5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
Overview
Xander Cage is left for dead after an incident, though he secretly returns to action for a new, tough assignment with his handler Augustus Gibbons.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
5.0
Overview
Xander Cage is left for dead after an incident, though he secretly returns to action for a new, tough assignment with his handler Augustus Gibbons.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around a generic global security threat and its resolution through individual heroism and unconventional methods, which are common action movie tropes. It does not explicitly promote or critique specific political ideologies, resulting in a neutral stance.
The movie showcases a visibly diverse international ensemble cast, integrating various racial and ethnic backgrounds into its action-oriented narrative. However, its storyline does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes, maintaining a neutral to positive portrayal of its characters within the action genre.
Secondary
The film features Serena Unger, a skilled operative, who is shown engaging in and winning multiple close-quarters physical fights against male opponents using martial arts and hand-to-hand combat throughout various action sequences.
The film 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no direct portrayal or impact on queer representation within the movie's content.
The film "xXx: Return of Xander Cage" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on action and espionage, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate.
The film primarily features returning characters like Xander Cage and Augustus Gibbons, who maintain their established genders. All other significant characters are new to this installment and do not represent gender-swapped versions of previously established figures.
The film features returning characters Xander Cage and Augustus Gibbons, both portrayed by their original actors (Vin Diesel and Samuel L. Jackson). New characters introduced in this installment do not constitute race swaps as they lack prior canonical racial depictions.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.2
6.1
Critic Ratings
4.6
4.2
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