Pitch Black (2000)

New Riddick film is out this week so it was time for a refresher course. Really enjoyed this film. Vin Diesel was perfect for the role. One of the things I love about it is that it's bolts and nuts Scifi. No mystical powers anywhere to be seen just people, advanced technology and deadly alien creatures.

The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury (2004)

An interesting short animated title created to bridge the gap between Pitch Black and Chronicles. Does a pretty good job of easing the more fantastical elements from Chronicles into the universe. Pretty enjoyable little ride overall.

The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)

MAN did I hate this film when it came out! It took the gritty scifi universe established in Pitch Black and filled it with a bunch of fantasy nonsense. Elemental ethereal races and an undeadish army. What is this crap!?!?!

This time around I opted to watch the director's cut which I had heard was vastly superior to the theatrical edition. I found the film to be pretty decent this go around with the only real weakness being the more fantastical elements that I despised. It'll be interesting to see the transition from the ending of this film into the scenario presented for the next.