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XXX

PG-13

Released Aug 9, 2002

2h 4m

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Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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Vin Diesel stars as former extreme sports athlete Xander "XXX" Cage, notorious for his death-defying public stunts. Betting he can succeed where other conventional spies have failed, Xander is recruited by NSA Agent Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson) to become a different kind of undercover agent. Enlisted for a dangerous covert mission, he must use all his extreme skills to combat a clever, organized, and ruthless enemy far beyond the scope of his experience.

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Critics Consensus

It has an endearing lack of seriousness, and Vin Diesel has more than enough muscle for the starring role, but ultimately, XXX is a missed opportunity to breathe new life into the spy thriller genre.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Vin Diesel, every teen's fantasy action hero.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 29, 2010

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

If Dubya and Dick Cheney had made their very own post-9/11 patriotic propaganda movie for the teens they need as globalisation fodder, then this would be it.

Jun 24, 2006

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Adam Smith

Empire Magazine

Sporadically entertaining, this is nevertheless seriously hampered by a very choppy screenplay.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 2, 2003

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Alan Jones

Radio Times

Diesel doesn't have 007's deft control of a one-liner and overall the film lacks wit but the stunts are overblown and outrageous enough to produce the requisite adrenaline-pumping thrills.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 16, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Along with a new breed of secret agent, xXx could have benefited from a new breed of secret agent plotline.

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 4, 2023

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

For every action sequence, there are shots dedicated to formulaic rips of the already tired spy subgenre.

Rated: 3/10

Nov 9, 2020

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John M

Just a dumb fun movie, truly one of the movies of all time

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/22/25

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Steven N

What a dumb movie. This is a great movie to have in the background while you’re doing something else important like sleeping or napping. Completely predictable movie that I feel like I’ve watched 19 times before. Writing is poor, acting is poor, plot is poor. Not a big fan. Plus, Samuel L Jackson being a step ahead for everything is so dumb. Everyone should have died in the first 12 min to make this movie remotely realistic. I hated every second of it Also their kissing is very weird. Can’t get over that.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/27/25

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Rosana B

Um bom filme, a primeira metade mais que a segunda, um misto de Velozes e Furiosos da espionagem, algumas boas pitadas de comicidade, filmes de ação não são meu forte, e geralmente contem testosterona em excesso, e as parcas mulheres exaltadas por sua sensualidade, dispenso… Vin Diesel fez muitas de suas próprias acrobacias, ótima cenas de ação, inegável, a um preço elevando e um de seus dubles morreu durante uma das acrobacias, triste… Regular...

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/25

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David D

VD is obviously beginning to learn to act here, something he picks up with gusto...for the archtype he plays. The movie is a little clunky in places, but it has some wonderful moments. Within the genre, its a journeyman entry. Yeah, its a evening burning. Worth a watch on a damp night. One last thing. This film didn't need an intimacy coach .It needed a few departing HS students with some practical kissing experience to guide the actors and actresses in kissing 101. They've obviously forgotten.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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None O

Mindless entertainment.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/25

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Megan S

Although XXX really doesn't have anything of its own. The movie is quite solid and a fun watch. Forget your troubles in the world for the next 2 hours and just drop some popcorn and grab some snacks because this movie will leave you wanting more.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/12/24

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Synopsis

Vin Diesel stars as former extreme sports athlete Xander "XXX" Cage, notorious for his death-defying public stunts. Betting he can succeed where other conventional spies have failed, Xander is recruited by NSA Agent Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson) to become a different kind of undercover agent. Enlisted for a dangerous covert mission, he must use all his extreme skills to combat a clever, organized, and ruthless enemy far beyond the scope of his experience.

Director: Rob Cohen
Producer: Neal H. Moritz
Screenwriter: Rich Wilkes
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Revolution Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Drug Content|Nonstop Action Sequences|Sensuality|Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 9, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $141.2M
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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