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2002Movie124 minEnglish

Xander Cage is your standard adrenaline junkie with no fear and a lousy attitude. When the US Government "recruits" him to go on a mission, he's not exactly thrilled. His mission: to gather information on an organization that may just be planning the destruction of the world, led by the nihilistic Yorgi.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes47%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users71%
Director: Rob CohenGenres: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Xander Cage, a rebellious extreme sports athlete, is blackmailed by the NSA into going undercover to infiltrate a group of anarchists in Prague. Utilizing his unique skills and daring stunts, Cage must navigate a dangerous world of espionage and betrayal to prevent a catastrophic event.

Critical Reception

The film was met with mixed reviews from critics, who praised its fast-paced action and Vin Diesel's performance but criticized its derivative plot and over-the-top stunts. Audiences, however, responded more favorably, drawn to its adrenaline-fueled sequences and anti-establishment hero.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-octane action sequences and Vin Diesel's charismatic performance.
  • Criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on extreme stunts.
  • Seen as a stylish, albeit shallow, entry into the spy-action genre.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's energetic action and the appeal of its extreme sports-themed spy narrative, finding it to be an entertaining popcorn flick. Some viewers noted that while it was fun, it lacked depth and originality.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Vin Diesel performed many of his own stunts, including a scene where he wakes up on a snowboard and rides down a collapsing building.

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Vin Diesel is actually quite good in this as an adventurer who manages, frequently, to wind up US law enforcement by causing mischief and mayhem against those he thinks deserving of exposure. When NSA agent "Gibbons" (Samuel L. Jackson) arr...