Much better than the over the top sequel.

Rating: 8/10 (17 August 2009)

This movie had some science fiction elements to it, and it did not look cheap in any way. However, it was a much more simple movie than the sequel and to me that made it better. It also helped that this movie did not totally focus on the Riddick character. Granted he was an interesting character, but the fact there was so much mystery with him is what made him so cool. In the sequel you just found out a lot more than you really wanted to. It also helps that this movie has more horror movie in it than anything else. I always enjoy a good science fiction horror movie and this one was another in a long line of good ones. The story as a ship that crash lands on a strange planet that is very hot as it has three suns. To add to the difficulty of the situation they are transporting a rather dangerous individual. Pretty soon he escapes and soon after someone dies. However, it is not the escaped prisoner, rather there seems to be something living within the planet, something that is hungry. The good news is these whatever they are do not come out in the harsh sunlight, so no problems right? Wrong! Even with the many suns the planet is about to go into a stage of darkness and the creatures are going to come out and feed. So they now have to rely on each other to escape and that includes the escaped prisoner who has had a special procedure done to make it so he can see in the darkness. Very nice movie, some good kills and good monster action.