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Steven Sklansky (231 KP) rated xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017) in Movies

Sep 7, 2017  
xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
2017 | Action, Drama
6
5.9 (26 Ratings)
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Simple Story Line (2 more)
Action Packed
Good Cast
Bad CGI in some parts (2 more)
Editing
Over the top stunts
Action Packed, Explosions and All Around Craziness
Contains spoilers, click to show
Man do I love action movies, but this one seemed to get out of control sometimes. I really do like the XXX series but there were somethings I would change about this one. The fact that Xander Cage was dead and come back was fine, but I would have liked a little back story on where he was hanging out. It also felt like he was doing a good job staying off the grid so finding him that easily and getting him on board felt simple.

The opening scene was OK, that's usually the part of the action movie that is supposed to grab you. But with Gibbons blowing up and not being a part of the movie was kind of sad. I really do like Vin and Sam's back and forth during the movie. Adding a little comedy the way they do is why I like their chemistry on screen. The rest of the plot was simple and straight forward. Only adding a few twists to a movie like this makes it more fun to watch and less to think about what is going on.


I like the addition of the XXX teams, it really showed that something was going on in between movies. Although it made is seem like the "bad" XXX team went rogue, but they were still trying to do right by the country. The team up between the 2 was fantastic, they finally realized they were on the same team and kicked some ass.


Now for the bad, there were times in this movie where the stunt work was too over the top even for me. You can do action without all the flipping and jumping. There are great stunt coordinators out there that can put together a great fight scene with out all extra stuff and still make it a good movie. There were also a few parts of the movie were you could tell it was CGI and not edited very well. The most notable was the motorcycle jet skis on the water. You really could tell how fake it was. Which is sad because it really could have been a cool scene.


Overall the movie was fun to watch, I would see the other 2 XXX movies before jumping into this one. There are a few hidden easter eggs that might make the watch more enjoyable. I wouldn't look to hard into the quality, just sit back and enjoy the show.
  
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Lee KM Pallatina (951 KP) rated Bloodshot (2020) in Movies

May 17, 2020  
Bloodshot (2020)
Bloodshot (2020)
2020 | Action, Drama, Fantasy
7
6.4 (30 Ratings)
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SFX, CASTING, ACTING (0 more)
Another rinse and repeat (0 more)
Could've been better, could've been worse
Contains spoilers, click to show
Vin diesel stars a soldier who is K.I.A only to be brought back by a company who specializes in high tech body replacements/enhancements. The story starts of weak and eventually is knocked into high Gear which doesn't quite last, and unfortunately delivers another obvious villain.
 It's what I can only describe as a XXX meets terminator movie (which sounds better on paper) that's being dubbed as a universal soldier knockoff!?
The action scenes were perfectly done, creating a hard hitting thrill ride at times only to quickly slow down. Vin diesel is great in this, regularly appearing in his trade mark tank top but the movie is very anticlimactic which really doesn't help.
  
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Marqees (17 KP) rated xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017) in Movies

Feb 14, 2018  
xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
2017 | Action, Drama
7
5.9 (26 Ratings)
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Tony Jaa, Donnie Yen and Micheal Bisping on the same team. Over the top action, Hoeky acting (0 more)
Hokey acting, over the top action stunts, lack of plot depth. (0 more)
Look if your looking for an Oscar-quality plot with great acting and cinematography this movie is not for you. This is a movie that plays to its strengths blowing stuff up, beautiful women and people doing dope things. It is a generic take over the world plot and I can't tell if Vin Diesel is phoning his return to XXX in but all things considered it wasn't that bad. High points were with Donnie Yen, Tony Jaa, and Micheal Bisping I want another flick with these 3 guys as a team of mercenaries it sells itself. If you like over the top action this film is for you.
  
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Grannyknowsbest (12 KP) rated This is Us in TV

Jun 29, 2020  
This is Us
This is Us
2016 |
10
8.0 (5 Ratings)
TV Show Rating
Chrissy Metz performs her heart out. When she smiles you'll smile and when she cries; your heart will melt. She is the star of the show. (0 more)
In my hubby's opinion, it left his dinner and bed unmade for 3 days. Sorry xxx (0 more)
One of America's well written box sets. It will keep most bottoms stuck to the sofas.
The production team and the cast have delivered a first rate box set drama that will have you goggle eyed and lazy. You will laugh out loud and be left wiping away tears as you come to know and love the many characters.

The show jumps between decades informing you of the characters past and present. I know this can be not only annoying but also confusing. This is not the case in "This is us" Hat off to the production team and writers