Predictable, formulaic, corny, sappy fun . . .

Rating: 6/10 (19 February 2000)

I tried hard to hate Pitch Black and then when the film came to an end I almost had my reason. Pitch Black will not find its place in the Sci-Fi/Horror Hall Of Frame. However, Pitch Black is better than average Sci-Fi fare. A sort of Road Warrior meets Alien theme where a not-so-good guy has to step up to bat and save the day. The cinematograhpy and direction was excellent. The aliens were genuinely creepy even and the premise of the film made for a great setting. Vin Diesel is the star and hopefully the heir apparent to the title of action film box office champ that has been deserted by Arnold, Sly, Claude, and Steven. I'll be first in line to get my night vision surgery.