xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: January 20, 2017
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eagleeyevikingJan 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 axXx: 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.… Expand
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CineAutoctonoJan 22, 2017
Xxx: The Return of Xander Cage was a enjoyable, entertaining movie with several characters, and some famous ones like Neymar, Nicky Jam, and Ariadna Gutierrez, the script was good, the story somewhat confused, the action scenes pushed to theXxx: The Return of Xander Cage was a enjoyable, entertaining movie with several characters, and some famous ones like Neymar, Nicky Jam, and Ariadna Gutierrez, the script was good, the story somewhat confused, the action scenes pushed to the limit, and As always Vin Diesel looking good in an action movie, among them also stood out, Nina Dobrev, Deepika Padukone, Toni Collette among others.… Expand
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JunghovaJan 23, 2017
I felt I was watching a b grade Hong Kong action flick starring Vin Diesel. Great seeing Tony Jaa and Donnie Yen. The action was good and the movie looked slick, but the dialogue was horrible and there were waaaayy too many half baked,I felt I was watching a b grade Hong Kong action flick starring Vin Diesel. Great seeing Tony Jaa and Donnie Yen. The action was good and the movie looked slick, but the dialogue was horrible and there were waaaayy too many half baked, stereotype, sidekicks in this movie. Would have been a slightly better movie without half the characters in it (or had Yen and JAA the bad guys). Worth a watch on Netflix when it arrives, but seeing the cheese on the image was hard to swallow...… Expand
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moviemitch96Jan 20, 2017
It's just as ridiculous and over-the-top as you'd expect it to be and then some! Vin Diesel is back in a sequel that nobody really asked for, but nonetheless is here whether we like it or not. I for one went in expecting nothing more thanIt's just as ridiculous and over-the-top as you'd expect it to be and then some! Vin Diesel is back in a sequel that nobody really asked for, but nonetheless is here whether we like it or not. I for one went in expecting nothing more than just dumb, good old-fashioned action and explosions galore and came out satisfied as a result. I will admit that I found it to be unexpectedly hilarious as well (seriously this movie felt more like a comedy than an action movie! Me and my friends were in hysterics throughout most of it!) Overall, those who are fans of the first two installments or those who are all but too familiar with Vin Diesel's films and style (and at this point who isn't really?) will more than likely be entertained by this. Seriously, do yourself a huge favor and flip off your brain switch right before watching this and you're sure to get a kick out of it like I did!… Expand
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daviddelnorte23Jul 28, 2017
Mira que a mí personalmente, me gusta este tipo de cine de evasión, de acción, el típico blockbuster... Pero con esta película no puedo, me parece una gran "estupidez" en todos los puntos. El guión tiene poco sentido, no hay quien se la creaMira que a mí personalmente, me gusta este tipo de cine de evasión, de acción, el típico blockbuster... Pero con esta película no puedo, me parece una gran "estupidez" en todos los puntos. El guión tiene poco sentido, no hay quien se la crea desde el minuto 1, pero de una forma escandalosa, es cani, Vin Diesel es muy cani a veces. La necesidad de meter actores de otras culturas con calzador sin aportar nada. El cameo de Neymar, que me cae muy simpático, pero es horroroso el cameo. En cierto punto me recuerda a otra película para "el olvido" Point Break, con ese puntito de deportes extremos en los primeros compases del metraje.

En conclusión, me ha costado terminar de verla a pesar de durar una hora y media aproximadamente. Llevaba tiempo sin sentir que me estén tomando el pelo en cada escena de una película. La doy un 5, no se porque, no me gusta suspender películas, eso solo lo consigue un hombre: Tom Cruise, aunque Vin Diesel a este ritmo va a ser el siguiente en mi lista de "Wanted: live or dead".… Expand
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TheQuietGamerMay 24, 2017
What the heck did I just watch? The first xXx was a spy movie aimed at the teenage male audience. Explosions, extreme sports, and over glorification of video games and masculinity with attitude. This sequel sees the return of Vin Diesel inWhat the heck did I just watch? The first xXx was a spy movie aimed at the teenage male audience. Explosions, extreme sports, and over glorification of video games and masculinity with attitude. This sequel sees the return of Vin Diesel in the starring role. Yet, this is a very different movie than the one he was in way back in 2002. Apparently the people behind the movie wanted to make things as gonzo as possible this time around. It has one the most bizarre tones I have ever witnessed in a movie. Things get so ludicrous you really have no idea what to expect at any given moment.

