Riddick Retrospective: PITCH BLACK

Pitch Black
2000
Director: David Twohy
Starring: Radha Mitchell, Vin Diesel, Cole Hauser, Keith David, Claudia Black
Rated: R

I was just watching Predator in my bedroom louder than this!
                                        ~James Brindel


Whenever I think of Pitch Black, the quote above always enters my brain like it was yesterday.  Quite possibly my worst theater going experience of all time came with seeing this film.  If not the worst, it easily ranks in the top 3.  Films that the reel breaks or have projection problems were better than this.  The time I went and saw The Empire Strikes Back for the 3rd time and it was playing at a 45 degree angle was better.

FAST & THE FURIOUS RETROSPECTIVE - PART III: 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS

 

2 Fast 2 Furious

2003

Director:  John Singleton

Starring:  Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Eva Mendes, Cole Hauser, James Remar, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Devon Aoki

Rated PG-13

He did the stare and drive on you, didn't he? He got that from me.

                        ~Roman Pearce

Fast & Furious Drinking Game:  Take a sip of your beverage when any form of the word “Bro” is used.

So, after viewing 2 Fast 2 Furious, the fear and apprehension of this series is growing strong in me.  This might be one of the dumbest big budget summer movies I have ever seen.  This movie also reeks of being a sequel.  It’s also a film that feels more interested in selling a soundtrack than telling a story.  Seriously, there were like 8 heavily featured songs within the first 15-20 minutes.