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XXX
(2002)
Starring: Vin Diesel, Samuel L.
Jackson, Asia Argento, Marton Csokas, and Joe Bucaro III.
Directed by Rob Cohen.
Written by Rich Wilkes.
Produced by Neal H. Moritz.
Running time: 111 minutes.
Rated PG-13 (for violence, sensuality, drug content, and some
language).
Released by Columbia Pictures and Revolution Studios.
Review By Blake French:
- Take a pot shot but be warned.
Although it’s just as loud and boisterous, Rob
Cohen’s XXX isn’t nearly as obnoxious and arrogant as
his earlier film, The Fast and the Furious. With his latest
franchise, Cohen and screenwriter Rich Wilkes mostly just abandon
the plot and offer moviegoers adrenalin-pumping special effects
and nonstop action sequences. Even though Cohen’s signature
style makes delicious eye candy, to examine the film on any deeper
level reveals a hollow core.....more
Review By Peter Veugelaers:
- Almost phony baloney
"XXX" is a money-spinner, a vehicle for
star Vin Diesel to flex his box office clout aptly supported by
director Rob Cohen, who directed him in last year’s surprise hit
The Fast and the Furious. It is a dumb actioner, uncannily
like James Bond even to those films’ signature tune, but not
without some merits.....more
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