Let's face it, Riddick is one of the greatest badass antiheros of all time. But what makes him so great? Is it his indomitable will? His wrath-of-God-like voice? Or his instincts as a predator?
Since the third Riddick movie has just come out, we thought it would be fun to list the top 7 reasons why Riddick is so awesome.
1. Survival Instincts.
Riddick has been abandoned on lone planets, imprisoned in the worst prisons, and left for dead innumerous times. Yet, the Furyan keeps coming back for more. If anything, he comes back stronger. This is a man who cannot be killed. Bounty hunters, soldiers, even wild beasts don't stand a chance against him.
2. Adaptability.
When Riddick goes somewhere, he doesn't just survive, he thrives. Give him a wasteland, and he'll conquer it. Put him in a cage with a beast, he'll tame it. Whether he's in the slums of Butcher Bay or facing down the full Necromonger army, Riddick will destroy what gets in his way, and rule over what is left.
3. Eye Shine.
How could we not include Riddick's trademark look? Riddick's ability to see in the dark is one of his best features. Anyone who looks into his eyes knows they're looking into the eyes of a predator.
4. Man of few words.
Riddick rarely speaks, letting his actions speak for him. But when he does talk, you better listen. It could mean the difference between life an death. Riddick always has a witty comeback or a bit of philosophy for you in any circumstance.
5. Predatory instincts.
Riddick is, at his core, a predator. Preferring to slaughter enemies one by one and drag them into the darkness rather than go in guns blazing. Riddick doesn't need a gun. Give him an ulak, a shiv, or even a hair pin and watch the body count grow substantially. Riddick isn't a warrior, he's a predator in the dark. Add his ability to see in the dark and he's the perfect killer.
6. His Indomitable will.
Being a Furyon, Riddick has trouble playing nice with others. He is the only man whose bounty is more dead than alive. With complete disregard for all laws and norms, Riddick is a man who fears no one and refuses to bow to anyone.
7. Feral man.
Riddick doesn't belong in normal society. His antisocial tendencies practically make him a feral human. He belongs in the wild where he lives on the edge of life an death. While we would prefer the comforts of society, he lives for the extreme wilderness to sharpen his instincts.
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