Blade (1998)

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• Jeff "

  
  Blade for me changed the style of the vampire film...and not in a good way. I just can't grasp the idea behind this film. I like action horror flicks, but there was something with Blade that just didn't click with me. I thought that Wesley Snipes was terrible here, and that… More
  Blade for me changed the style of the vampire film...and not in a good way. I just can't grasp the idea behind this film. I like action horror flicks, but there was something with Blade that just didn't click with me. I thought that Wesley Snipes was terrible here, and that that he wasn't right for the part. The film could have been better if they hired a different lead, and reworked the script. Unfortunately this is a film that just doesn't deliver, not for me anyways. I felt that the film lacked anything interesting to really make a fun viewing experience. The action was repetitive and boring. Director Stephen Norrington tried to deliver a different style of vampire, and for that I do applaud his effort at trying to do something refreshing with the genre, but the end result isn't impressive. Overall Blade was a bad film with no redeeming factors. The film is a dud, and I don't see why the film has gotten the praise it has received; this film film simply does not work. I'm more a fan of the traditional vampire films, I enjoyed the first Underworld film, as it kept the vampire overtones almost intact, but with Blade; I just don't like the half man, half vampire angle of the character. Also with the fact that the plot didn't do anything to entertain me. I thought the cast was poorly chosen, and the didn't deliver anything great on-screen. Blade is a mediocre to bad film that never succeed at being memorable. Blade is a waste of time, and as an action horror film, it doesn't succeed. The filmmakers went for style instead of content, and that clearly shows on-screen, as the plot suffers big time and this is a straight forward effects driven film.

• xGary X

  
  A half-human half-vampire warrior who hunts and kills his would-be brethren is captured by his arch enemy who plots to use his blood to raise a vampire god. Blade was one of the first of the new generation of re-invented vampire flicks and it has lost some of it's impact because… More
  A half-human half-vampire warrior who hunts and kills his would-be brethren is captured by his arch enemy who plots to use his blood to raise a vampire god. Blade was one of the first of the new generation of re-invented vampire flicks and it has lost some of it's impact because of it's host of imitators. I'm not the biggest fan of Wesley Snipes, but no-one could've portrayed the character better and Dorff (who is clearly inspired by Kiefer Sutherland in the Lost Boys) makes a charismatic post-Lestat villain. It begins very strongly, introducing the comic book hero in a literal blood bath of frenetic action and the character dynamics work really well. Unfortunately the film seems to lose steam more and more as it goes; the chosen one of prophesy plot is a little hackneyed and when Blade is captured and therefore not kicking vampire ass it starts to stutter and stall. It also manages to save what are easily the worst effects of the film for its big finale but the action sequences are executed with real panache and it's very stylishly done as a whole and serves as a solid foundation for its superior sequel.

• Phil H

  
  This was a good vamp action flick but has lost abit of its appeal. The finale with the blood monster is really crap but there's plenty to like here. The look is kinda James Bond as a vampire with lots of gadgets and is true to the comic book, it also sticks to the adult theme… More
  This was a good vamp action flick but has lost abit of its appeal. The finale with the blood monster is really crap but there's plenty to like here. The look is kinda James Bond as a vampire with lots of gadgets and is true to the comic book, it also sticks to the adult theme nicely. Check the stylish and fantastic battle in the nightclub at the start, accompanied by the amazing hardhouse Public Domain track 'Operation Blade', true adrenaline rush. Dorff is quite chilling as 'Frost' and he is accompanied by a lovely mix of oddballs for his vampire clan, Udo Kier is of course fantastic as the main Vamp council leader, can't go wrong there. As said I think this has lost me slightly over the years, it was hot stuff when first released but for some reason it just doesn't hold the same appeal anymore. It has aged badly I think and does look a little tacky in places now plus the techno feel seems rather old too. Would like to see a more gothic version maybe, dare I say...in a reboot someday.

• Eric A

  
  Saw Blade a long time before I was a teen and thought this movie was badass. To this day, I still feel the same. Blood, guts, and Wesley Snipes as a vampire killer.......what's not to love?

