The Chronicles of Riddick

The put a new trailer up for "The Chronicles of Riddick" the vin Diesel joint that has Vin reprising his role as Riddick, from "Pitch Black". Despite stealing liberally from Aliens, which in turn stole from pretty much every monster movie before it, "Pitch Black" was tons of fun, mostly because of Riddick.

When I saw the first trailer for "Chronicles" I was ready to dismiss it as the usual summer crap, but this latest trailer shows a surprising amount of visual style. The spacecruisers that turn into massive statues once landed are particularly interesting. Plus, Riddick looks like a badass. Unlike when I was a young lad, today's generation is sorely lacking when it comes to action heroes. Mel's off making Jesus pictures, Arnie's in office and Bruce is making movies with Matthew Perry. Matthew fucking Perry. Based on "The Fast and the Furious" and "Pitch Black" Vin could be a legitimate action hero for this generation, if he'd stop making movies like "XXX" and "A Man Apart". Basically, it's just him and The Rock.

Seann William Scott, despite being buff for "The Rundown" and "Bulletproof Monk" will always be Stifler. Based on this picture and the fan reactions from "Blade: Trinity", Ryan Reynolds of "Three Girls and A Guy" fame, could be a serious contender. The Hi My Name is Fuck You name tag is a nice touch. Plus, he's buffed up just a little.

Me, I'd like nothing more than to see someone, anyone, start making decent action movies. I mean, Denzel can't last forever. Vin, with his multiethnic look, can appeal to anyone and is pretty good at it, if the material is strong enough. Ditto for The Rock. Plus, Vin can fucking see in the dark. That shit is just cool.