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xXx: State of the Union
2005 101 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★4.3
Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller
Director: Lee Tamahori
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Description
Darius Stone's criminal record and extreme sports obsession make him the perfect candidate to be the newest XXX agent. He must save the U.S. government from a deadly conspiracy led by five-star general and Secretary of Defense George Deckert.
Budget:
$60M
US Gross:
$26.87M
Worldwide:
$71.41M
Starring
Ice Cube
Actor
Samuel L. Jackson
Actor
Willem Dafoe
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
xXx: State of the Union is widely considered an inferior sequel that struggles to replicate the charm of its predecessor. While some viewers find it an acceptable piece of mindless popcorn entertainment, most critics and fans dismiss it as a poorly scripted, disjointed film that fails to justify its existence without the original lead.
| Screenplay | The plot is widely criticized for being shallow, predictable, and lacking the logical cohesion of the first film. | |
| Acting | Willem Dafoe and Samuel L. Jackson deliver professional, stabilizing performances that stand out as the film's only consistent high points. | |
| Production | The digital effects and CGI are frequently described as cheap, unrealistic, and visually immersion-breaking. | |
| Acting | The replacement of Vin Diesel with Ice Cube is highly divisive; some find Ice Cube's 'brutal' persona a decent fit for the new character, while others view him as miscast and a poor substitute for the original lead. | |
| Direction | The film’s tone is a subject of disagreement: some viewers appreciate the chaotic, over-the-top action spectacle, while others find the hyper-exaggerated stunts and tone to be absurd and exhausting. |