The Chronicles of Riddick - Pitch Black (Unrated Director's Cut) [HD DVD]
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Movie Reviews of The Chronicles of Riddick - Pitch Black (Unrated Director's Cut) [HD DVD]
Movie Review: Great for Sci-Fi Fans. 68 out of 100
Summary: 5 Stars
Pitch Black is a Sci-Fi film sure to please fans of the genre. While the acting wavers at time, the film is held together by a good storyline, and by the film presense of Vin Diesel. I just finished my second viewing of Pitch Black, and enjoyed it once again.
The story is as such (without spoilers): A crew of 40+ crashes on a distant planet after their ship is hit by a meteor shower. Few survive, but those that do must deal with a brutal ex-con (Diesel), and an enemy that loves the dark are attacks during a coming eclipse.
My rating of this movie is primarily for fans of sci-fi and action movies. Those who could care less about these genres will probably not like Pitch Black, simply because the acting has occasional glimpses of mediocrity. But alas, Vin Diesel holds the movie together. You love and hate him at the same time.
The story is quite unique, and in the end I felt entertained and emotionally involved with the characters. A main character dies at the end, and I was saddened. Also, at the end I am left wanting the story to continue. I am grateful that the Chronicles of Riddick do not end here.
Total Score (out of 100) = 68
40 (out of 50). Enjoyment. A rating based on my overall enjoyment of the film.
4 (out of 10). Acting. How good was the acting?
7 (out of 10). Immersion. Did the movie suck me into the story?
5 (out of 10). Intangibles. Special effects. Movie pace. Is the movie forgettable, or something you will talk about and remember for weeks? Years?
7 (out of 10). Must see. Is this movie worth seeing/renting?
5 (out of 10). Must buy. Is this movie a must buy/purchase?
Movie Review: (:D)....(:D)....(;D)
Summary: 4 Stars
For this genre of film this one excels, the special effects in regards to the alien creatures are believable, the pace is on time, and the casting works well
Great sci-fi movie...Vin Diesel does a great job. Check out the Chronicles of Riddick and the game, both do not disappoint.
Movie Review: Finally a sci-fi action movie that doesn't seem derivative
Summary: 4 Stars
A lot of films that are monster based("creature features" as I call them), there's a certain noticeable borrowing feeling throughout the film, as if filmmakers got lazy and said "hm...Alien but underground!" which is why we got crap like the Cave. Now and then we do have an enjoyable romp such as Starship Troopers but for the most part they're kind of lame, underwritten, boring or all 3. Nobody's gonna call Pitch Black art but at least it's very entertaining, even if the premise seems done before("Aliens during the nighttime!").
A transport ship crash lands on a planet which has 3 suns in orbit nearby. It's not the most comfortable planet since it's so hot but that's the least of their problems. Among the survivors is an escaped convict, Riddick, and in the shadows of caves lurks a large enemy with a huge case of the munchies, namely humans. So really the film is about getting off the planet before being lunch...or is it supper?
Oddly enough, one of the film's selling points was its hero, or rather, its anti-hero Riddick. Caring only for himself and would step over best friends and probably family to stay alive, he's the definition of a criminal you don't want to cross paths with(well, isn't all of them like that?). Played by Vin Diesel, he's certainly a memorable villain that's actually likable which is quite something. The rest of the cast is good but 2 standouts with Keith David as a Muslim and Radha Mitchell as Fry(she's otherwise known as the Silent Hill girl or Ally Sheedy's makeout partner in one film).
The special effects at times look slightly obvious but all in all they're well done, including "Riddick vision" and the "Monster vision": 2 distinct styles of seeing, one being very luminescent night-vision esque while the other is extremely odd looking. The pacing is perfect with a slow opening that slowly builds tension without just action action the entire way through. The transfer is kind of disappointing as the first half where we see the planet being lit by 3 suns looks clear and crisp while the darkness scenes look really grainy at times.
Originally, Pitch Black was going to be the sequel to a trilogy, which got its start with the underperforming Chronicles of Riddick. This prequel of sorts is what it should've been: a good time with a memorable villain and interesting visuals.
Movie Review: THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK - PITCH BLACK
Summary: 5 Stars
THIS ITEM GOT HERE DAYS BEFOR THEY SAID AND IN GOOD SHAPEMovie Review: A blast to watch!
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't really like sci-fi movies but this is the one exception. Any movie with people stranded on a planet relying on an escaped convict to save them to me sounds like one of the coolest plots ever. The role of Richard Riddick was tailor made for Vin Diesel. He kicks ass, takes names, and shows everyone who's boss. The other standout performance in this movie was Cole Hauser as Johns. Even though he was a jerk, he was great at tricking the other people into thinking he was a good guy. But I wouldn't even have considered this movie if Vin Diesel wasn't in it. He carries the film from start to finish. With awesome action, great special effects, and a menacing hero, this is a film you don't want to pass up. A Diesel-powered film for all fans!