The latest installment in the Pitch Black series, "Riddick," proves more tightly constructed than the prior film and represents a satisfying return to the elements that made the first movie successful. It portrays Riddick as a resourceful survivor confronting a catastrophic situation endangering everyone, featuring an entertaining group of supporting characters.

This installment finds Riddick venturing into territory that feels entirely familiar. You can criticize the earlier film (_Chronicles of Riddick_) all you like, but it at least attempted some daring choices. Most of those attempts didn't work out well, admittedly, but they were attempts nonetheless. _Riddick_, however, opts for a more cautious approach. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it wasn't what I anti…

It’s possible everyone’s worrying about something else entirely. Responses to this third installment featuring Vin Diesel’s science fiction anti-hero have been quite varied, as expected. To be honest, it's not exactly a film you need to rush out and see, and it bears a strong resemblance to *Pitch Black*, the initial and arguably best movie in the Riddick series. Nevertheless, there is plenty of enjoyable science …

Having attempted to elevate the protagonist within 'Chronicles of Riddick' without connecting with viewers, this latest entry in the franchise, just called 'Riddick,' marks a deliberate shift back to simpler elements for director David Twohy. It swiftly sheds the problems associated with ‘Chronicles’ and focuses on a straightforward narrative centered around survival and action—a story that feels like a direct sequel…

It was a pleasant film to watch.