Review of Pitch Black (2000) by James D — 29 Jun 2016

David Twohy's mixture of horror and science fiction works wonders in Pitch Black.A 100 minute story on a barren wasteland of a planet actually turns out quite well for this picture. While not exactly an adrenaline rush, the consistent level of intrigue is enough as this film goes from day to night in a blink of an eye.

The CG is a mixed bag, but ultimately acceptable when all is said and done. The level of violence and blood is somewhat conservative, but enough for an R rating.The cast of characters is what makes this story go.

Riddick is a solid character backed by an excellent casting choice in Vin Diesel. Radha Mitchell and Cole Hauser share the screen well with Mr. Diesel.Pitch Black does succeed with what it sets out to do, and while it isn't perfect, it is a recommendable watch.

"You're not afraid of the dark are you?".