xXx: State of the Union
xXx: State of the Union

xXx: State of the Union

2005Movie101 minEnglish

Darius Stone's criminal record and extreme sports obsession make him the perfect candidate to be the newest XXX agent. He must save the U.S. government from a deadly conspiracy led by five-star general and Secretary of Defense George Deckert.

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IMDb4.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes6%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users45%
Director: Lee TamahoriGenres: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

NSA agent Augustus Gibbons is forced to recruit a new XXX agent after his current one is killed in action. He turns to Darius Stone, a young, skilled offender, who is serving a prison sentence. Stone is sent to Washington D.C. to stop a plot by advanced military traitor General Jack Stone, who plans to overthrow the U.S. government.

Critical Reception

xXx: State of the Union was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, serving as a significant disappointment after its predecessor. Many found the plot nonsensical, the action sequences uninspired, and the lead performance lacking charisma compared to the original.

What Reviewers Say

  • A generic and forgettable action sequel with a weak plot and uninspired action.
  • The film suffers from a bland protagonist and a lack of the edgy style that made the first movie somewhat entertaining.
  • Critics widely panned the movie for its nonsensical story and unconvincing performances.

Google audience: Google users largely found the film to be a step down from the original, criticizing its predictable plot and the absence of Vin Diesel's character. While some appreciated the increased focus on action, many felt it was poorly executed and lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The film's production was rushed, with a script that underwent significant changes during filming, contributing to its disorganized narrative and critical failure.

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