Guest C.H.U.D. Report post Posted August 11, 2002 Vin Diesel owns all your monkey asses. Anyway, childishness aside, I am a big Diesel mark, so there was no way I was missing xXx. The result? It was exactly what I expected. Diesel rocked, the action was great, the story was simple and the dialogue was cheesy and cliched. Dialogue examples: "Welcome to the Xander Zone!" and "Find him fast! Kill him slow!". Oh yeah, and I loved it. B-movie goodness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MrRant Report post Posted August 11, 2002 But when the hell are you going to do those DVD reviews you were telling me about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest evenflowDDT Report post Posted August 11, 2002 Strays is the movie he wrote and directed. Oh, OK, thanks dude (welcome to the board, by the way ). What's Strays about? It's probably not available on DVD, but you can probably get a dubbed copy of it over the 'net somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Edwin MacPhisto Report post Posted August 11, 2002 xXx ruled. No, I'm serious. I thought it was actually revolutionary filmmaking. Before you slap me in the face and say "wake up"--there has not been a better edited action film in years. And this is truly a film about action--not just explosions and guns, but actual action: movement, progress, and so on. A philosophy of no bullshit, just...do it. A great character who was totally believable in every scene...I dunno. I was taken aback and spent a good 30 minutes in the theater parking lot discussing the film with some amazed friends, as we all realized that we had really just seen a genuinely 'new breed' of action movie, as advertised. It's modern, unique, and thank god an evolution away from the "I'm Arnold, I shoot things" action mode. In my eyes it's as major and evolved and action film as Die Hard was for its time...and that's saying a lot. Totally recommended, and even though you might think it's some shit B-movie, think about what you just saw and realize that an action movie with believable characters, post-modern philosophy, and ridiculously thrilling scenes is pretty frickin' rare these days. Also, I will forever love Vin Diesel for his work on The Iron Giant. Kick-ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest chirs3 Report post Posted August 12, 2002 ... I still hate Vin Diesel... But this movie was absolutely awesome. This is the first action movie in a long while (discounting Reign of Fire, since it was a different kind of action movie) that had really fun, exciting, entertaining action sequences. From the previews, I thought this was going to absolutely suck. "A spy movie with SNOWBOARDING? Come on!" Turns out, the snowboarding scene was quite possibly the best scene of the whole movie - that avalanche is really a sight to see. I think it helped that the theatre apparently had the volume on 11 - more often than not, explosions shook the seats and made you go temporarily deaf. I still hate Vin Diesel... but I highly recommend this movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest raptor Report post Posted August 12, 2002 I actually liked this movie AND Vin Diesel. I thought he came of as the "perfect" action movie star. He delivered the cheesy dialogue really well, and looked convincing when the scene was kinda stupid (like doing the Superman and shooting the guard). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NaturalBornThriller4:20 Report post Posted August 14, 2002 All I have to say is....... Wow! And I mean that in a good way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted August 14, 2002 Isn't this the same board where the majority love Ahhhnold? Lots of love for Ahhhnold who has a very small amount of charisma and has zero ability as an actor. Mainly hate for Vin who is oozing with charisma has some ability as an actor. We won't find out how good or bad he is until he gets a meatier role with something decent to work with, but he has shown some ability. I don't know why but that just doesn't make sense at all. Now i have nothing against Ahhhnold so don't take this as me ripping on him. In fact i accept his movies for what they are meant to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest chirs3 Report post Posted August 14, 2002 Well, just so you know, I am totally indifferent to Ahhhnold. Could not care less about him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lethargic Report post Posted August 14, 2002 I don't understand why all you GUYS are worried about watching XXX because Vin Diesel is in it when Asia F'n Argento is in the movie. That alone makes the movie worth seeing on it's own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LexLugerRules Report post Posted August 14, 2002 IT FUCKING RULED! I couldnt believe how much it ruled. Vin Diesel is now offically my favorite actor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DrTom Report post Posted August 14, 2002 I don't understand why all you GUYS are worried about watching XXX because Vin Diesel is in it when Asia F'n Argento is in the movie. Yeah, she's quite easy on the eyes. I didn't think much of her performance in XXX, but she was always easy to look at, so I'm willing to forgive the rest. I thought the movie was enjoyable for what it was, but it was no great shakes overall. Here's my TSM review of it for those who are curious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NaturalBornThriller4:20 Report post Posted August 14, 2002 Did-you-see-her-in-the-Club-dancing? My-God...