Aliens anyone ...

Rating: 7/10 (22 June 2004)

This movie proves what you can do with a small budget and a bunch of people determined to make something with an idea and where profit is not the primary concern over content. Yes, the plot is not new, the aliens are definitely not new and the dialogue is Shatnerian at best. The movie as a whole still works. There are some stunning visuals along with some really good acting by Vin Diesel. Its obvious that he has acting ability, it would be nice to see him use it more, rather than settle for what he is currently doing. The movie is simply a showcase for the main character, Riddick. This movie is not Pitch Black, but Riddick. He is not the first character we meet, he is not the protagonist/hero whatever. Yet through all this, he is the fulcrum by which this movie revolves. We want to hear more about his past, and we want to see what he can do. Apart from the incredible crash scene, the fight scene between Riddick and Johns is one of the memorable scenes of the movie. The most brutal is when Riddick takes out one of the creatures barehanded.