Riddick left Jack more than once, but when it really mattered, he stayed until the end. This was demonstrated when a chained Riddick still managed to cleave his head in two with his own machete in just five seconds. He commanded the fearsome Necromongers in their galactic-wide campaign towards transcendence, and laid waste to countless worlds in the process. [quietly] The eye-shine surgery seems to be performed by a bovine veterinarian on board a prison facility where Riddick arrived only a few hours before and from which he is already in the process of escaping. Riddick is deadly with any weapon that he can get his hands on, but his weapon of choice is undoubtedly a knife. Richard B. Riddick, more commonly known as Riddick, is a fictional character and the antiheroic protagonist of the Chronicles of Riddick series, including the animated short movie Dark Fury and the video games Escape from Butcher Bay and Assault on Dark Athena.Actor Vin Diesel has played the title role in all of the Riddick-based films and video games thus far. She likes to hide a razor in her mouth which she uses to cut Riddick on his left cheek (dubbed, the Kyra Kiss). Spiritual Elements The Necromongers follow a dark religion in which Nirvana is the underverse. [citation needed]. In general, Riddick possesses an abnormally high threshold of pain and psychologically channels what pain he does feel into anger. "[17] BBC gave the film 2 out of 5 and praised Diesel's "imposing screen presence", but criticized its "risible dialogue[s]". In The Chronicles of Riddick, he considered it an insult, when he discovered the bounty placed on him was around a million of the currency for most planets, and when Toombs has a small crew to capture him (it was originally four crew members, then it was five). Only there wasn't a doctor here who could shine my eyes, not even for 20 menthol Kools. Vaako slices a look at his wife, then swiftly returns his gaze to Riddick. Skills: Vaako has wanted her since he first saw her all those years ago when he was a new convert but he also wants to stay by Riddick's side as his loyal First Commander. Vin Diesel reprises his role as Richard B. Riddick and acts as producer, alongside Thandiwe Newton (credited as Thandie), Karl Urban, Alexa Davalos, Colm Feore, and Keith David. This discovery is clearly a source of worry for Riddick and Abu al-Walid as the three escape from the mercenary ship. Riddick was also surprised when he underestimated Jack's (Kyra's) affection toward him between Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick, only learning of it after she had become a mercenary and resident of a maximum-security prison in order to see him once again. She's a capable fighter, and an even better weapons expert, able to wield a range of different guns as if they were second nature. [22] On April 7, 2009, a remake of the video game was included with the release of the game sequel The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena. Richard B. Riddick She enjoyed playing "who's the better killer" with Riddick, and she backed it up with strong fighting skills, a high degree of agility, and cunning tactics, such as hiding a razor bleed in her cheek for up-close attacks. A killer himself and resident of several maximum-security facilities, he is often able to predict an individual's negative impulses before they act on them. While he may be a ruthless killer, when necessary, Riddick has never been shown to kill anyone who was not actively trying to kill him first and has been known to help people in need only if they don't slow him down or make him vulnerable. "Who's the Better Killer?". Together, without memories of their connected past, they attempt to break out, and seek a way off world. var pfHeaderImgUrl = '';var pfHeaderTagline = '';var pfdisableClickToDel = 0;var pfHideImages = 0;var pfImageDisplayStyle = 'block';var pfDisablePDF = 0;var pfDisableEmail = 0;var pfDisablePrint = 0;var pfCustomCSS = '';var pfEncodeImages = 0;var pfShowHiddenContent = 0;var pfBtVersion='2';(function(){var js,pf;pf=document.createElement('script');pf.type='text/javascript';pf.src='//cdn.printfriendly.com/printfriendly.js';document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(pf)})(); Jack B. Badd (later Kyra) is a recurrent character in the Riddick science-fiction movies. Riddick didn't care, his Kyra, his beautiful, sweet Kyra. Riddick infiltrates the main hall on the Necromongers' flagship, where Dame Vaako sees him but encourages her husband not to warn the Lord Marshal and to let Riddick strike first and pave the way for Vaako to kill the Lord Marshal and take his place as leader. Jack was fascinated by outlaws. Riddick: You gotta kill a few people. Riddick: Exactly., Kyra: Where can I get eyes like that? It is during this time that a seventeen year old Jack takes on the name "Kyra". In later life, Riddick repressed his memories of Furya, including those of the massacre. It was how most people described him. She was his angel, his light in his endless dark life. "[16] Paul Clinton of CNN gave the film a negative review and called it "a big, cheesy sci-fi flick tailor-made for a young male audience looking for things that go boom. When Riddick was mentally probed by the Quasi-Dead of the Necromongers, he not only resisted them, but also retaliated, the Quasi-Dead's containers actually exploding from the strain of trying to process Riddick. He has also been known to use anything from Necromonger gravity rifles, teacups and anything in between. Riddick was still alive. Riddick & Kyra - The Gift 50,401 views Nov 15, 2007 195 Dislike Share Save cherrylane79 1.97K subscribers TCOR, Riddick & Kyra and their relationship. She had dark brown hair and bright blue eyes. Riddick: The Main Characters, Ranked By Power, 10 Best '90s Sci-Fi Horror Movies That Still Hold Up Today, 