• Chris W

  
  This is a very fun and stylish action/horror flick. It's based on a comic, but it took me many years to finally figure that out. It kinda makes sense though, sense this has that sort of a vibe to it, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. The story concerns a half-human,… More
  This is a very fun and stylish action/horror flick. It's based on a comic, but it took me many years to finally figure that out. It kinda makes sense though, sense this has that sort of a vibe to it, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. The story concerns a half-human, half-vampire hunter named Blade who has all of the strengths of vampires, but with none of their weaknesses. The film follows him as he goes on quests (with the help of his older, but awesome mentor Whistler) to stop a group of vampires from going through with a plan to achieve global dominance. The film is slick, action paced, nicely paced, and filled with tons of violence and good effects. Wesley Snipes is great as the hip Blade, and Kristofferson shines as Whistler. Stephen Dorff is awesome as the primary antagonist Deacon Frost, and he brings a lot of menace and wit to the role. The film has a great look, tons of style (as mentioned already), and it is super entertaining and watchable. It was cool when it first came out, and it still holds up pretty well. See it if you haven't already, ands give it a rewatch if you have.

• Tim S

  
  To be fair, it took me a long time to warm up to this movie. I don't really know why. Perhaps I was being snobby toward it. In any case, I really like it now, and love to pop it on for a good time. It's not perfect, of course. The dialogue is a little questionable, but then… More
  To be fair, it took me a long time to warm up to this movie. I don't really know why. Perhaps I was being snobby toward it. In any case, I really like it now, and love to pop it on for a good time. It's not perfect, of course. The dialogue is a little questionable, but then again, in most of these sorts of movies, the dialogue is usually questionable. Not a big deal though, because the story and the action are what's important here, and this one has a lot of both. :)

• Melvin W

  
  The start to Blade was awesome. The movie had cool concepts and ideas. With that said, I did not like the movie. What ruined it for me was Wesley Snipes as Blade. Every piece of dialogue he said, he whispered in a raspy voice. It was annoying as fuck. Every time he was about to talk,… More
  The start to Blade was awesome. The movie had cool concepts and ideas. With that said, I did not like the movie. What ruined it for me was Wesley Snipes as Blade. Every piece of dialogue he said, he whispered in a raspy voice. It was annoying as fuck. Every time he was about to talk, I cringed. It is disappointing, but just good enough to make me curious about the sequel, especially since Guillermo del Toro directed it.

• Drake T

  
  Not exactly a bad story, but the execution of it all felt clumsy with an overdose of action that all starts feeling the same near the end. Another adrenaline pumping super-hero flick that really doesn't warrant much of a watch.

• Brad W

  
  I really liked Blade, it was much better than Underworld. The acting was good, the plot was okay, and the action was awesome. Besides a bumpy plot, and whiny characters at points, this is a really solid movie, I liked it.

• Al S

  
  It's exhilarating entertainment. It's pure pulse-pounding and adrenaline-pumping action from start to finish. A slick, stylish and incredibly entertaining action-horror flick. Wesley Snipes gives a intense and furious performance. It rocks the screen with it's cool… More
  It's exhilarating entertainment. It's pure pulse-pounding and adrenaline-pumping action from start to finish. A slick, stylish and incredibly entertaining action-horror flick. Wesley Snipes gives a intense and furious performance. It rocks the screen with it's cool story and chilling suspense. Stephen Dorff is sensational. A well-crafted and tremendously entertaining film that totally rocks.

• Martin S

  
  I was pretty surprised to see that this was actually a good movie. And unlike those Twilight queers. These are some bad ass vampires. Not the best effects I have seen...But that's okay

• Richard C

  
  B+

• Conner R

  
  Blade is probably the most interesting and unique step in Vampire territory since Ann Rice's Interview with the Vampire. It takes the concept and spins it in a totally different way. I think it's commendable that this was the first really good Marvel movie. While it's… More
  Blade is probably the most interesting and unique step in Vampire territory since Ann Rice's Interview with the Vampire. It takes the concept and spins it in a totally different way. I think it's commendable that this was the first really good Marvel movie. While it's incredibly strange and hokey at times, it all fits in this generated reality. Wesley Snipes is at the top of his game as the vampire/human hybrid aka Daywalker. As an action movie this works perfectly and is so much fun. I will say that Stephen Dorff is really strange and obnoxious as Frost, but I wouldn't have him any other way. It still holds up as a great semi-comic book adaption and has an all around awesome feel to it.

