The Chronicles of Riddick

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The Chronicles of Riddick

PG-13

2004

1h 59m

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Action

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Galactic criminal Riddick (Vin Diesel) is on the run, with bounty hunters on his tail. He receives guidance from Aereon (Judi Dench), ambassador from the Elemental race, who informs him that a warrior army known as the Necromongers is annihilating all human life in the galaxy in a bid for universal dominance. The wise Aereon urges Riddick into battle, believing he is the one man who can defeat the Necromongers and their leader, the evil Lord Marshal (Colm Feore).

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Critics Consensus

As an action movie, Riddick offers some thrills, but as a sequel to Pitch Black, it's a disappointment.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/28/2010

2/5

Very violent, brainless explosion movie.

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Time Out

02/09/2006

The sequel baton pass at the finale is pretty nifty, but it's surely asking too much to think the filmmakers could leave us wanting more. Come to think of it, much, much less would have been best.

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Nev Pierce

BBC.com

08/31/2004

2/5

Diesel is an imposing screen presence even when growling risible dialogue.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Nov 26

1.5/4

Here's one Diesel-fueled vehicle that's neither fast nor furious.

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Jeff Beck

The Blu Spot

09/16/2024

3/5

The Chronicles of Riddick improves upon its predecessor in several ways, [but] still gets bogged down a little too much by its heavily-distracted middle portion... ultimately making for a sequel that almost works as a cheesy sci-fi outing.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

08/25/2022

1/4

Self-indulgent nonsense filled to the brim with pointless action sequences and a planet-hopping plot that seems to go nowhere.

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Phil H

@P-Hubbs Jul 1

So yeah, despite all its cliched guff, muddled plot and general unoriginal silliness, the film is (for me at least) quite enjoyable. It does remind me very much of 'Star Trek Into Darkness' in the fact that both films are basically stupid nonsense...but still enjoyable sci-fi romps in their own way. You just gotta look past the crapola and have fun with the science fiction if you can (more here than in 'Into Darkness' I might add). Bet you didn't see this review twist coming, eh.

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Brain747 B

@Pickme Jun 18

Looking back, 30 years latter its ahead of its time GREAT MOVIE!!

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Dixie M.

@DMDarne123 Jun 14

Very well, action science and story of the sequel.

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Benjamin G

@BxDxGx Jun 10

Pitch Black has been one of my favorite sci-fi films for quite some time, ever since I watched it in theaters and imitated the Vin Diesel and alien face-to-face moment in the parking lot with my friends. The world-building in this follow up is impressive and entertaining, who would’ve thought they’d take it this far. I do recommend it for those that enjoy sci-fi epics, but perhaps its main battle is the clunky / cheesy scriptwriting around Diesel, which can be entertaining in its own right, but they could’ve added a little more sophistication with his dialogue and the dialogue around him to help it mature over time. I don’t think it deserves below a 30% rating, but can see why it’s a turn off for some.

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David H.

@rivrocks Jun 9

A bit silly at times, but fun to watch. The screenplay seems to lose it's way a little but the general arc manages to hold together.

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Frans B

@FransB May 20

Brilliant. Substantially more than predecessor. Very well written, good directing by David Twohy. Good world building enterprise. Great cinematography and enhanced visual effects makes for believable and fitting ambiance. Deserves much higher "critics" score, as indicated by rival platforms. Stellar cast all excels convincingly in character. If you are a Riddick fan you should be impressed. Lots of outlandish action, spectacle, complex storyline, intrigue, unique concepts, drama, emotion and suspense. Vin Diesel makes more of this than ever before, truly admirable. Gripping and entertaining

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Riddick

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Aereon

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Synopsis

Galactic criminal Riddick (Vin Diesel) is on the run, with bounty hunters on his tail. He receives guidance from Aereon (Judi Dench), ambassador from the Elemental race, who informs him that a warrior army known as the Necromongers is annihilating all human life in the galaxy in a bid for universal dominance. The wise Aereon urges Riddick into battle, believing he is the one man who can defeat the Necromongers and their leader, the evil Lord Marshal (Colm Feore).

Director: David Twohy
Producer: Vin Diesel, Tom Engelman, Scott Kroopf
Screenwriter: David Twohy, Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Primal Foe Productions, Radar Pictures, One Race Productions, Universal Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Sequences of Intense Violence|Sequences of Intense Action|Some Language)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 11, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 6, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $57.6M
Runtime: 1h 59m
Sound Mix: Surround, DTS, Dolby SRD, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)