Decent, but nothing more...

Rating: Null/10 (24 February 2000)

Unlike most, i thought this movie started out as pitifully as a movie possibly could. "Who are these people? Why are they in space? Why are they all together? Where are they going? What is their purpose? What time era are we in?" Those were questions i asked myself through the first 20 minutes. We learn a little about each character, but not much, and never do find out the answers to the rest of the questions. This really weakens the movie, there is no character development at all, except maybe with Riddick. The acting was above par, especially considering the small-name talent in the film. I can definitely see Vin Diesel becomming a big action star if that is the route he chooses to go. The special effects were pretty good, but they didn't entirely make up for a lack of screen play. I'm wondering why any studio bit on this, just based on the story, because it's a pretty weak one, with very little good dialogue.. they visually covered that up, but that's not enough for me.
I give this movie a 3.5 out of 10.. it could have been much much better, but it falls flat. I'd be interested to see the DVD, to see if anything got cut, as i have a feeling it must have.