• Coxxie M

  
  hilarious. witty. suspenseful. visually amazing. hot irish anorexic 90's prototype heroin-chic model's head exploding. guy gets his arm cut off twice- and its the SAME ARM. ultra badass vamp-slicing sword that dismembers all who are brave and dumb enough to pick it up. old… More
  hilarious. witty. suspenseful. visually amazing. hot irish anorexic 90's prototype heroin-chic model's head exploding. guy gets his arm cut off twice- and its the SAME ARM. ultra badass vamp-slicing sword that dismembers all who are brave and dumb enough to pick it up. old ex-country singing mean bastard who can hardly walk, so he dedicates his life building the greatest weapons a vampire's ribcage has ever felt. a vampire-hating vampire who says seven words in two hours, but a thousand words with his walk. and of course, Deacon Frost. if theres not something for you to enjoy in this movie, then you probably listen to Lady Gaga.

• Anthony L

  
  The disco scene at the beginning was ace but I wasn?t too bothered about the rest of the film.

• Jason O

  
  "Blade" isn't a bad vampire movie, but it's not the best one I've seen. Blade (Wesley Snipes) stars as a sort of half breed of a vampire and a human who is out to find the king of the blood-thirsty vampires, Frost (Stephen Dorff). But to find Frost, Blade must… More
  "Blade" isn't a bad vampire movie, but it's not the best one I've seen. Blade (Wesley Snipes) stars as a sort of half breed of a vampire and a human who is out to find the king of the blood-thirsty vampires, Frost (Stephen Dorff). But to find Frost, Blade must first get through Frost's numerous troop of relentless vampires. The best thing about "Blade" is without a doubt the special effects. It has some of the best special effects out of any movies in the past year. Of course, since this is a Wesley Snipes movie, there's also a lot of exciting fighting sequences as well. All the actors do a great job in the movie and the movie is entertaining, but I got tired of it after I watched it a few times, that's the only thing I don't like about it. But then again, I'm not the biggest fan in the world of vampire flicks in the first place. I recommend anybody who really likes vampire movies a lot to get "Blade." NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2001.

• Cassandra M

  
  If you like horror or action watch this film ASAP. If the opening scene doesn't get your adrenaline pumping then someone should check your pulse. Great Action, excellent casting and top one-liners. This is the only film I have seen in a cinema where the crowd applauded each chop,… More
  If you like horror or action watch this film ASAP. If the opening scene doesn't get your adrenaline pumping then someone should check your pulse. Great Action, excellent casting and top one-liners. This is the only film I have seen in a cinema where the crowd applauded each chop, kick & punch thrown. Not perfection but who cares when films can be this much fun. Its a pure rush of dark comic book action

• Josh L

  
  Considering it was one of Marvel's first attempts at a comic book movie, I thought it was pretty good. Some of the action and special effects were iffy, but Wesley Snipes being cast as Blade couldn't have been a better fit.

• Jani H

  
  "He needs your blood. The blood of the day walker. You're the chosen one." I will always remember Wesley Snipes of one particular role, and that is the role of Blade. "Blade" is an adaptation of a comic, in fact one of the first that had a strong African… More
  "He needs your blood. The blood of the day walker. You're the chosen one." I will always remember Wesley Snipes of one particular role, and that is the role of Blade. "Blade" is an adaptation of a comic, in fact one of the first that had a strong African American character. "Blade" blends several well known elements like martial arts, special effects and vampires and manages to do it in a entertaining way. The plot is interesting and will surely satisfy all of us comic book fans. It's well paced and gives us all the information we need to know about the origin and motives of The Daywalker. The fight scenes are nicely choreographed and the techno beat soundtrack just gives the extra punch to it all. Snipes surely can kick ass! "Blade" has all the key elements that a good comic book adaptation needs; good production values, special effects, an entertaining story and a charismatic lead actor. Highly recommended but you just wait for the second installment to the "Blade" franchise. Guillermo Del Toro is in the directors seat...

• Khris N

  
  Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff and vampires - KICK ASS!! Personal FAV. - Possibly the COOLEST anti-hero around - Blade is one of the first official Marvel movie adaptations - and starts with an explosive introduction which becomes a trademark in the series; cool, quiet, fearsome hybrid… More
  Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff and vampires - KICK ASS!! Personal FAV. - Possibly the COOLEST anti-hero around - Blade is one of the first official Marvel movie adaptations - and starts with an explosive introduction which becomes a trademark in the series; cool, quiet, fearsome hybrid vampire/human: and absolutley terrifying to his enemies. Stephen Dorff plays Frost, his opposite - a charismatic, ambitious evil vampire with plans of armageddon. When these two ignite the screen, the film becomes a no-holds barred, all-out war which makes it mark in the cinema and becomes a trend for the two sequels - to which all 3 become blockbuster international hits. If you want to see one of the coolest action/horror/martial arts movies evr made - watch this.

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