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xXx: State of the Union

2005

Darius Stone's criminal record and extreme sports obsession make him the perfect candidate to be the newest XXX agent. He must save the U.S. government from a deadly conspiracy led by five-star general and Secretary of Defense George Deckert.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Violence5/5
  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Diverse representation2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Cars, including a Ford Shelby Cobra Concept and a modified GTO, are prominently used as action vehicles, but the film is not primarily an advertisement.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Several named characters are killed, including Mayweather, Cobb, and Deckert; Gibbons is apparently killed before being revealed alive.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Brief glimpses of injury and aftermath, but generally avoids explicit or lingering shots of blood.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Expect occasional profanity and insults typical of a PG-13 action film; the available sources do not document exact wording or frequency.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Mentions of past relationships and mild flirtation; romance is very secondary to the plot.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Intense action includes terrorist attacks, assassination threats, abduction, shootouts, explosions, pursuit and a deadly train crash, but the film is not horror-focused.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Some mild sexual references and suggestive camera work common in action films.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Limited background alcohol use may occur in social scenes, with no indication that substance use is central or glamorized.

Violence5/5
Why this rating?

Frequent intense action includes shootings, assaults, prison violence, hijacking, military combat, a coup, and multiple character killings.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Stone and allies repeatedly risk imprisonment and death to oppose a coup, rescue prisoners, protect civilians, and save the president.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The film uses inventive spy tactics, hacking, disguises, improvised alliances, vehicle action, and unusual settings to solve problems.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast, though roles generally adhere to action movie archetypes.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Characters cooperate to protect the president and stop a coup, but compassion is secondary to loyalty, strategy, and violent action.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

The story supports loyalty, resisting unlawful authority, protecting civilians and democratic government, and exposing corruption, while glamorizing vigilantist violence somewhat.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Heroes show loyalty, courage, and commitment to civilians, but also use lethal force, theft, deception, and vigilantism.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in xXx: State of the Union would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in xXx: State of the Union, and what caused that change?
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