Product: xXx [VHS] (2002)
Rating: 2.0
Extreme Junk
I realize what this movie was trying to do. It was trying to be a James Bond kind of film for the X or Extreme generation that is into adrenaline pumping sports that usually cause them pain from trauma to the testicle region or have highlights that make you go, "holy cow! That had to hurt!" over and over. But the thing that they screwed up was making the extreme stuff look to unrealistic and stupid. I liked Vin Diesels character of Xander Cage and I think he has a distinct cool look, charisma and voice that gets him over. His love interest who I will refer to as 'heroin chic' because of her big dark circles under her eyes is kind of hot but also kind of looks like she might need some methadone and a few months in a detox. I also liked the style and wardrobe that was used when they were in Russian including Xanders big furry coat and the villians apparel. And to the heels or villian? I liked them all. They were all big hairy eastern European badasses and I thought XXX was a interesting contrast to them.But I must say, this movie pretty much sucked. I have watched it since the first time and like it a bit more than the first time because I am seeing it now for what it really is which is just action shlock. It isn't meant to be taken serious and if you watch it just sit back, make fun of the stupid stuff and enjoy the good and bad. And check out racoon eyes at the end in her bikini and her large tattoo around the nether regions. Still can't say if I am attracted to her or not. Its possible that I just want to give her a hot bowl of soup and a couple of sliced cucumbers to put on those dark circles under her eyes.