Beautifully filmed movie

Rating: 10/10 (7 April 2002)

While most movies that pit humans against horrendous extra-terrestrials end up being cheap, pointless knock offs of the 'Alien' series, Pitch Black stands firmly as an excellent piece. The lighting is amazing and beautiful, offering sharp contrasts that operate not only as an effective element of the plot, but also give the movie a unique feel. While many films limit their lighting to black/white contrasts, Pitch Black employs several different colors, shades and intensities. Vin Diesel does a great job and brings to life a character that could have very easily been run-of-the-mill. The remainder of the cast, including the gorgeous Claudia Black (Farscape), are lesser-known and very talented. If you like Science Fiction Pitch Black is a must, but the fact that the film focuses (very effectively) on things other than 'bug-hunting' make it an excellent movie for all.