Movie over, "Supernova"

Rating: 8/10 (6 March 2000)

During the past few years, an alarming trend of movies with respectable cast lists, massive special effects budgets, and little or no plot has swept through the Hollywood scene. Such examples include "Godzilla," "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace," and the recent example of cinematic stupidity, "Supernova." Those who felt completely ripped off by "Supernova" should go to see "Pitch Black." The "Pitch Black" experience will remove the sour taste left by "Supernova." In an age where character development has been all but forgotten, "Pitch Black" returns to us our ability to develop a kinship (or in some cases, disgust) toward the actors on the screen. Another selling point for this movie is a genuine trace of realism; although the story doesn't necessarily turn out the way you'd like it to, it concludes in a way that is believable and reasonable, with just a hint of Romanticism. Vin Diesel, Rhada Mitchell, and Keith David are superb. All in all, an extreme movie experience for any fan of the "Alien" series or "Starship Troopers." If you enjoy Sci-Fi movies that will keep you on the edge of your seat, you'll love "Pitch Black."