Just saw free sneak preview of Chronicles of Riddick

[Xenon14]

After enduring two hours of torture, I wished I had Riddick's extra-dark goggles to shield myself from that movie:
For a good portion of the film, Vin Diesel stared menacingly over his left shoulder, mumbling some one-liner that had as much significance to the plot as the guy sitting in front of me did farting in the theater. I guess that didn't really matter since there was no plot to begin with. There were, however, plenty of confusing camera angles which I think were failed attempts to disguise the poor quality of the special effects; they were on par with drawings produced by child labor in Malaysia. As naussea and dizziness set in, the old hag told everyone that the only way evil could be defeated was by a different type of evil... logically, I thought it was my que to set the projection screen on fire. Still, the ending did have an interesting twist... when the movie was finally over, I was surprised to find myself still conscious.

 

[Renob]

Don't sugar coat it, tell us what you really thought.

 

[srp49ers]

I saw it too. but I actually thought it was an above average movie.

 

[halik]

better than Gigli or worse than Gigli

 

[Xenon14]

Originally posted by: halik
better than Gigli or worse than Gigli

Never saw Gigli, but I can safely say Riddick was worse.

 

[SKORPI0]

Rotten Tomatoes - 4.8/10 :thumbsdown:

 

[Skiguy411]

the game is pretty cool....

 

[Lager]

Originally posted by: Renob
Don't sugar coat it, tell us what you really thought.

LMFAO!!!!!

 

[gtsukada]

my friend just got back seeing it and he also said it sucked some major ass.

 

[MithShrike]

Aye, the movie did not have a good plot but I did enjoy the action. The premise would have been great if certain things were fleshed out a lot more. I must say I thought the movie was good as far as summer action flicks go.

 

[oniq]

Is the game out already?

 

[Red Dawn]

Rockin Good News, maybe this means the Vin Diesal will fade into obscurity finally!

 

[FrogDog]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Rockin Good News, maybe this means the Vin Diesal will fade into obscurity finally!

It's unfortunate, but he won't.

 

[MBony]

I watched Pitch Black last night, IMO 7.5/10.

I'm still gonna go see Riddick though. I don't care what you say!! muahahahahah!!


/ducks and runs

 

[Aharami]

prolly still gonna end up seeing it

 

[Xenon14]

bump for an edited detailed explanation of my hatred for this film.

 

[Beller0ph1]

Just got back from it. I went in with no hopes for the movie whatsoever. It is so bad that its funny. The one liners are horrendous, but hilarious at the same time. The action, unbelievable. Effects? Sometimes nauseating. Though it was a good time. If you are in the mood for something to make fun of, go see Riddick.

 

[PowerMacG5]

Okay, I just got back from seeing it. Definitely not as good as Pitch Black, but was okay. If you couldn't figure out what those terms were, you are an idiot. They blatantly tell you what they were. The people were being converted to necromongers. The Furion's were the race that Riddick is from, they blatantly tell you that. It's actually underverse, not underworld. And the underverse was what the necromongers are trying to reach. As I said, not a necessarily great movie, but it wasn't bad.

 

[Zysoclaplem]

I went and saw the movie today and I really liked it. It didn't have the same feeling to it as Pitch Black did, but it was equally good in it's own way.

 

[TheBoyBlunder]

For some reason I actually paid to see that movie...and it was pretty bad. I'd highly reccomend you skip this movie unless you thought pitch black was one of the best movies of the last five years.





~*spoiler*~ (if you care)
Edit: It felt just like watching Conan the Barbarian. Bad guys attack peaceful settlements, Conan has to go kick some bad guy butt, ends up in charge of the bad guy's army.
~*end spoiler*~

 

[BChild]

Originally posted by: Skiguy411
the game is pretty cool....

yup, it rocks.

 

[Xenon14]

Originally posted by: Marauder911
Okay, I just got back from seeing it. Definitely not as good as Pitch Black, but was okay. If you couldn't figure out what those terms were, you are an idiot. They blatantly tell you what they were. The people were being converted to necromongers. The Furion's were the race that Riddick is from, they blatantly tell you that. It's actually underverse, not underworld. And the underverse was what the necromongers are trying to reach. As I said, not a necessarily great movie, but it wasn't bad.

What a potty mouth you have. You should read what I wrote before making rash statements. I didn't say that they didn't define the terms, I said they didn't elaborate on the the terms or on their significance.

Although, I can be wrong, I suppose... can you explain to me:

1) What is unique to being a furor other than having those eyes?

2) What exactly is the underverse, why does the guy that visits it get power? Why is it significant?

3) They are being converted to necromongers... why? The necromongers are not using the planets' resources. What's the purpose of aimless conversion/war?

4) What about the naturals? Why do they become invisible when they walk? What do they calculate odds on? Are they mystics? Mathematicians?

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: Xenon14

Originally posted by: halik
better than Gigli or worse than Gigli

Never saw Gigli, but I can safely say Riddick was worse.

That is one hell of an accomplishment.. I am serious too.

 

[UNCjigga]

Is it better than or worse than Van Helsing? I still think Van Helsing will be remembered as the worst movie of 2004.

 

[spunkz]

i didnt like it either, no real explanations for ANYTHING, especially why they let him out of that gravity shield so he could escape. plus they never shoot him when they have the chance. i absolutely hate that.

finally, the whole "keep what you kill" idea is so ridiculous in this movie. why wouldnt they all just shoot their superiors... it just seemed like a good book or comic gone bad when it became a movie due to lack of a explanation for the random stupid things that happened.

and maybe im just mad because they made me pay $7.75 - no student discount after 10:45 pm for some reason