealistic, the beginning was mediocre, the middle was fun, and the ending was forgettable. The movie is fun, but not that good.

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eagleeyeviking

Jan 20, 2017

xXx: Return of Xander Cage is a typical Hollywood action blockbuster. It is loud, dumb, action-packed, light-hearted, and entertaining. Those expecting exactly that will be satisfied while those searching for anything more, including a coherent plot or interesting characters, will be disappointed.

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VirgonoShaka

Feb 9, 2017

This movie's intention seems just to add more super powers and XTREME situations for Vin Diesel to save humanity from their sins. I went in thinking: "Ok, this will be like Fast and Furious, only with more Vin Diesel", but to be honest, even the Fast and Furious movies a least have coolThis movie's intention seems just to add more super powers and XTREME situations for Vin Diesel to save humanity from their sins. I went in thinking: "Ok, this will be like Fast and Furious, only with more Vin Diesel", but to be honest, even the Fast and Furious movies a least have cool stunts, and a little more intelligence, and I can't believe I just wrote that. All in all, if you just like to see Vin Diesel being Vin Diesel, just wait for the new F&F instead of this, because really, this not only doesn't leave you anything interesting, it made me question how much I'm willing to turn my brain off just to try and enjoy something I paid to see. Move along, nothing to see here.… Expand

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Cpal4554

Jan 6, 2019

I stopped watching after 25 minutes. Within those 25 minutes I’ve seen a cliche intro action scene, a not even nearly credible stunt scene, the dullest convince the hero to make a comeback cliche scene and frankly a lot of bad acting. It goes on for another 84 minutes but I’ve had plenty ofI stopped watching after 25 minutes. Within those 25 minutes I’ve seen a cliche intro action scene, a not even nearly credible stunt scene, the dullest convince the hero to make a comeback cliche scene and frankly a lot of bad acting. It goes on for another 84 minutes but I’ve had plenty of this nonsense. The franchise was dead for 12 years and it should’ve stayed that way.… Expand

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