PITCH BLACK
Released: February 18, 2000
A transport ship containing 40 passengers heading to other worlds for, among other reasons, settling, New Mecca, and for one passenger, Riddick, another cell. The ship encounters a tiny meteor storm and crash lands on a barren planet with only 1/4 of its complement surviving. Survival is tough with Riddick on the loose and no water in sight. However, come nightfall, they have even more to fear... Yes, it's wild kangaroos! OK, no. It's something else. But the suspense factor was in high gear with this one and it worked well. I left the theatre feeling quite satisfied. Vin Diesel plays the Riddick character and he also was a highlight in "Boiler Room" as well. I think we'll be seeing more of Diesel in the coming years of cinema. Also worthy of praise is Radha Mitchell, an up and coming actress from Australia who proves she is not just another pretty face.
108 Minutes
USA Films/Universal