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FILM: Chronicles of Riddick
I really enjoyed this film.
Riddick is such a bad-ass character - he is so bad but he has that little hint of a conscience that makes him interesting and adds a bit of depth beyond the standard movie hero.
Chronicles was obviously made with a much larger budget than pitch black and although it has amazing effects it still retains the dark and gritty tone if its prequel.
The film benefits from having two layers of bad guys for Riddick to dispense with, adding something to the usual one man v evil faction scenario.
Sure, it's cheesy but Vin Diesel oozes 'don't fuck with me' in the tradition of Arnie at his best.
Overall: Awesome effects, Some solid characters and an interesing plot - 3/4.
Fans of the series will lap it up.
I really enjoyed this film.
Riddick is such a bad-ass character - he is so bad but he has that little hint of a conscience that makes him interesting and adds a bit of depth beyond the standard movie hero.
Chronicles was obviously made with a much larger budget than pitch black and although it has amazing effects it still retains the dark and gritty tone if its prequel.
The film benefits from having two layers of bad guys for Riddick to dispense with, adding something to the usual one man v evil faction scenario.
Sure, it's cheesy but Vin Diesel oozes 'don't fuck with me' in the tradition of Arnie at his best.
Overall: Awesome effects, Some solid characters and an interesing plot - 3/4.
Fans of the series will lap it up.