Visually brilliant

Rating: 7/10 (14 January 2001)

As far as sci-fi thrillers go, this is a good one. Sure, people being attacked by man-eating insectlike aliens isn't exactly the epitome of originality, but Twohy's execution is good. Also, I can't help but like a film which is so interesting to watch for purely visual reasons. The light is either an ice-cold blue, a searing yellow, or, well, pitch black. The camera angles are great as well.
Like I said, the story isn't exactly original, but I liked the fact that Riddick (Vin Diesel) is a complex character until the end, and Diesel certainly is the right actor to portray the murderer. I particularly like how he says the last line which goes [something like]: "Tell them he died somewhere on that planet."
I think it's obvious that I liked Pitch Black. Sure, it ain't no Aliens, but then this is obviously low-budget and that's even more impressing.
A "pleasant" surprise. (7/10)