pitch black (2000). directed by david twohy.

shitty poster right? looks like a cheap sci-fi movie. you'll be surprised what is in store. however, this film is an example of the golden less-is-more rule. the film was shot on a very small budget in the middle of arid australia, there was no out of the world computer graphics; the moods and lighting were created using mere filters. but the story - as any good movies are - must have a story to tell - and the fancy graphics can come later.  

the film is about a plane that crashed onto a deserted planet inhabited by cannibalistic bird like creatures who prey on people when it's totally dark, which marked the 22 years eclipse cycle. starring radha mitchell, vin diesel and cole hauser - this film has very good character build up and makes good use of vin diesel. he's no good playing tortured or emotionally sensitive people - but he is very good at playing tough macho men. i fell in love with his massive arms. there are muslim characters in the movie which is something new considering it was released in 2000, in a time where the world hardly know about muslims or islam in general.