The action scenes are really the only thing that feel like the first xXx. Watching Diesel skateboard and motorbike his way through gunfire and pull off implausible stunts hearken back to the movie that started this series. Even then though this film goes even more over-the-top. Even when it's unbelievable as heck, it's an absolute blast to watch the bullets fly, cars crash, and whatever other crazy crap the movie has in store for us, which is quite a bit.

The plot is an absolute sugar rush. Xander Cage puts together a team of other xXx members and sets off to retrieve Pandora's Box, a device that causes satellites to crash from orbit, and avenge the death of a friend. The ensemble cast comes together great. Obviously Diesel gets the spotlight, but the other members of his team are given plenty of chances to shine. This is something last year's Suicide Squad movie could have taken note from. There are actually a lot of characters in this movie. Cage interacts with various contacts who just sort of come and go with little idea as to how they know each other. The plot itself is ridiculous. It features so many people changing sides and moves at a breakneck pace. It's all done with a tongue-in-cheek style that carries over into the dialog. It revels in it's own goofiness. This leads to a sense of unpredictability that's unlike any other action movie I've watched. You half-expect it to have laser sharks at a moments notice. It doesn't, but if it did you wouldn't bat an eye. Things are certainly dumb, but at least you'll never be bored.

The acting in this isn't the strongest. Surprisingly Diesel himself feels the most out of place. His age really shows here. He seems too old to be playing this skateboarding, trash talking, tattooed wise-cracker. So like for the first hour or so every attempt to make him seem cool just ends up being kind of dorky. Xander Cage is more personable this time around, and Diesel is just better at playing more reserved action heroes. You eventually get used to it though and Diesel slip into the role better. Of course I may have too busy watching in disbelief at all of the crazy crap happening around him.

One of the most absurd, crazy movies I have ever watched. Complete with subpar acting and dialog so bad you can't help but love it. The movie knows it's low-grade schlock though and has a lot of fun with that fact. As a result viewers can as well if they let themselves just get lost with the madness of what they are watching. The people behind this had to be clinically insane to even come up with half of this stuff. None of this changes the fact that it's not really a "good" movie. Just one that hasn't got a dull moment. For me, that makes it kind of a guilty pleasure. The kind of movie I like in spite of myself and could actually see myself watching again. Who knows, maybe you'll feel the same way. If you aren't the type to have brainless fun though, don't even bother. 6.2/10… Expand
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DukeJonFeb 23, 2018
I was a big fan of the original xxx back in the day, it seemed like it was going to be a "bond for the 21st century" franchise. The sequel was ok, though nothing brilliant. I was looking forward to vin diesel refilling his famous role.I was a big fan of the original xxx back in the day, it seemed like it was going to be a "bond for the 21st century" franchise. The sequel was ok, though nothing brilliant. I was looking forward to vin diesel refilling his famous role. However I came away feeling disappointed. Firstly, the kill-count is far too high, and what's more they end up fighting against the "good" guys at the end of the film. Therefore I didn't really feel that they had decent villains. Some of the stunt sequences were ok, though they often strayed into the ridiculous. I don't think bringing back Samuel l Jackson and ice cube also added anything to the film. The whole thing felt like an over the top video game most of the time, and a 50 year old diesel making out with a bunch of women who looked like they just sashayed out of a hip hop video was weird.… Expand
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LeZeeSep 3, 2017
A new franchise is on making!

I was very happy when I heard about a sequel is on the development of Vin Diesel's one of the career early films. I was a teenager, and I remember celebrating it in the theatre with my friends. But, like the T2,A new franchise is on making!

I was very happy when I heard about a sequel is on the development of Vin Diesel's one of the career early films. I was a teenager, and I remember celebrating it in the theatre with my friends. But, like the T2, it was too late for a sequel. Most of other franchises are going for spin-offs in the similar case. Anyway, it was good to see the original character back in the action. Although not liked changing the title logo. The original is evergreen.

Well, the story continued as the same gap between the first and this film. I thought the original concept was like solo action hero kind, but in here, it became a multi-starrer. Like most of the similar themed action film series, it tried to add variety of characters, including clichés like computer hackers and a boss to handle those rogue guys. But there were too many Triple Xes.

The story was okay. It only wanted to make a comeback, like a re- introduction of everything. I liked the diversity in the film characters. The casting was from around the world, picking the best team like Donnie Yen from HK, Tony Jaa from Thailand. But I did not understand why Donnie was speaking in Mandarin, instead of Cantonese.

