Action Hero MoviesThis movie carries a similar genre to Blade, but with less exciting action and more moodiness. Rarely would such a grimy genre — such a slow but mixed-pace action-drama-horror — appeal to those who prefer smooth action hero movies, but this movie is an exception — it kind of works, and does quite well in sustaining attention.
On the down side, it plays to stereotypes in such a way that’s subtly making a mockery of Islam and Muslims.
Overall I rate it Bang Average and that may be a bit generous considering it probably deserves a bit lower if we’re strictly considering genre but considering the overall quality of production it could even be an under-rating, so Bang Average is probably a happy medium here.
If you enjoyed this movie, don’t miss the sequel that came a few years later: The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), and the threequel a decade later: Riddick (2013).