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Riddick is an upcoming 2013 American science fiction action film, the third installment in the The Chronicles of Riddick film series. Produced by and starring Vin Diesel as the title character, Riddick is written and directed by David Twohy, who previously wrote and directed the first two installments, Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick .
Critic Consensus
Critical consensus on Riddick is uniformly mixed, with all reviewers awarding the film a middling 50 out of 100. The most consistent praise goes to the creature design and moments of raw, gritty action, with one critic noting it compares favorably to other science fiction fare in its harder-edged approach. However, critics broadly faulted the film for a weak screenplay, excessive violence without narrative logic, and a heavy reliance on Diesel's screen presence in lieu of substantive storytelling, with the film also noted as inaccessible to viewers unfamiliar with the franchise.
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“'Riddick' works when it isn't trying to be like the first film or isn't dabbling in misogyny. The action is fun, and the raw gritty hard science fiction aspect of it is a nice change from flimsy fare like 'Oblivion'”Read full review ↗
“If you can take an overdose of violence without much logic, this is your film.”Read full review ↗
“The problem with making sequels is that it should also appeal to people who haven't sent the previous films and unfortunately Riddick doesn't score too many points there. This one is meant for die hard sci-fi fans.”Read full review ↗
“Riddick is hampered by portentuous dialogue but the creature design is imaginative and the lone female in the cast is eminently camera-friendly!”Read full review ↗
“Riddick solely relies on the bald & beefy Diesel's macho appearance and deep-raspy voice. No effort has gone into penning a substantial screenplay or making the visual effects look better. Dark visuals of barren, lifeless planet fail to create the desired impact. Nothing really instills fear.”
Cast & Crew
Cast
- Vin Diesel · Richard B
- Nolan Gerard Funk · Luna
- Katee Sackhoff · Dahl
- Jordi Mollà · Santana
- Matthew Nable · Boss Johns
- Dave Batista · Diaz
- Raoul Trujillo · Lockspur
- Karl Urban · Vaako
- Bokeem Woodbine · Moss
- Andreas Apergis · Krone
- Neil Napier · Rubio
- Conrad Pla · Vargas
- Danny Blanco Hall · Falco
- Keri Hilson · Santana's Prisoner
- Ted Field
- Samantha Vincent
- Tracy Adams
- Stephen Cornwell
- Graeme Revell
- David Eggby
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Details
- Release Date
- 6 September 2013
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Language
- English
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