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I got quite some stuff done today, not all I wanted so far, but the day isn't over yet.
I'm really looking forward to tomorrow :)
Will be a _very_ busy day. Yes.
xXx
Lets start the ball rolling with xXx. Hands down, xXx is FUN. This movie is one hell of a roller coaster ride that’ll leave everyone smiling the whole way through, whether it’s the AMAZING action sequences or the hilarious 'Arnold' style one-liners (kudos to Vin for realizing that it’s between him and the Rock to take Arnolds thrown, and delivering some of the flattest, yet most quotable lines of the year). Now keep in mind this film is not any achievement in cinema, nor does it do anything to further the spy genre, or make any kind of artistic impact on the world. IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO! If you go into this movie for the pure thrill of enjoying the ride you will. The movie doesn’t take itself seriously, and neither should the audience.
Vin Diesel plays Xander xXx Cage an extreme sport junkie who puts out underground movies of himself making vigilante style political statements. Eventually Xander’s infamy catches up with him though, and he’s given a choice between serving his government in the role of an undercover (expendable) spy, or serving his time in jail.
Samuel L. Jackson plays the government agent responsible for training and recruiting Xander, and not only lends his usual acting chops to an otherwise flatly acted film, but adds a sort of brilliant comic relief that only Samuel L. can. The scenes in which Samuel tests Vin are truly some of the most memorable action sequences you will ever see, and it’ll be hard for anyone not to grin with pleasure watching them play out.
As stated - the movie itself does nothing to redefine the spy genre. It follows the James Bond formula so closely that it’s already been spoofed by Austin Powers (think spy with girl on beach while headquarters is phoning in future missions on the machine saying 'I know you’re listening' as the spy turns the power off for some other type of action). What it does do though (and does extremely well X-treme no pun intended) is raise the bar on action to a degree you can’t even imagine. The sequences of Xander skydiving, motor biking, snowboarding and driving put Mr. Bond to shame. It’s everything you’ve always wanted to see Bond do, but probably wouldn’t believe he could if he did. When Vin does it you believe.
All in all, this film is worth every penny of admission. It is a true summer blockbuster with franchise potential to make Bond drink a double vodka martini as he whines to his bartender about job security. Once people see this, they’re going to want more. Just don’t go in expecting to see an Oscar caliber film - go in to have fun, and that’s exactly what you’ll get in return.
I'm really looking forward to tomorrow :)
Will be a _very_ busy day. Yes.
xXx
Lets start the ball rolling with xXx. Hands down, xXx is FUN. This movie is one hell of a roller coaster ride that’ll leave everyone smiling the whole way through, whether it’s the AMAZING action sequences or the hilarious 'Arnold' style one-liners (kudos to Vin for realizing that it’s between him and the Rock to take Arnolds thrown, and delivering some of the flattest, yet most quotable lines of the year). Now keep in mind this film is not any achievement in cinema, nor does it do anything to further the spy genre, or make any kind of artistic impact on the world. IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO! If you go into this movie for the pure thrill of enjoying the ride you will. The movie doesn’t take itself seriously, and neither should the audience.
Vin Diesel plays Xander xXx Cage an extreme sport junkie who puts out underground movies of himself making vigilante style political statements. Eventually Xander’s infamy catches up with him though, and he’s given a choice between serving his government in the role of an undercover (expendable) spy, or serving his time in jail.
Samuel L. Jackson plays the government agent responsible for training and recruiting Xander, and not only lends his usual acting chops to an otherwise flatly acted film, but adds a sort of brilliant comic relief that only Samuel L. can. The scenes in which Samuel tests Vin are truly some of the most memorable action sequences you will ever see, and it’ll be hard for anyone not to grin with pleasure watching them play out.
As stated - the movie itself does nothing to redefine the spy genre. It follows the James Bond formula so closely that it’s already been spoofed by Austin Powers (think spy with girl on beach while headquarters is phoning in future missions on the machine saying 'I know you’re listening' as the spy turns the power off for some other type of action). What it does do though (and does extremely well X-treme no pun intended) is raise the bar on action to a degree you can’t even imagine. The sequences of Xander skydiving, motor biking, snowboarding and driving put Mr. Bond to shame. It’s everything you’ve always wanted to see Bond do, but probably wouldn’t believe he could if he did. When Vin does it you believe.
All in all, this film is worth every penny of admission. It is a true summer blockbuster with franchise potential to make Bond drink a double vodka martini as he whines to his bartender about job security. Once people see this, they’re going to want more. Just don’t go in expecting to see an Oscar caliber film - go in to have fun, and that’s exactly what you’ll get in return.
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