As a 50 year veteran of sci-fi both in films, tv, and books I have to say this is one of the more interesting premises of the genre to come out in the last 20 years. The story moves at a fast pace and keeps you on the edge of your seat. The characters are interesting and unusual. Highly recommended!
This movie's great, dude. The Character Development, Awesome and unique style and interesting little touches (like the creatures rutting and drinking at waterholes like real animals, as oppose to just being shallow killing machines) puts it miles above not just more Horror/Sci-fi movies, but most movies in general.
Damn man, this movie was so awesome when I first watched it, and it's still awesome lol! Vin Diesel rocked on this movie! Just can't believe that it's been like, what, 10 years since this movie first came out?
Indeed many filmmakers and writers often forget that stories are character driven and the spectacle is really just icing on the cake of strong characterization.
i saw this movie the very absolute day this movie was released to theatres. it was a friday and it was raining. i was 10 years old and my dad took me right after school. the next day i got my head shaved and bought black clothes. this movie had a serious impact on my childhood
It's my favorite movie for all the reasons you just said :D I agree 100 percent and luckily the new Riddick movie will be in the same vein as Pitch Black :D
Incredible script and acting! Modern Neo anti-western in space with grey good guys and bad guys. Who do you trust? Best line in the movie; "THERE is my God Mr. Riddick." upon Riddick coming back to save them in the cave.
Chronicles of Riddick Dark Fury is chronologically the first film, and it is an animated movie.Pitch Black is The 1st movie about Riddick and takes place between the animated movie, and the 3rd movie Chronicles of Riddick which is the first film in a trilogy about the necromongers so there should be 2 more Riddick movies. Diesel said that details on the new movie should come out soon after his new videogames release in April 2009 :)
I never saw Chronicles of Riddick, but I saw Pitch Black on USA a few weeks ago, and I liked it. Is Chronicles of Riddick action-packed like Pitch Black.
Pitch Black is one of my favourite sci-fi movies. The reason why it's so good to me is because it focused heavily on the characters. The human element. This is the key to any good story. This movie could well have focused far too much on the monsters and devolved into just another crappy, shallow creature feature, but the makers didn't do that.
"PITCH BLACK" owns the sequel, "THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK" because like every hit movie, the original is not always easy to do one better in a second parter. This one is alittle more realistic and can relate to us than number two. Ei. The Gritty, taken out of the comfort zone, thrust into a dire-fustrating, no real win and hopeless against all odds situation where they must rely on the most unlikely of all peoples. You kind of feel the struggle (even with Riddick) when everything goes wrong.
Johns: How is it? Riddick: Looks clear. *monster flies out* Johns: YOU SAID IT'S CLEAR! Riddick: I said it looks clear! Johns: Okay, what does it look like now? Riddick: Looks clear! LMAO
@waka0793 Pitch Black was adapted from a script intended for Alien 3. David Twohy actually worked on Alien 3 but left the production early on, and just made his intended movie as Pitch Black. I love both films, so suits me.
Actually, there are 3 movies... Dark Fury is an animated movie about Riddick, the second 'real' movie is just 'The Chronicles Of Riddick' In September there will be a third 'real' movie called dead men stalking :)
the let down is that in alot of the "pitch black" scenes towards the end, there's moonlight, or a studio light that doesn't create the truly horrific feel
they say about one or two sequels..the only thing i expect is that if they do a new movie it will be like PITCH BLACK......one of the best science fiction movies i have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
theres a similar surgery to it, doesn't give you total night vision though, just improves it. The military is starting to use it. But i dont know about this but theres a "light amplification surgery" that might be similar to eyeshine
@Applesaucity the third part was announced by vid diesel there was however a animated film. it was just after the events of pitch black it was good but short
This isn't a horror movie, it's sci-fi. And I'm a total chicken when it comes to horror movies, but this didn't scare me at all. It was a fun sci-fi thriller.
I'm the protagonist in Super Nova. I love the 24th century. Outter space is so beautiful, it looks like the place where we have to accept Jesus to go, which is heaven. The planet Riddick landed on back in 2301, that had three suns, looked like the place where people go if they die without accepting Jesus which is hell. I hope to meet Riddick soon. Maybe he'll accept Jesus and go to heaven when he dies.
Heeyyyy, very good analogy! You must be a sociology major...I never would've figured this out. I didn't really see Fry as ruthless, but instinctive. Plus, Riddick looks too focused to actually have any qualms about killing or abandoning people. That's what I saw at least.
LOL! Are you serious? Fry and Riddick? Hmm...I don't know if they could be an item. Riddick did look like he was drawn to her though...just like Clarice and Hannibal Lecter, right? :)
Great cast. Great setting. Great plot. GREAT MOVIE. Haven't seen it? ...Skip work. Skip school. Buy a six pack, or a bag of weed (If you're feeling REALLY rebellious) and if you're one of the under 21 viewers, buy some popcorn...
@bhachris (I was talking about "Pitch Black" before.) But "Pitch Black" is bloody brilliant! You shoulda watched it *before* you read the plot. The less you know about it going in, the better. This is honestly the best movie I've ever seen.
