Product: xXx [VHS] (2002)
Rating: 3.0
Likeable Cast, Lukewarm Movie
The cast is likeable, but the movie is lukewarm (at best). Vin Diesel comes across as a tough but likeable guy, somewhat like Steven Seagal. His acting is pretty good, too. However, the movie lacks in most other respects. Even the special effects look contrived (and some are rather poor) and expected. It was only borderline watchable, which surprised me because of some of the reviews I had read. One said that it "seems to be inspired by video games". I would agree. However, I would rather play a video game than watch a film inspired by them.