XXX (Widescreen Special Edition) | 
| Actors: Leila Arcieri, Asia Argento, David Asman, Joe Bucaro Iii, Marton Csokas
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  405 reviews
Sales Rank: 11636
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 124 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: D08293D
ISBN: 0767886771
UPC: 043396082939
EAN: 9780767886772
ASIN: B00005JL3K
Theatrical Release Date: August 9, 2002
Release Date: December 31, 2002
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Vin Diesel is no James Bond, and he doesn't want to be. That's why XXX announced Diesel as the adrenalin-junkie Bond of the PlayStation generation, copying the Bond formula so shamelessly that this action-packed silliness would be a Bond movie if it starred Pierce Brosnan. Reuniting Diesel with his Fast and the Furious director Rob Cohen, XXX has an attitude (if not a brain) all its own, plucking Diesel's Xander Cage from his celebrity as an extreme sports renegade, recruited by a National Security Agency big shot (Samuel L. Jackson) to foil a nasty Czech villain (Marton Csokas) who's eager to depopulate Prague with remote-controlled biological weaponry. Toss in a sulky, sultry Russian agent (Asia Argento) and you've got extreme Bond-age for anyone who thinks tuxedos are passe. With a handful of eye-popping action sequences, XXX launched a movie franchise with a cool guy, another cool muscle car, and plenty of box-office sizzle. --Jeff Shannon
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 Diesel Is Decent June 28, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
Vin Diesel is a pretty good guy to play these new action-heroes. He's a big, muscular macho guy who men can look upon with some respect and the ladies can fall for. Unfortunately, a number of these testosterone-filled action films, including this one, are somewhat moronic in nature. However, they are undeniably entertaining.
You can always depend on one thing in these type of movies, from the "biker movies" of the '50s to today's films: the hero will always be a rebel against authority and any laws of the land. Also, an even more-recent theme is to have the government actually employ the rebel to get the job done because their men are unable to accomplish what this ultra-tattooed macho man can do! It's so much garbage, but it has its moments and Diesel still is a likable hero of sorts.
Like Arnold Schwarzenegger before him, and Steven Seagal, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Chuck Norris and then "The Rock" and now Jason Stratham, these kind of muscle-men have fairly clean mouths and at least some ideals.
For pure action, the movie succeeds because, in the end, it does entertain which is the name of the game.
 Sensory and Escapist's Action-packed visual paradise February 19, 2009
A. Freimann (Dallas, Texas)
The cast is sexy, the music hot- the setting (Prague) is exotic and beautiful- not for those seeking deep and interpretive value, xXx is a terrific way to get away from it all and live vicariously through shallow, uncomplicated characters while enjoying lots of action, well-shot cinematography, and Vin Diesel just being his sexy-self.
TATTOOS AND ATTITUDE January 13, 2009
R. Arrington (Somewhere)
XXX is a unique style of action film that blends pop culture and New-Age rock to create a rather enjoyable action/spy film for the audience of the 21st century. Actor "Vin Diesel" stars as "Xander Cage", the stereotypical outcast and "menace to society" of what was then the present day. He lives by his own rules,loves extreme sports and detests the law.He is soon captured by the authorities and given his choice of fates,he may either rot in prison or infiltrate a Russian gang known as "Anarchy 99" to discover and hopefully stop their sinister plan. XXX does showcase some very well crafted stunts and action sequences along with some great laughs and enjoyable character moments along the way. However, many people label this film as being "stupid" in regards to action and acting,and while XXX does occasionally throw out the sarcastic one-liner and unrealistic stunt that action films are known for,one must quickly remember how XXX came to be. First, XXX was directed by "Rob Cohen", who also directed "The Fast and the Furious". Secondly, in efforts to make an action film for the new generation, what better man to cast than the star of Mr. Cohens recent hit film, actor "Vin Diesel". So if you're looking for an enjoyable and unique action alternative then XXX is the right movie for you. Simply put, it's 007 with tattoos and an attitude.
Great Fun! January 9, 2009
Patrick Nava (San Francisco, CA)
Before even watching this movie I blew it off as a hack ripoff of action hero movies. But I soon found out how fun this movie was to watch. If anything, Vin Diesel got his point across that he wasn't trying to portray (ahem) other action heroes in a serious way.
Vin Diesel was extremely funny, and I think if people just take this as a "Fun Action Movie" they'd really enjoy it, instead of just cutting Vin down as a wannabee. Unlike the blowhard critics, you really ought to watch this movie without any preconceived notions of a "ripoff." Darn it, you'll really enjoy it. I did!
Enjoyable Movie January 6, 2009
Anna Parker (Atlanta)
I wondered if this movie was supposed to be a spoof of movies like those featuring James Bond. I took it that way and really liked this movie. I don't think the movie itself is a spoof because it is very serious as far as the murders and impending danger of the bad guy's ultimate goal. The weapons and special effects were also very well done. But looking at the main character and storyline in a lighter way helped me appreciate the entertainment value of this. Vin Diesel did a good job of his character. Obviously, he is meant to be a leading action man. I saw the Pacifier movie and thought it was okay, but this is definitely what Vin Diesel was meant to do. The other characters were good too. The string of action sequences at the end was nice but a little too long. Overall, I think this is a good movie. I just didn't take it too seriously, which is why I think I enjoyed it. This version has added scenes I didn't remember seeing when I first watched this on HBO.
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