“Riddick”, directed by David Twohy, is a gritty sci-fi sequel that returns the outlaw to his primal roots. Vin Diesel stars as Riddick, a stranded fugitive battling mercenaries and monsters, joined by Jordi Mollà’s ruthless Santana and Matt Nable’s determined Johns. The film delivers raw action, exploring survival, defiance, and identity, tied to your love for Diesel’s rugged roles.

Diesel’s menacing Riddick dominates, his stealth kills and dry wit—like a desert ambush—captivating, while Mollà’s vile Santana and Nable’s conflicted Johns add tension. Twohy’s stark visuals—barren planets, neon storms—and Graeme Revell’s pulsing score fuel the 119-minute runtime, though pacing lags early. The action sequences, blending creature battles and shootouts, thrill, grossing $98 million. Diesel, Mollà, and Nable deliver a lean, action-packed saga that restores Riddick’s edge, resonating with sci-fi action fans.

“Riddick” is a brutal, thrilling return, with its stars as its night-vision soul.

Rating: 6.5/10