Riddick (2013)

Now this was more like it! It's amazing how much they were able to do with their small budget. I've heard criticism and even know a couple of people who have decided not to see the film because they think it's basically a remake of Pitch Black. It's not that at all.

It's more of a detour on Riddick's quest that was started in Chronicles. Yes there are a horde of creatures that threaten everyone. But that doesn't come up until much later in the film. The film is primarily about Riddick and his journey of discovering if he's lost a step since winning an army.

I can understand how people came away with that misconception based on the trailers though. I was a bit bothered by the hamfisted manner in which they made sure they attained an R rating. That was their goal after hearing from the fans but I think they pushed it a bit too far. It's a fun ride though.