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There are really only two reasons I relented to viewing "X-Games 3D: The Movie," a one-week theatrical release featuring the X-Games in, you guessed it, 3-D.
The first reason is simple- I haven't watched enough low rated films this year and I knew, absolutely knew, this film would suck (It does).
The second reason is, believe it or not, even more shallow. How often do I get to add an "X" film to the website's database? It's sort of like my "Q" films- I only have one, 'Quarantine." I really wanted to add an "X" film, and this one fit the bill perfectly.
So, there you have it. Two completely legit reasons why I had to go check out "X-Games 3D: The Movie" while it was on the big screen.
Now then, before you start thinking I went into the film with a bias please consider that I've been subjected to the film's simply awful trailer on numerous occasions while playing "Pool Master," one of my favorite online video games. Quite literally, for several days each new game would start with the most obnoxious voice talking about "what if."
Horrid. Truly horrid.
If you are a fan of the X-Games or extreme sports, then you will likely not have the aversion to this film that I've had. However, even if you completely adore X-Games and extreme sports, I can't fathom a legit reason that you need to see this complete retread of coverage that is readily available on ESPN and for which 3-D literally adds nothing to the equation.
For 90 minutes, we endure an onslaught of skateboarders, motocross riders and snowboarders as they do what they do which, I'm assuming, has to excite the live crowd more than it will excite anyone on the big screen. On the big screen, what comes across amounts to pretentious posing, faux insights and a mind-numbing lack of insight from the film's various interviewees.
For a film centered around the extreme nature of the X-Games, "X-Games 3D: The Movie" is remarkably devoid of anything resembling excitement and, with only a couple exceptions, the majority of the athletes featured in the film come across as unintelligent and uninspired.
Fortunately, "X-Games 3D: The Movie" will only be in theatres for one week before it undoubtedly lands on home video and countless repeats on ESPN where those who want to watch it can do so for free.
© Written by Richard Propes
The Independent Critic
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