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xXx: Return of Xander Cage 2017

Xander Cage, an extreme sports athlete turned government operative, comes out of self-imposed exile to recover a powerful weapon known as "Pandora's Box." He puts together a team of outlaws and thrill-seekers to take down a group of rogue operatives led by the mysterious Xiang. The mission pits Xander’s crew against multiple enemies in a global chase full of over-the-top stunts, gun battles, and hand-to-hand combat.🎥 Key Highlights Return of Vin Diesel to the franchise (he was absent in the second film). High-octane action scenes including skydiving, motocross on water, and martial arts showdowns. Deepika Padukone's Hollywood debut. A mix of international cast and stylized action to appeal to global audiences.🎯 Critic Scores Rotten Tomatoes: 46% approval based on 147 reviews; average rating ~4.9/10. Critics' consensus: “It should satisfy franchise fans, but its abundance of set pieces can’t offset a tired storyline that fails to take the franchise—or action fans—anywhere new.” Metacritic: Metascore of 42/100 (“mixed or average reviews”) based on 25 critic reviews User score equally lukewarm at 4.7/10🗣️ Selected Critic Comments Jeff Giles (Rotten Tomatoes editorial): Called it “an absurd but action‑packed revival,” noting it's “amiably entertaining” and will engage franchise fans. Udita Jhunjhunwala (Livemint): “The plot is as flimsy as the garments on the beauties,” summing up a thin story with flashy visuals. Leah Pickett (Chicago Reader): “Only slightly less dumb and nonsensical than the previous films, but it teems with thrilling action sequences,” praising the stunts over the narrative. Andrew Lapin (Uproxx): Noted the film “strives only to be marketable, not inventive… lacking gadgets or supervillains.”👥 Audience Feedback CinemaScore: Audiences gave it an A−, indicating generally positive reactions. User Reviews (Rotten Tomatoes & Metacritic): Mixed responses: Some call it “mindless, fun stunts,” while others label it “one of the worst films I’ve watched.”r/Movies prediction: A Redditor humorously forecasted a ~36% Rotten Tomatoes score based on patterns in action franchises—a close but underestimating guess.💰 Box Office Performance Opening Weekend (US): Debuted at $20.13 million, accounting for roughly 45% of its domestic total. Global Appeal: With ~87% of its earnings coming from overseas markets, it stands as one of the most internationally-driven Hollywood blockbusters. Major Overseas Market: China led the international haul, accounting for over $100 million, largely attributed to the popularity of Donnie Yen.✅ Conclusion xXx: Return of Xander Cage is a high-energy, globe-trotting action film that delivers exactly what fans expect: outrageous stunts, stylish fight scenes, and a charismatic lead in Vin Diesel. While it doesn’t break new ground narratively, it embraces its over-the-top tone and international cast to provide pure popcorn entertainment. It marked a strong comeback for the xXx franchise and found major success especially in overseas markets, cementing Xander Cage’s return as a win for fans of fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled action cinema. Read More

• 2017
• 1 h : 47 min
• 217 views
• 5.134
• PG-13