Synopsis

The director (Rob Cohen) and star (Vin Diesel) of the previous summer's hit The Fast and the Furious (2001) are reunited for this spy thriller billed as a next-generation James Bond adventure. Diesel stars as Xander Cage, a nihilist extreme sports enthusiast nicknamed "Triple X" because of a large tattoo covering his back and neck. Cage's illegal stunts and poor attitude (he's given to spouting dialogue such as, "Have you ever been punched in the face for talking too much?") land him in jail, where he's recruited/blackmailed into government service by the National Security Agency's Augustus Gibbons, who likes Cage for his skills and expendability. The new secret agent is assigned to infiltrate a Russian crime ring called Anarchy 99, whose access to biochemical weaponry is making the United States extremely nervous. With the help of some high-tech gadgets from weapons master Toby Lee Shavers (Michael Roof), Cage is able to make his way into Anarchy 99, where he targets the group's leader Yorgi (Marton Csokas) and falls for the organization's second-in-command, Yelena (Asia Argento). XXX (2002) is the first in a hoped-for franchise of sequels for the film's producer, Revolution Studios.

What Critics Say

XXX definitely fills every action film requirement and is packed with high-energy extreme-sports stunts. Unfortunately, some of the action sequences are a little too drawn out, especially after you've seen them in slow motion from seven different angles.

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Movie News

Diesel Still On for XXX Sequel
Vin Diesel has laughed off reports that he has canceled his 'XXX' comeback, insisting he will star in the upcoming movie sequel.
Director Cohen Quits 'XXX' Sequel
Vin Diesel's return as thrill seeker Xander Cage has been left hanging in the balance after director Rob Cohen pulled out of the third 'XXX' movie.
Director Rob Cohen Considers Third 'xXx' Starring Vin Diesel?
While Rob Cohen shies away from directing sequels to his own hit movies, he admits he’s considering making a third xXx installment along with star Vin Diesel.
Super Bowl XXXVIII's "Tit"illating Moment Causing Major Stir
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