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BBFC rating: 18 | MPAA rating: R
Directed by: Stephen Norrington
Starring: Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson and N’Bushe Wright
Blade: “You give Frost a message from me. You tell him it's open season on all suckheads.”
Blade is an American superhero horror film. Based on the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name, it is the first installment of the Blade franchise. In the film, Blade is a Dhampir, a human with vampire strengths but not their weaknesses, who together with his mentor Abraham Whistler and hematologist Karen Jenson, fights against vampires, namely the exceptionally vicious Deacon Frost.
Released on August 21, 1998, Blade was a commercial success, grossing $70 million at the U.S. box office, and $131.2 million worldwide. Despite mixed reviews from film critics, the film received a positive reception from audiences and has since garnered a cult following. Blade was a dark superhero film for its time. The success of Blade began Marvel's film success and set the stage for further comic book film adaptations. (Wikipedia)
Blade is brutal, brash, bloody, gritty, slick, stylish and thrilling. It’s a great modern take on vampire mythology. It’s full of great, energetic fight sequences that have you gripped. Wesley Snipes makes a great hero. You feel safe when he’s around, especially with his smart-ass, wisecracking remarks.
I watched Blade many times in the past while growing up. Just watched it this evening on 4K for the first time, and it’s never looked better. In fact, it looks spectacular. It’s hard to believe this is the same grainy film I used to watch on DVD. A lot of high contrast, particularly with all the black (there’s a lot! Costumes, weapons, cars). A lot of the CGI still holds up today as well.
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