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest C.H.U.D. Report post Posted August 14, 2002 Asia Argento is hot, but so are 1000 other actresses out there. I'm not going to pay to see a movie just because some hot chick is in it. Maybe when I was 15. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NoCalMike Report post Posted August 14, 2002 I must admit the movie suprised me a lot, and I came away happy(I also got a refund because of tweaked sound system). I still am not high on Vin Diesel, but the movie worked with his one or two good qualities and let the supporting cast run away with the movie. Asia Argento....whooo, and Sam Jackson NEVER dissapoints. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NaturalBornThriller4:20 Report post Posted August 14, 2002 How-much-did-they-spend-on-this? I'd-say-over-100-Million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest C.H.U.D. Report post Posted August 14, 2002 How-much-did-they-spend-on-this? I'd-say-over-100-Million. The budget was $90 million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NaturalBornThriller4:20 Report post Posted August 15, 2002 I-think-i've-come-down-with-a-case-of-XXX Fever. Went-to-see-it-for-the-3rd-time. "Don't-be-a-dick,dick" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LexLugerRules Report post Posted August 15, 2002 I-think-i've-come-down-with-a-case-of-XXX Fever. Went-to-see-it-for-the-3rd-time. Thats it? I saw it 5 times already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NaturalBornThriller4:20 Report post Posted August 15, 2002 I'll-probably-go-see-it-Tomorrow-and-on Friday-after-I-see-My-Girl,Michelle-Rodriguez in-Blue-Crush. "I-Live-For-This-Shit" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LexLugerRules Report post Posted August 15, 2002 I'll problay see it another time tomorrow. With a huge group of friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NaturalBornThriller4:20 Report post Posted August 15, 2002 Don't forget to see Blue Crush! Starring Michelle Rodriguez In Theatres Friday! Cheap Plug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LexLugerRules Report post Posted August 15, 2002 What's Blue Crush about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NaturalBornThriller4:20 Report post Posted August 15, 2002 Girls-who-surf. Doesn't-sound-as-dumb-as-you-think. Watch-the-Trailer.You'll-like-it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Angle-plex Report post Posted August 15, 2002 I just saw XXX, and I was not surprised at all. Exactly like I thought it was going to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shawn 5 Report post Posted August 15, 2002 Michelle Rodriguez is nasty in a manly dyke sort of way. Is she gay, 'cause she really puts out a butch lesbian vibe? And would it freakin' kill her to smile once in a while? No wonder she gets type-casted in every movie she's in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Big McLargeHuge Report post Posted August 15, 2002 I agree, but I do find her kind of cute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DrTom Report post Posted August 15, 2002 Thats it? I saw it 5 times already. Cripes, ever hear of Kazaa? Eh, then again, if you typed "XXX" into Kazaa's search feature, a Vin Diesel movie is probably the last thing you'd actually find. But still, five times? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NaturalBornThriller4:20 Report post Posted August 15, 2002 Well,I-just-came-back-from-seeing-it-again. 4th-time. Hey,I-was-bored. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LexLugerRules Report post Posted August 15, 2002 Thats it? I saw it 5 times already. Cripes, ever hear of Kazaa? Eh, then again, if you typed "XXX" into Kazaa's search feature, a Vin Diesel movie is probably the last thing you'd actually find. But still, five times? I really only paid for it twice. The 1st time and 2nd time I had to pay for it. This hot girl paid for me the 3rd time . My friend paid for the 4th time And the 5th time I got in for free cus I got a free movie pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
