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Jan 19, 2015lukasevansherman rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
"Pitch Black" was a taut, stripped down and visceral genre picture that didn't really need a sequel. But we have two (let's call it the Riddick-ology). Forsaking pretty much everything that made the original good, this bloated, expensive sequel adds a goofy fantasy element and indulges in some Star Wars/Dune-like world-building. It'd be worthless to detail the plot, but Riddick finds himself fighting some half-dead dudes called the Necromongers. There is some decent action and production design, but it's pretty silly stuff. It is kind of hilarious that Judi Dench is in it. This disc includes an extended director's cut. Followed by "Riddick."