Lean, low budget sci-fi horror that's a lot of fun to watch

Rating: Null/10 (2 September 2007)

"Pitch Black" is a great popcorn movie. Part sci-fi, part horror, this film was the pleasant surprise of 2000. Watching the film 7 years later, it still hits the spot.
When a ship carrying 40 passengers, including 1 Vin Diesel, is forced to crash on an unwelcoming alien planet, the 10 shocked survivors find themselves facing unexpected horrors.
Vin Diesel is an interesting and enigmatic lead character as Riddick. Supporting Diesel are Radha ("Silent Hill") Mitchell, Cole Hauser, Keith David and the delightful Claudia ("Farscape", "Stargate SG-1") Black.
Containing more than a few surprises along the way, this is a great monster movie with some very memorable scenes.
9 out of 10.