Most of the reviews that I have read pertaining to Riddick are definitely full of critiques. One of the common critiques is that the movie adds elements to the world of Riddick that contradicts the character all in an attempt to make the movie feel "edgy." Specifically, most of the complaints stem from vulgar humor (rape jokes) and the overall violence displayed in the movie.
You see, the "rape" comments and grittiness does not surprise me. They have hinted that the world these characters operate in is filthy and criminal infested. This is not only hinted at in the movies, but it is also hinted at in the two games (more so in the latter). I don't think that it is wrong for them to flesh out this idea a little more. Sure they may have failed in execution (some people think so, some do not), but hey it is what it is. These kinds of things will always be a part of movies because, as time goes on, we will try to mimic as much of reality we can in movies; it comes along with the art. With that being said, violence is and always will be a part of this world, in any form in may occasionally take.
You can tell that when they made the first movie they saw that they had something with potential. Riddick is a series that I think will never be perfect, because each movie seems like they are figuring out more things that they can do with the world and the character. It may be perfect in a few movies or so, who knows. Now that I think about it, this may be why I like these movies so much. It is an ever-evolving ride that leaves enough for the imagination to run wild
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