From all I did not like Deepika. Yes, she's the real Indian beauty, but not a good actor, especially for actions, she's unsuitable. I would have preferred Priyanka in here. They two should have switched the films between this and 'Baywatch'. Jaa, I did think he had in him his witty character display. He was a completely different person in this. The rest of the guys were too not bad at all, particularly that stunt guy was awesome.

When it comes to the action sequences, not some, many were totally impossible. Surely not the really performed stunts they were. Simply a special effects, and it was too much to take on. Because they were not realistically appealing to accept. Those include, non-snow mountain skiing, ocean wave bike surfing, you add it. The good news is, it was okay for watching once, but I'm anticipating the next part to be a game changer in the franchise.

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iCronicAug 9, 2017
Eye rolling entertainment is the best way I can describe this cancer fiesta.
The Action is actually really good, only the Motorcycle on the water sequence has some very bad CGI. Tony Jaa sells his soul again and Tony Gonzales, Michael BispingEye rolling entertainment is the best way I can describe this cancer fiesta.
The Action is actually really good, only the Motorcycle on the water sequence has some very bad CGI. Tony Jaa sells his soul again and Tony Gonzales, Michael Bisping and Neymar follow him. Nice surprise at the end… Expand
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RalfbergsMar 13, 2017
This movie is not good in its script and the whole story is quite over the top and dumb at moments. The action though is quite good and I think if you see it in cinema that might be the best part. Acting and all that is bad though, but forThis movie is not good in its script and the whole story is quite over the top and dumb at moments. The action though is quite good and I think if you see it in cinema that might be the best part. Acting and all that is bad though, but for Fast and Furious fans, if you enjoy ''acting'' and jokes of Vin Diesel, you might like it. Basically a movie for fun, I just put 5 because I found the action quite good… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeJan 20, 2017
The triple X gang are back better than ever with new completely unexpected action. Unfortunately, for moviegoers like me, half of them are just clichéd and are ready to be expected the minute before the action even happens. With Return ofThe triple X gang are back better than ever with new completely unexpected action. Unfortunately, for moviegoers like me, half of them are just clichéd and are ready to be expected the minute before the action even happens. With Return of Xander Cage, they should bring Vin Diesel back to his cage until he (as in his character) gets a great film.… Expand
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SrPepeJun 24, 2018
Una película que tiene buenas escenas de acción pero es tan poco memorable que no me acordaba que la había visto hasta que la pasaron en la televisión.
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Muskrat147Jan 26, 2017
Return of Xander Cage will satisfy fans of the originals with its non-stop action and cheesy one-liners, but will leave most action junkies wanting more.
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KaptenVideoJan 29, 2017
In a way, Vin Diesel is a unique movie star. He is neither black or white, he is a man of action but also able to do serious stuff although these projects tend to tank hard or go unnoticed. AND the best-known part of his career consists ofIn a way, Vin Diesel is a unique movie star. He is neither black or white, he is a man of action but also able to do serious stuff although these projects tend to tank hard or go unnoticed. AND the best-known part of his career consists of long-term action franchises which make you forget about realism, favoring big explosions, gravity-defyingly bombastic stunts and enough glamour to make you 12-year old self go green with envy. The world presented here represents pretty much of a teenage boys' fantasy of adulthood. Everybody’s cool, tough and super competent, regardless of their sex.

Diesel's best known work is „Fast and the Furious“ and „xXx“ feels like its crazy younger sibling. It has the same structure – Diesel and his trusty crew do dangerous stuff that no one else even dares to think of – and philosophy about the importance of loyalty and "family" and how to be the best.

But there is less fast cars and setpieces are even more outlandish, which rely so heavily on digital effects that even some of the action movie fans are calling it stupid already. I mean, they go so ballistic this time that comparisions with Bollywood are not far anymore.

„Return of Xander Cage“ is too brash and outlandish to earn a comparision with „Mission: Impossible“ or James Bond, but it can be seen as Diesel’s answer to Sylvester Stallone’s „The Expendables“ series. It’s comparably dumb, has comparably weak screenplay and dialogue, and has comparably exciting cast of kickass characters – including two Asian martial arts cinema stars. Donnie Yen and Tony Jaa. Of course, Stallone’s collection of screen legends will always look cooler but Diesel’s crew of young guns is very likable also.

