RE: Riddick

As far as I can tell, the new movie will be more like a sequel to Pitch Black with little regard to what happened in Chronicles.

I'm pretty bummed as I, unlike you, prefered the 'destiny/fantasy' elements of Chronicles. I liked Pitch Black okay, but I was really interested in where the story would go after Chronicles.

The new movie seems to be a "It's dark, things are attacking us, I guess we'll have to work with Riddick so at least some of us will live" plot again, which I don't think I have much interest in seeing again.

I did think the DC of Chronicles was superior, but not terribly so. I think the scene with the Furian Elemental helped round out the mystical part of the movie.

I liked to think that Pitch Black:Chronicles Trilogy was as Hobbit:LotR. A simple tale that puts some pieces in place so that the epic story can begin. Now that the epic story of Riddick is:

(*Spoilers*)

BB: Riddick is Captured and then Escapes From Supermax
DA: Riddick is Captured and then Escapes from Slavers
PB: Riddick is a Captive, Kills Dark Beasties, and then Escapes
DF: Riddick is Captured, and then Escapes from Slavers (again)
CR: Riddick, the last Furian, has a destiny to kill the leader of a giant army of Necros. Along with some allies, he risks all to save a young woman whom he unintentionally led into a dangerous lifestyle, being chased by the Necro leader all the while. Meanwhile, Vaako, a high ranking Necro, and his wife plot an overthrow of their leader. Continuing his quest to rescue his friend/right a previous wrong, Riddick planet hops to save poor Jack. She dies anyways, causing Riddick to unleash his anger, fullfill a prophecy, and end up the leader of the army. Where to now, Riddick? Your move.
R: Riddick is captured, Kills Dark Beasties, and then escapes? (again?)

It seems Chronicles was an odd day that Riddick did something other than get captured, kill some stuff, and escape. Not so epic afterall. :/

Here's hoping Riddick wins me over! But I have to imagine it won't. :(