Review - Pitch Black

"Pitch Black" is a science-fiction movie, which features one of the greatest anti-heroes in Hollywood history.
A transport vessel is badly damaged during a meteor shower, and crash-lands on a desolated planet. There are few survivors...the acting captain, an antiquities dealer, a holy man and his two sons, a bounty hunter...and Richard B. Riddick, an escaped convict and mass murderer. Together, the group becomes unwilling allies as they try to find a way off the planet. A planet where it appears that every single person vanished completely without a trace. And a planet whose hunger is preparing to awaken once again. Can this group put its differences aside to survive?
The setting for the movie is very simple...but it gives the movie the perfect feel. You literally feel as if you are marooned in the middle of nowhere...with absolutely no hope for rescue. Add the growing tension as the planet's murderous side prepares to emerge...and the realization that another murderer may be their only hope of salvation...and the character drama rises to a fever pitch. And then, you have Riddick - the ultimate anti-hero. He cares only for himself...and will do whatever it takes to insure his own survival. What makes Riddick the most terrifying is that you realize that all of us are one step away from becoming him...and how much easier life would be if you took that one step. Vin Diesel not only brings the physical intimidating factor to the character of Riddick...you truly believe that this man fears nothing and respects less.
For an excellent science-fiction movie, with wicked special effects and memorable characters, "Pitch Black" will not disappoint.
Starring - Vin Diesel, Cole Hauser, Keith David, Claudia Black, and Rhiana Griffith. Directed by David Twohy.
Time - 1 hour, 50 minutes. Rated - R (Science-fiction violence/gore, language)