Director: D.J. Caruso
Writers: F. Scott Frazier, Chad St. John
Releasing Date: 20 January 2017
Stars: Ruby Rose, Nina Dobrev, Vin Diesel
Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller
PLOT: xXx: The Return of Xander Cage, as the title implies, reveals that Cage has been living in “self-imposed exile” over the years since his death was faked. However, Cage is called back into action when a “deadly alpha warrior” named Xiang (Donnie Yen) seeks out an extremely dangerous weapon known as the Pandora’s Box. NSA Agent Augustus Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson) thus winds up seeking assistance from Cage, as it turns out Xiang has friends in high places and is conspiring with government officials around the world.
Return of Xander Cage, as its trailer preview suggests, features the same type of adrenaline-fueled action sequences and set pieces as its xXx predecessors and the Diesel-starring Fast & Furious movies alike. The third xXx installment is borrowing from Fast & Furious‘ formula for success in other respects too; including, boasting a diverse cast chock full of stars with international appeal.
xXx: Return of Xander Cage Trailer
Diesel helped install new life into the then-flailing Fast & Furious series when he returned to the franchise in 2009, but that doesn’t guarantee he’ll be able to repeat the trick with xXx and Return of Xander Cage; nor does it mean the Fast & Furious formula will prove as successful when applied to Xander Cage’s world. For now, though, it’s best to hold on continuing this conversation further until the actual Return of Xander Cage trailer arrives and offers a better litmus test for just how much demand (or lack thereof) there is for this particular Diesel-led franchise’s continuation. Check More Action Movies reviews and also give yours.
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