- Had always read good reviews on this. Was supposedly one of the first successful Marvel Comics films, that paved the way for items like Spider Man and X-Men. Also, it featured Wesley Snipes, good action star (ought to pay his taxes though).
- Disappointed that the plot was very textbook. Blade is the 'chosen one', Blade comes back from near death to win the battle, the baddy Frost gains powers at the very end (only to be cut down so easily), the father figure in Whistler, the female counterpart in Jenson who is first rescued and then provides usefulness in combat, etc...
- No significant theme. It seems to be a typical action movie, only with vampires involved. Bad guy is the obstacle, bad guy loses.
- I wasn't particularly impressed with Snipes' portrayal of Blade. Inconsistent at times. Sometimes incredibly edgy, sometimes prone to wisecracks, sometimes bad ass. Wasn't much of a character to connect with.
- N'Bushe Wright as Karen Jenson was uneventful. Could have picked better.
- Kristofferson as Whistler was good though. Role could have been expanded.
- Doorf as main villain Deacon Frost also was confusing. A cool cat, but didn't sell as an opposing main event.
- Interesting ambience about the film, particularly with the shots of the city. Felt like an indie film at points.
- Disappointed that the plot was very textbook. Blade is the 'chosen one', Blade comes back from near death to win the battle, the baddy Frost gains powers at the very end (only to be cut down so easily), the father figure in Whistler, the female counterpart in Jenson who is first rescued and then provides usefulness in combat, etc...
- No significant theme. It seems to be a typical action movie, only with vampires involved. Bad guy is the obstacle, bad guy loses.
- I wasn't particularly impressed with Snipes' portrayal of Blade. Inconsistent at times. Sometimes incredibly edgy, sometimes prone to wisecracks, sometimes bad ass. Wasn't much of a character to connect with.
- N'Bushe Wright as Karen Jenson was uneventful. Could have picked better.
- Kristofferson as Whistler was good though. Role could have been expanded.
- Doorf as main villain Deacon Frost also was confusing. A cool cat, but didn't sell as an opposing main event.
- Interesting ambience about the film, particularly with the shots of the city. Felt like an indie film at points.
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