xXx: State of the Union

xXx: State of the Union (2005)

  • 16% of critics liked it
    (135 reviews)

  • 51% of users liked it
    (109,422 ratings)

A new renegade fighter rises to defend the United States from an internal threat in this action thriller. Augustus Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson) of the National Security Agency has successfully dealt with a number of threats to America's safety, but he faces a whole new challenge when he discovers… More

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R,
Directed By
Written By
Simon Kinberg
Genres
Action & Adventure
In Theaters
Apr 29, 2005 Wide
Sony Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Peter L'Official, Village Voice

    Explosions abound, along with expository dialogue and a ham-tastic triad of performances from Sam Jackson, Willem Dafoe, and Peter Strauss.

  • Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

    This is that rare B movie that's rooted in gut-level stirrings of power and retaliation.

  • Stephen Hunter, Washington Post

    So primitive, it must have been written in lizard blood on animal skin.

  • Peter Howell, Toronto Star

    So devoid of craft, it looks as though it were filmed by robots.

  • Tom Keogh, Seattle Times

    A crisp adventure that grows increasingly audacious (the story climaxes with a huge battle waged in the Capitol) if only lightly enjoyable.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Film C


    An entertaining movie that doesnt have a lot going on but you can appreciate the action sequences not as good as the first but entertaining enough!

  • Phil H


    Not a bad film really, just run of the mill action flick that wouldn't look outta place from the 80's. A nice opening sequence that looks pretty smart and hi-tech, usual stuff packs the middle and it finishes on a VERY poor cgi looking finale. A black man's 'James… More

  • Marc L


    Hmmm...Who should be the next xXx, a secret agent devoting his life to loyalty and honor with more skills than a Navy SEAL, Spetsnaz soldier, and KSK soldier combined. Oh I know! Let's get a gangster we found of the streets with no loyalty, no self control and no acting ability!… More

  • Dean !


    A very poor sequel when the first was so good. Just looks wrong and the plot is laughable at times. Stick with the first.

  • Martin S


    Far superior to the first one (mostly....only because Vin Diesel isn't in it) ...This is the best rating it could hope for. So they should all be happy.

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