After coming out of self-imposed exile, extreme athlete turned spy Xander Cage battles to recover a dangerous weapon, Pandora’s Box, while encountering lethal alpha warrior Xiang and his team. This high-stakes mission intertwines both teams in a deadly global conspiracy, leading to revelations of betrayal and espionage. The intense action sequences highlight both Xander’s tenacity and his knack for assembling a diverse team of specialists for the cause.
You can watch “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” on Netflix in Canada.
Length: 1h 47m
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime
This Title is: High-stakes, thrilling
Cast
Vin Diesel, Donnie Yen, Deepika Padukone, Ruby Rose, Samuel L. Jackson
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: PG-13 – Contains action violence, some sexual content and language
Trivia
- The film was released globally on January 20, 2017, and marked a return of the xXx series with high-energy stunts and a new ensemble cast.
- It had a substantial budget of $85 million and grossed over $346 million worldwide, showcasing its global appeal.
- Interesting cameo: Football star Neymar Jr. appears in the movie, adding to its star-studded lineup.
Trailer
Our Review
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The movie is an action-packed thrill ride, appealing to fans of the xXx series and newcomers alike. Despite some plot inconsistencies and over-the-top elements, it provides enough high-octane entertainment to keep audiences engaged. The film thrives on its visual spectacle and dynamic action sequences, although it sometimes underwhelms in narrative depth and character development. Overall, it’s a fun, if not groundbreaking, addition to the action genre.