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The movie could be about anything and I would like it. It is Vin Diesel!!
Reviewed on December 23, 2013

All the power in the universe can't change destiny.
After years of outrunning ruthless bounty hunters, escaped convict Riddick suddenly finds himself caught between opposing forces in a fight for the future of the human race. Now, waging incredible battles on fantastic and deadly worlds, this lone, reluctant hero will emerge as humanity's champion - and the last hope for a universe on the edge of annihilation.
The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) is a action and science fiction film directed by David Twohy, released on June 11, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Vin Diesel, Colm Feore, Thandiwe Newton and Judi Dench. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 4,627 ratings.
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Directed by David Twohy, written by Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat and David Twohy, produced by Vin Diesel and Scott Kroopf.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 4,627 ratings.
The movie could be about anything and I would like it. It is Vin Diesel!!
Reviewed on December 23, 2013
It's hard for me to say that _The Chronicles of Riddick_ is **good**. Especially taking into the stunning origin it has in _Pitch Black_. But it tries really hard. It tries to be good, it tries to be original, it tries to appeal to so many disparate groups, it tries to go in a completely new direction. This trying mostly translates to failure, and I guess I can see that, but _Chronicles of Riddick_ still had such a…
Reviewed on September 27, 2018
This is very much a vehicle for Vin Diesel to flex his muscles and engage in 2 hours of kick-ass adventure. The plot is pretty unimportant: "Riddick" arrives on a planet and is soon hired by Dame Judi Dench to go up against the brutal "Necromongers" - a sort of intergalactic cricket led by Colm Feore, who are hell bent on destroying humanity. After quite a long, slow, start it does not hang about; we have loads of…
Reviewed on September 4, 2023
<em>'The Chronicles of Riddick'</em> follows up <em>'Pitch Black'</em> in positive fashion. I think I prefer the story last time out, though this 2004 release is definitely an improvement in most other departments. The special effects have aged relatively better, while the acting is more sturdy. Vin Diesel remains entertaining as the now titular character. Away from him, there are a fair number of other characters;…
Reviewed on April 14, 2025
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The main cast of The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) includes Vin Diesel, Colm Feore, Thandiwe Newton, Judi Dench and Karl Urban. The film was directed by David Twohy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Chronicles of Riddick was released on June 11, 2004 and runs for 1h 59m.
The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 4,627 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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