Title: Riddick: BlindsidedRelease Year: 2013Riddick: Blindsided is a 2013 sci-fi short movie that was released as a movement comic prequel to the main feature film, Riddick (2013), the 3rd installation of the Chronicles of Riddick series. BioWare, an American computer game company, and David Twohy, the creator of Riddick, teamed up to create this prequel, with Twohy composing the script. Blindsided provides a connective link in between the Chronicles of Riddick (2004) and Riddick (2013) in regards to events, characters, and styles. The film has a runtime of 120 minutes and uses an insight into the lead character's journey to survive against all chances.
Plot OverviewRiddick: Blindsided opens with Richard B. Riddick, played by Vin Diesel, experiencing an inner monolog in which he recalls his previous life and events resulting in his present situation. Riddick has previously left from the hostile planet in the film Pitch Black (2000) and took reign over an effective alien empire in the movie Chronicles of Riddick (2004). He has gotten the title of Lord Marshal from his takeover of the Necromonger Empire.
Being the effective ruler of the Necromonger Empire, Riddick is not content with his present position. He longs to go back to his house planet, Furya, which was destroyed by his enemies. One of Riddick's commanders, Vaako, with whom he shares an uneasy alliance, offers him a chance to locate his house in exchange for stepping down as the ruler of the empire. Riddick accepts the proposition and leaves his post to board a Necromonger fleet to Furya.
Nevertheless, the fleet's destination is not really Furya, and Riddick quickly understands that he has been betrayed by Vaako and his guys. The Necromongers leave Riddick stranded and alone on a desolate, sun-scorched planet, which is filled with numerous fatal creatures.
Survival on the Hostile PlanetOn this hostile world, Riddick is right away confronted by the dangers that abound in this unknown environment. In spite of being left for dead, Riddick does not admit defeat. Rather, he musters all his survival instincts and adapts to his dire situations. With each passing day on the dry world, Riddick becomes progressively relentless as he fights an array of savage alien monsters and finds out to endure the world's severe weather conditions and harsh terrain.
Over time, Riddick rekindles the ferocious impulses from his past that have sustained him throughout his previous experiences. He uses these natural abilities to fend off the vicious predators that inhabit the planet looking for prey.
Encounter with Necromonger AssassinsAs Riddick browses the treacherous environment, he is tracked down by a group of highly trained Necromonger assassins, led by a Necromonger named Diaz, who have been sent to eliminate him. An intense fight occurs as Riddick uses his boosted senses to outmaneuver and outfight the assassins on the new world. Sustained by his desire for vengeance versus those who betrayed him, Riddick eventually prevails in the face of overwhelming chances. He combats the strong alien creatures and defeats the band of assassins.
ConclusionRiddick: Blindsided functions as a necessary companion piece to the Riddick film series. It enables the audience to understand the character's transition from being a ruler of an empire to a man having a hard time for survival on a severe, unwelcoming world. The film showcases Riddick's trademark strength, resourcefulness, and decision in the face of hardship. In addition, it offers insights into Riddick's past, motivations, and longing to return to his house world, setting the phase for the centerpieces that unfold in the movie Riddick (2013).
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