Mystery Man

Rating: 9/10 (13 September 2013)

I just re-watched this, to refresh my memory. Riddick 2(or part 3 of the Pitch Black trilogy if you will) was about to start in the cinema and I only had watched the first one over a decade ago. The film still holds up! It's the character portrayed by Vin Diesel that makes the movie more than worthwhile. It's actually the mystery surrounding the character, not knowing what he's really up to and if he has moral values or where they lie.
While Riddick does takes stabs at religion, the director and the movie itself do not really show any indication they have anything against it. A science fiction movie that tries to please a part of the audience. But don't be fooled, this is as raw as it can be. You won't and shouldn't get too comfortable. While there wasn't any money to speak of (budget wise), the movie does look really good. The theme here is darkness. And it looks good/clear enough for my taste! Raw and violent like Riddick himself, you'll either be with him or ...