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Blade 2
2002
In Guillermo del Toro's BLADE II, Wesley Snipes reprises his role as the part-human, part-vampire superhero based on the comic book character. Following a trail of blood that leads to Prague, Blade (aka the Daywalker) slays a legion of bloodsuckers in the search for his abducted mentor, Whistler (Kris Kristofferson). Soon Blade .. Read more
| Starring | Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Perlman, Leonor Varela |
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| Director | Guillermo del Toro |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Horror |
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Blade 2
In Guillermo del Toro's BLADE II, Wesley Snipes reprises his role as the part-human, part-vampire superhero based on the comic book character. Following a trail of blood that leads to Prague, Blade (aka the Daywalker) slays a legion of bloodsuckers in the search for his abducted mentor, Whistler (Kris Kristofferson). Soon Blade reluctantly joins forces with a band of skilled vampiric warriors called the Bloodpack to hunt down an even deadlier enemy--the monstrous Reapers, who prey on vampires and humans alike, infecting them with an incurable virus. In addition to battling these relentless new foes, Blade must deal with situations brought about by the Bloodpack's tenuous alliance --in particular, his attraction to the lovely Nyssa (Leonor Varela) and his rivalry with the brutish Reinhardt (Ron Perlman).
A hyperkinetic motion picture, BLADE II literally explodes onto the screen with hi-tech weaponry and stunning special effects. The fight sequences, choreographed by Hong Kong superstar Donnie Yen (who plays Bloodpack member Snowman), are remarkably hard-hitting and elaborate. The film also improves on the entertaining original by adding a darker, more visceral tone that's fleshed out by del Toro's stylish and brilliantly grotesque visuals. Both frightening and thrilling, BLADE II is sure to astound both horror and action fans alike.
| Starring | Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Perlman, Leonor Varela, Norman Reeduss, Thomas Kretschmann, Luke Goss |
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| Director | Guillermo del Toro |
| Studio | BOULEVARD ENTERTAIMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 57 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Horror |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 01 Oct 2007 Production year: 2002 |
| Format | DVD |
Blade 2 (2002)
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Mexican genre maestro Guillermo del Toro (Cronos, Mimic) takes over directing duties for the next episode in the Daywalker chronicles, based on the character from cult Marvel comic Tomb of Dracula. Pitching the moody half-vampire/half-human Blade (Wesley Snipes) as a sort of nocturnal James Bond with gadgets and gimmicks galore, the film's unrelenting action kicks in within seconds and never flags. This time Blade reluctantly joins forces with vampire overlord Damaskinos (Thomas Kretschmann) to wipe out the Reapers — a new breed of super-vampires unaffected by most traditional methods of eradication — who are cutting a swathe through both the human and undead communities in Prague. It's a fabulous-looking package, elegantly orchestrated by Del Toro who has an unerring eye for undead iconography taken to visually imaginative extremes. While it has zero character substance and isn't remotely scary, Blade II at least unapologetically delivers the requisite amount of attitude, splatter and grisly shock-horror.
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"...BLADE II has superior production values and visual and special effects....Snipes again combines a formidable physical presence with a depth of feeling and capacity for reflection unusual for an incarnation of a comic book hero..."
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7 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Big Let Down
Nowhere near the quality of the first film. The effects aren't as good, the set pieces are rubbish, the baddies are scary but ultimately pointless, it is just a let down. Shame coz Blade was outstanding but I suppose it was just too much to live up to.
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
One too many?
The hype suggested that Blade II was going to redefine the vampire genre yet again. In terms of action, the quality of the fight-sequences has remained as good as in the original movie; unfortunately there just seems to be too few sequences.
Blade II tries hard to be a stand-alone movie in its own right. It was always guaranteed an audience, given how much Blade had stunned both critics and public alike; and many reviews would suggest that this film delivers. In fairness, Wesley Snipes was born for the role of Blade and has a lot of fun once again playing the part.
It is the script that lets down the film more than anything else, although the film looks cool, the plot, at times simply disappoints. Whereas Blade kept the viewer guessing; Blade II is far more formulaic and left this reviewer with a somewhat sour taste.
In the film?s defence Leonor Varela, who plays the good-looking female baddie Nyssa Damaskinos is great and the film is well worth hiring just to see Luke Goss (of Bros fame) as a bad-guy. He is actually really good.
If you liked Blade II you may also wish to hire [Blade], [Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon], [Bram Stoker?s Dracula] -
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