As a 50 year veteran of sci-fi both in films, tv, and books I have to say this is one of the more interesting premises of the genre to come out in the last 20 years. The story moves at a fast pace and keeps you on the edge of your seat. The characters are interesting and unusual. Highly recommended!
"Richard B. Riddick, escape convict, murdrer."
One of the BEST movie EVER!
This movie's great, dude. The Character Development, Awesome and unique style and interesting little touches (like the creatures rutting and drinking at waterholes like real animals, as oppose to just being shallow killing machines) puts it miles above not just more Horror/Sci-fi movies, but most movies in general.
Just rented this...very good movie, lived up to the hype. Good plot, cast, script.
I loved this movie so much first time I saw it.
I love this...
WOW 11 YEARS COMMENT!!
ARE YOU STILL A LIVE??
Damn man, this movie was so awesome when I first watched it, and it's still awesome lol! Vin Diesel rocked on this movie! Just can't believe that it's been like, what, 10 years since this movie first came out?
Indeed many filmmakers and writers often forget that stories are character driven and the spectacle is really just icing on the cake of strong characterization.
I love this movie. I watched it on tv the other night :3
I'm watching this Now on AMC via Directv...The Best Sci Fi Show I've ever seen
I saw this when it came out, I was seven... This was the only horror I've ever seen that has ever given me nightmares... Friggin Awesome!
Ive been in that ship :)
They filmed it in my old town because i lived in the desert. I was only 10 then.
I remember watching this when I was like 5 lol.Creepy,but badass movie.SOOOOO underrated
I just saw that movie last night for the first time, and it took me an hour to get to sleep!!! I love that movie, but it scares the hell out of me!!!
one of my favorites and I love "Riddick"
i saw this movie the very absolute day this movie was released to theatres. it was a friday and it was raining. i was 10 years old and my dad took me right after school. the next day i got my head shaved and bought black clothes. this movie had a serious impact on my childhood
I Watched This Movie 5 Times , Its THAT AWESOME!
A minor classic. Very underrated.
It's my favorite movie for all the reasons you just said :D I agree 100 percent and luckily the new Riddick movie will be in the same vein as Pitch Black :D
Finnaly found it, i watched this as a kid, and can only remember little of it. And i cudent even english, so i can watch it now . Finnaly found it
Incredible script and acting! Modern Neo anti-western in space with grey good guys and bad guys. Who do you trust? Best line in the movie; "THERE is my God Mr. Riddick." upon Riddick coming back to save them in the cave.
Chronicles of Riddick Dark Fury is chronologically the first film, and it is an animated movie.Pitch Black is The 1st movie about Riddick and takes place between the animated movie, and the 3rd movie Chronicles of Riddick which is the first film in a trilogy about the necromongers so there should be 2 more Riddick movies. Diesel said that details on the new movie should come out soon after his new videogames release in April 2009 :)
I never saw Chronicles of Riddick, but I saw Pitch Black on USA a few weeks ago, and I liked it. Is Chronicles of Riddick action-packed like Pitch Black.
A great character in a superb sci fi modern classic.
Pitch Black is one of my favourite sci-fi movies. The reason why it's so good to me is because it focused heavily on the characters. The human element. This is the key to any good story. This movie could well have focused far too much on the monsters and devolved into just another crappy, shallow creature feature, but the makers didn't do that.
nice movie! vin`s voice is the best!
i cant wait for this to come out on blu ray
I love this movie! It is so freakin awesome!
This movie is definitely worth waching.
i love the way those things talk the just do wierd wistle sounds
"PITCH BLACK" owns the sequel, "THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK" because like every hit movie, the original is not always easy to do one better in a second parter. This one is alittle more realistic and can relate to us than number two. Ei. The Gritty, taken out of the comfort zone, thrust into a dire-fustrating, no real win and hopeless against all odds situation where they must rely on the most unlikely of all peoples. You kind of feel the struggle (even with Riddick) when everything goes wrong.
Riddick is a badass. They need to make a new movie.
A movie I happened upon by accident. Under rated. But I thoroughly enjoyed it.
riddick and Johns are both badass. sick movie
I really like this movie^^ Vin Diesel is hot..and his glowing eyes, too xD
the cronicles of riddick is one of my favorites
it is a prequel) good movie, i liked it) btw the ones who stay alive in the end are seen in in "chronicles of riddick")
this movie fucking rocks, i still watch it all the time.
Damn you Johns, bringing Riddick from Butcher Bay to Athena and then here?!
the film outshines this trailer very much.
Woo, awesome. Thanks for the video.
I remember my dad making me watch this when I was, like, 8.
This movie is on TV later, so im watching it. =)
you know what would be amazing? Introducing riddick into the alien and predator series xD
LOL! Either way, you've got an impressive mind for detail my friend. Keep at it! :)
I agree...I was pissed that Fry got killed off like that. Sometimes, I wonder what would've happened had she not been killed.
this was the best "SCARY" movie ive seen
@wisewarriormuzic I still watch it man , it kicks ass so bad man fav movie ever this and part 2 man
poor ridick, such a brave guy always caught in bad situations
Johns: How is it?
