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 #86 - Boiler Room

Boiler Room
New Line Cinema
2000 - Rated R - 2 hr
Director: Ben Younger
Starring: Giovani Ribisi, Vin Diesel, Ben Affleck

I forgot how much I liked this, a quintessential 'boys' club movie' that attempts to delve into the depths of frat-boy finance.  Some of these guys actually remind me of some of my classmates at Bentley...which is a bit disturbing, but I guess can speak to the truth behind at least part of this movie.

Boiler Room is all about the kind of back-door dealings that were a lot more likely to happen ten years ago than (I hope) today.  Giovani Ribisi is great in this, playing the wounded son seeking his father's approval who stumbles into JT Marlin's offices.  Yes, that's supposed to sound similar to JP Morgan.  Huh.

The only scene that doesn't work is Ribisi's big sobbing breakdown with his dear ol' daddy.  It's really forced and uncomfortable to watch.  Crying ain't your thing, Giovani... Sorry, my friend.