Most original Alien knock-off ever!

Rating: 8/10 (25 July 2002)

There is something refreshing about Pitch Black. It may be ALIEN-esque and have a slightly clunky story-line but it has its sheen. I am very impressed by director David Twohy's use of relative unknowns in the starring roles. All of the characters are well-acted and are thurough the whole way through. I mean when you think about it had this movie have had top-dollar actors in it, the touch of cheap thrill wouldnt be there. But i know thats not it. It probably is the orginality of the cheepness and somewhat familiar storyline. No, thats not it either.Is it Vin Diesel's performance as the somewhat hunky Riddick? No? Then what is it? Oh yeah, i know what it is!
**** -This movie is freakin awesome!-