Vin Diesel's Best Movie

Rating: 7/10 (23 March 2014)

Spaceship is forced to crash on an alien planet with three suns. Among the survivors is a criminal named Riddick (Vin Diesel) who, through a surgical alteration to his eyes, has night vision. Soon it's discovered that the planet is inhabited by nocturnal bloodthirsty creatures. Good thing the planet has three suns and it's always day right? Well, as luck would have it, these people have crashed on the planet at the same time an eclipse is about to begin so all hell is about to break loose. They must rely on Riddick to lead them to safety in the dark. The question is can they depend on a convicted murderer for help?
Wonderful character-driven sci-fi action horror movie with a terrific cast. Vin Diesel's best role by miles. The Fast & Furious movies are good for what they are but he doesn't have to do much in them but act tough. Not that this is Othello but at least the character of Riddick has some depth. The rest of the cast is solid with standout turns from Radha Mitchell and Cole Hauser. The special effects are good and the action is exciting. A fun thrill ride of a movie. Followed by some lesser sequels.