The sequel, which is both an improvement and a deterioration at the same time, is an improvement that no longer has some irritating and unnecessary characters, and what is worsening is the PG-13 rating. The film lost what the first film had, with all its flaws, brutality and dark atmosphere. The director's version improved things somewhat, but the film failed precisely because of the PG-13 rating, making it lukewarm and too soft compared to the first part. The film isn't that bad, but you should definitely watch the director's version, not the theatrical version. In short, the rating refers to the director's version.
Review of The Chronicles of Riddick
