Review of Pitch Black (2000) by Martin H — 31 Jul 2013
It is a good science fiction and FANTASY movie. I like the turns and twists and the movie's reliance on science fiction - a triple eclipse - lizard like creatures that are photo-sensitive - what happens to a ship struck by space debris - etc.
I enjoy it as a fantasy (I can suspend accuracy). There is one or two science mistakes which I enjoy. I use one clip to see if my students understand the concept of comets and why it is mistake. I also use the clip where the ship is hit by pieces of the comet trail.
This is also a teachable clip - what is happening and why. Why are their clouds produced by the comet debris in the cabin? Why does the ship have to land? Is this accurate? What happens when a piece of a plane comes off and how is this similar and different? Great class discussions from only two clips.
I like the movie but love the way that I can use parts of it in my class. When you put all of this together I have a 5 star rating. One of my Favorites.
This review of Pitch Black (2000) was written by Martin H on 31 Jul 2013.
Pitch Black has generally received positive reviews.
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