Riddick: Looks clear.
*monster flies out*
Johns: YOU SAID IT'S CLEAR!
Riddick: I said it looks clear!
Johns: Okay, what does it look like now?
Riddick: Looks clear!
LMAO
Until CoR came out, I thought this was a movie about first contact. It was filmed that way!
Actually, I do not like the genre of fantasy, but this movie is totally awesome. The character of Riddick is so cool)
You have to admit, Transformers was pretty god damn bad ass.
I loved this movie. im trying 2 find 1 that is sort of like it. any suggestions?
This was a very good sifi, much better then the crap that is being put out today
It is. This is the first one. The Chronicles of Riddick is the third one.
Man, I saw this when I was like 12. Pretty sweet movie as I remember. The "creatures" are such a rip of the Zerg though.
@waka0793 Pitch Black was adapted from a script intended for Alien 3. David Twohy actually worked on Alien 3 but left the production early on, and just made his intended movie as Pitch Black. I love both films, so suits me.
ha! there well cool wer u get em from?
Actually, there are 3 movies... Dark Fury is an animated movie about Riddick, the second 'real' movie is just 'The Chronicles Of Riddick' In September there will be a third 'real' movie called dead men stalking :)
the let down is that in alot of the "pitch black" scenes towards the end, there's moonlight, or a studio light that doesn't create the truly horrific feel
the best film of Vin Diesel
Riddick - "It aint me you have to worry about."
they say about one or two sequels..the only thing i expect is that if they do a new movie it will be like PITCH BLACK......one of the best science fiction movies i have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No problem. Glad to be able to help.
I don't know why..but those monsters in that movie always remind me of the creatures in Alien and Aliens and etc.
Criminal Law...really cool! :)
theres a similar surgery to it, doesn't give you total night vision though, just improves it. The military is starting to use it. But i dont know about this but theres a "light amplification surgery" that might be similar to eyeshine
Also Chronicles of Riddick takes place like 10-20 years after Pitch black and it a sequal of sorts.
There's more than 2 if you want to get technical. There's also the animated movie. This one will be number 4 in the series.
Thumbs up if you think they should remake this movie in much better quality.
@Applesaucity the third part was announced by vid diesel
there was however a animated film. it was just after the events of pitch black
it was good but short
This isn't a horror movie, it's sci-fi. And I'm a total chicken when it comes to horror movies, but this didn't scare me at all. It was a fun sci-fi thriller.
I'm the protagonist in Super Nova. I love the 24th century. Outter space is so beautiful, it looks like the place where we have to accept Jesus to go, which is heaven. The planet Riddick landed on back in 2301, that had three suns, looked like the place where people go if they die without accepting Jesus which is hell. I hope to meet Riddick soon. Maybe he'll accept Jesus and go to heaven when he dies.
Huh? Are you asking why the name of the third movie is "the Chronicles of Riddick," while the others are not?
This masterpiece scares more than every saw crap.
speed racer lawl
need another chronicles of riddick movie
Do you ever get to see the monsters fully?
Heeyyyy, very good analogy! You must be a sociology major...I never would've figured this out. I didn't really see Fry as ruthless, but instinctive. Plus, Riddick looks too focused to actually have any qualms about killing or abandoning people. That's what I saw at least.
How is it that I never heard about this movie? I always that the Chronicles of Riddick was the first movie with him in it
LOL! Are you serious? Fry and Riddick? Hmm...I don't know if they could be an item. Riddick did look like he was drawn to her though...just like Clarice and Hannibal Lecter, right? :)
Looking forward to it : )
chronicles was a great movie!
Yeah, there's a big reveal about 2 characters from Pitch Black, so it's really more a sequel to that movie than Chronicles :D
lik "alien"movie,its look so reel,verry good job.(let you inther)
Great cast. Great setting. Great plot. GREAT MOVIE.
Haven't seen it? ...Skip work. Skip school. Buy a six pack, or a bag of weed (If you're feeling REALLY rebellious) and if you're one of the under 21 viewers, buy some popcorn...
best movie ever.
its indeed a great movie
This is a great sci-fi.
that would actually be kinda cool lol,
i reckon the alien things r hell awsum :P
Hey, TCOR isn't that bad- I actually think it's really good!
@bhachris
(I was talking about "Pitch Black" before.)
But "Pitch Black" is bloody brilliant! You shoulda watched it *before* you read the plot. The less you know about it going in, the better. This is honestly the best movie I've ever seen.
"Your not afraid of the dark, are you?"
I have a question for you. After seeing both movies can you imagine anyone else playing the role of Riddick better than Vin Diesel?
Vinny Baby great movie watch this on Mixvid like evey day
NEW RIDDICK FILM IS UNDER WAY!! IT'S SAID TO BE RETURNING TO IT'S GRITTIER ORIGIN IN PITCH BLACK, CAN'T WAIT!!
Pitch Black was great. Chronicles of Riddick should have been a hell of a lot better than what it was though.
i was gona watch this last night but couldnt :/
smosh bring me here :D