The visual affects just as good as Matrix, but plot is just par.

Rating: 8/10 (27 February 2000)

I just love it when I go see a movie and know nothing about its plot or characters until showtime. It always makes the movie better when you're learning everything for the first time. It is pretty rare that this happens to me though.
Maybe that's why I liked Pitch Black so much even though the acting was sub-par, it was a little corny and farfetched at some points, and the plot was kind of dumb (a lot like Tremors).
It was the visual affects that got me. They were great! Pitch Black has been compared to Matrix in that respect, and you'll find out why once you check out the film which I strongly suggest that you do. I won't bore you with even one remote detail of the plot instead I'll just give you my highlights and lowlights of the film.
Best thing about the movie: Visual Affects
Best demonstation of this: The image of the silhouette of the child Jack staring at the horizon, watching a planet similar to Saturn slowly run parallel to the sun causing an eclipse.
Best acting: Vin Diesel (Riddick)
Best line: Riddick on his thoughts about God: "Oh I believe in him...and I hate the mother fucker"
Worst line: Riddick just as he's about to leave the planet decides to take out some more alien garbage before lift off: "We can't leave...before we say good night"
Worst acting: Rhianna Griffith (Jack)
Worst part of film: Corny lines common to most action movies