10 Classic 50s Sci-Fi Movies That Still Appeal To A Modern Audience, planet M6-117 (commonly referred to as Planet Number Two, 10 Dramatic Sci-Fi Movies To Watch If You Love Melancholia, Aliens - 10 Things That Make No Sense About The 1986 Sci-Fi Classic, Brendan Fraser Offers Humble Response To The Whale Criticisms, 7 Fairytale Princesses That Still Need Disney Adaptations, Harry Potter: Why Goyle Disappears Halfway Through Prisoner Of Azkaban. Kyra : One where they tell you you'll never see daylight again. [citation needed]. Word about the Necromongers has reached the prison warden, who deduces that Toombs has stolen Riddick from them. while you still can. Jack is Lady Marshal of the Necromonger fleet. The Lord Marshall then backhands her, she goes flying into a spiked column, mortally wounding her. Directed and written by David Twohy. Examples range from somewhat exotic items like retractable spikes in her boots to razor blades hidden in her mouth. Riddick is saved by the Purifier, who tells him that if he stays away from the Necromongers, the Lord Marshal promises not to hunt him. She's got the skills and the might necessary to run with the toughest mercs in the galaxy, and her team-up with Boss Johns is no coincidence. : Maybe even stop it. In the second film, he used the knife he took from Irgun as his weapon during his fight with him and the Lord Marshall, killing both with it. Shortly after escaping the planet from Pitch Black, Riddick, Jack, and the Imam are picked up by a Mercenary spacecraft. Her former mentor might seek her out to make amends for leaving her and to see if he could save her from her current circumstances. Alyna Leone has always been a little wild, relying on her heightened senses, reflexes and natural instincts to survive. I was always with you. . With the approach of the deadly sunrise, Vaako leaves Riddick to die and the Necromongers capture Kyra. This allows him to see clearly in the dark, but also makes him vulnerable to strong light; he wears tinted welding goggles for protection. He also mentions on board the Dark Athena that people he helps often end up dead. For instance, the minor subplot in the Director's Cut of Riddick's visions, as well as his moments with Toombs's second in command, are both absent, but the ending from the Director's Cut is present. 2004 American science fiction film directed by David Twohy, The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, "The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) - Financial Information", "Helmer Twohy swings on U, Radar's 'Pitch', "USATODAY.com - Overblown, overdone 'Riddick': Wish it was just over", "Even Vin Diesel can't toughen up flabby 'Riddick', "The Chronicles of Riddick Review- Washington Post", "The Chronicles of Riddick review- Washington Post", "The Chronicles of Riddick movie review (2004) | Roger Ebert", "CNN.com - Review: 'Riddick' big, boomy, bad - Jun 11, 2004", "BBC - Films - The Chronicles Of Riddick", "The Chronicles of Riddick - Movie Review", "Movie Review: The Chronicles of Riddick", "The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay - Developer's Cut", "Riddick runs with 1.5 million in day 1 sales", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Chronicles_of_Riddick&oldid=1142678380, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2018, Articles with unsourced statements from July 2009, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. The Xbox game The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay was released simultaneously with the film and was well-received. When her mentor left her behind for fear of getting her hurt, Kyra sought out training from less reputable sources. In a series centered on powerful rulers, mercenaries, and murderers, who in the Riddick franchise has the most power? She still seems to be obsessed with Riddick and to warped degree appears to harbor romantic feelings for him. All of them. Did a lot of that. Born into a family of performers - her grandfather Richard Davalos starred alongside James Dean in East of Eden (1955) - in 2002, Davalos turned her focus to acting and migrated to Los Angeles and began signing for guest parts on series such as "Angel" (1999) and "Undeclared" (2001). She demonstrates these powers through the art of calculations. Riddick: You gotta kill a few people. Acid green eyes, raven black hair, and a will to survive that makes her the perfect equal to his cunning, ferocity, and ability to adapt and overcome. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 7:11 5.6M views 1 year ago 1:46:26. Outraged, Riddick attacked the Lord Marshal of the Necromongers. Left of the spine, fourth lumbar down; the abdominal aorta? This, combined with the "shine job" on his eyes that allowed him to see in the dark makes him a capable and frightening opponent. The Necromongers have long worshipped the Lord Marshals for their connection to the Underverse. Kyra | Cute. [4], Jack discovers her violent side by shooting Antonia Chillingsworth just before she can kill Riddick. None are to be underestimated. In addition to raw analytical power, Riddick is generally an astute judge of character, especially in the dark side of human nature. Riddick quickly learns that Kyra is a very different person from the "Jack" he knew five years ago; an emotionally detached survivor in peak physical condition with keen senses, and experienced in martial arts. Meanwhile, Vaako reports Riddick dead and is promoted to a higher rank by the Lord Marshal. Riddick saw the question in her eyes and shook his head, now wasn't the time to talk about it yet. : Therefore, while Riddick and Kyra, who is an antiheroine of sorts, always make the right choice when confronted with a dilemma, you have no understanding of why they chose that course over another. 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