Movie #111 - The Chronicles of Riddick

The Chronicles of Riddick
Universal Pictures
2004 - Rated PG-13 - 1 hr 59 min
Director: David Twohy
Starring: Vin Diesel, Thandie Newton, Judi Dench, Karl Urban

I don't really have that much to say about this movie.  It's kinda weird, not as epic as it thinks it is, and is really just an excuse for Vin Diesel to play Riddick again and kick some alien ass.  Necromongers? Really?

The fact that Judi Dench is in this movie gives it a certain amount of credibility, but I'll be honest, even she can make me a fan of this sci-fi borefest.  Mike really likes this one, but I think Pitch Black was far, far better.  We'll talk about that one when I get to the P's.

Movie #90: The Bourne Supremacy

The Bourne Supremacy
Universal Pictures
2004 - Rated PG-13 - 1 hr 48 min
Director: Paul Greengrass
Starring: Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Joan Allen, Julia Stiles, Brian Cox, Karl Urban

When you know what Jason Bourne knows, or at least what the CIA thinks he still knows, you're not going to be safe until you kill everyone... So when another attempt on Bourne's life goes badly (and he loses the one person he cares about), heads start rolling.

The first movie is lots of fun, but it relies heavily on the whole CIA amnesiac thing.  By Supremacy, we know he can't remember anything and he's coping, but he's finally embracing that this is who he is and, in order to change, he's going to have to finish what he's started.  Figure out who he is and kill anyone in the way.  This aggressive Bourne that emerges, more actionary and less reactionary, is so much fun to watch!

I love this trilogy in general, but I think this might be my favorite... just because of the way the character is played by Damon.  And because of how much it really makes you want to watch the third movie.