Most of the Good, little of the Bad (10 minute beginning).

Rating: 6/10 (18 May 2000)

Alien meet Star Trek meet Supernova meet The Mummy. A science fiction movie with most of the good and very little bad. This is one movie to miss the first 10 minutes though as they will make you more nautious that the Blair Witch.
After a totally stupid beginning, with flashes and jolts, throughout the 10 minute credit/pre-planet sequence, "Pitch Black" takes off.
It steals a little bit from Alien, Star Trek, Bats, and The Mummy, but it does so it a good way, as every bit adds to the story and makes us want to hate some characters, while liking others (and this is not always the obvious choice).
The writing, makes the story evolve (like the creatures) and showcases Vin Diesel amongst others.
It is a nice entry into the sci-fi (with some horror) drama. It may obtain some of a cult following, but otherwise it is not a classic.
All-in-all, on the better half of early 2000 movies, but not a must see.
Rating: 6
Viewed: in theatre (scope)