A routine space transport goes wrong, leaving a band of survivors on an uncharted world

Rating: 7/10 (27 February 2000)

When I first saw the previews, I thought this movie looked like it had some promise. I wasn't mistaken. Quite simply, it's one of the best science fiction movies to come along in a while.
The first ten minutes of the movie are completely engrossing, as the crisis that leads to the marooning of the transport is played out. After crash landing on an uncharted world, the survivors try to find a way off the mysterious planet, where it is always daylight....well, almost always.
The acting is particularly good, especially the escaped convict Riddick, played by Vin Diesel. There's no way this movie would have been nearly as good without his efforts. (The very sexy) Radha Mitchell also does a great job as the captain of the ship.
In conclusion, if you like an science fiction, an intruiging storyline, good acting, and an engrossing plot, then see Pitch Black. If not...go see End of Days at the dollar theater.