The more I see this movie, the more I really, really enjoy it. While the entire Blade trilogy is wonderful, like most movies, its the first of the series that is tough to beat. The sequals might be loaded with some great action and loads of other fun, but overall, its the first Blade movie that sparkles in many ways.
The great things about Blade, if you haven't seen it yet, is that its like a couple of movies in one. If you love martial arts and all out kick butt hardcore action, this is loaded with it. If you like a "good" vampire movie, this is also that. If you are into some pretty cool characters, and actors that do a fantastic job making them seem just down right cool, this is loaded with that too. Perhaps the best thing, is Wesley Snipes, who takes a hero character and adds so much toughness to him, he almost could pass for a villain, and turns out to be just one bad dude who is extremely fun to watch.
Although the film isn't filled with a lot of dialouge, I found the story to be enjoyable and very well presented. Pacing is just fantastic in this film as there is always something cool happening, and usually, its a whole lot of action. Every action scene is different, yet very well done. Choreography is great and the fights come off as looking and sounding very hardcore. Martial arts action is definetly present, and is best witnessed in a final duo between the main opponents, Deacon Frost & Blade. It is a 3 minute fight that is fast, furious, and has some seriously sweet-lookin moves.
Simply put, this movie rocks. You will feel tougher just watching it. Wesley Snipes will make you want to go work out and start learning sweet one-liners. Blade is one-of-a kind for sure, and its hard to imagine this movie will dissapoint anyone. Again, the best of the series. Production of this film is just great all around. |