So, that’s it. If you like impossible mission spy movies and are able to spend two hours in the world where everything is possible and the good guys are indestructible, you will find a lot to like in the new „xXx“. At nearly two hours, it's probably too long. But enough is happening throughout the movie, to justify spending the time. At least for me.

It’s too dumb to be taken seriously but in a world where superhero movies regularly do at least half a billion dollars at box office, there’s surely some room for Vin Diesel’s particular take on the impossible action subgenre.… Expand
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SawitRevieweditJan 23, 2017
OK, it's silly, it's stupid and in some scenes you can almost see the actors having a hard time keeping a straight face. They know what they are doing is silly. But isn't that why you would go to this movie anyway? If you want to shut yourOK, it's silly, it's stupid and in some scenes you can almost see the actors having a hard time keeping a straight face. They know what they are doing is silly. But isn't that why you would go to this movie anyway? If you want to shut your brain off and just watch shooting, explosions, chases, stunts and lots of pretty people this movie is going to be good enough to spend some time watching. It's 'just' popcorn worthy.… Expand
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DominArsenDec 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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ZerpnosMar 5, 2017
Senaryo menaryo yok bam bam bam. Film kısa ve net olarak bu şekilde ilerliyor. Filmin süresi biraz kısa tutulmuş ve direk konuya girmiş bu kısım güzel. İlk filme göre izleyiciyi sıkmadan direk aksiyona sokuyor ve filmin başından sonuna kadarSenaryo menaryo yok bam bam bam. Film kısa ve net olarak bu şekilde ilerliyor. Filmin süresi biraz kısa tutulmuş ve direk konuya girmiş bu kısım güzel. İlk filme göre izleyiciyi sıkmadan direk aksiyona sokuyor ve filmin başından sonuna kadar aksiyon içerisinde oluyorsunuz. Filmlerde hata arayan birisi değilim o yüzden mantık hataları varsa da beni pek alakadar etmedi. Konu olarak hiçbir şeyi yok her şey klasik ama sahneler insanı eğlendiriyor. Deniz motosikletleri, amansız çatışmalar, kovalamacalar ve düşen uçakta kavgalar. Filmin izlenmesinin nedenini oyuncu kadrosuna bağlıyorum. Vin Diesel yine güzel iş çıkarıyor. Son zamanların parlayan oyuncusu Ruby Rose yine güzel iş çıkarmış ve ayrı bir tat katmış. Rory McCann tam kendine uygun bir rolde. Kısacası oyuncular güzel fakat konu olarak hiçbir şey katmayan bir yapım olmuş. Yine de bir buçuk saatinizi ayırıp aksiyon ve görsellikle geçirmek isterseniz, filmi izleyebilirsiniz.… Expand
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zhuwangpApr 28, 2017
Honestly there is not too much you can talk about this kind of movie. Best way I can describe it is "punch punch bang bang boon!!" It is just a popcorn movie, a very stereotypical one. If you just wann have fun you get it. If you are lookingHonestly there is not too much you can talk about this kind of movie. Best way I can describe it is "punch punch bang bang boon!!" It is just a popcorn movie, a very stereotypical one. If you just wann have fun you get it. If you are looking for a decent movie we'll stay away.
The plot is Xander Cage played by Vin Diesel is trying to hunt down a secret agent played by Donnie Yen and there were many twists and turns. Right from the opening scene the tone is set, it has Neymar becoming a super agent and then a satellite hit the surface like a scene from Armageddon. WTF. How can you take it seriously. The second most insane scene comes when Vin Diesel has to drive a plane to crush to a satellite. I had no comment.
The action were really good especially when Donnie Yen. Every scene he is in you can tell that he is the one making the most effort. I am sure he had a hand in action choreography because it shows the quality. The fights are quick and fluent and that is the strength of the movie. There are some practical stunt work like the opening scene with Xander Cage land skiing and the highway chase and there also some really bad CGI effect.
In the end this is a movie where you had fun for a weekend and forget about it. Every 20 minutes you got cool looking characters with no personality and the plot is so ridiculous and generic that you don't even care. But with the ridiculous action sequences you will get your money worth, if you know what are you expecting.… Expand
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MonkiReviewsApr 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 isThe 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.… Expand
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ErikTheCriticOct 8, 2018
This is a ridiculously dumb movie that takes itself way too seriously, with a tired storyline and repetitive action.
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