Others promise, Blade delivers!

Rating: 10/10 (4 November 1998)

Blade is the only film of 1998 that I rated a perfect "10". Why? Because, compared to every other movie, Blade was everything it promised to be. When everyone was carrying on about "Something About Mary," I expected a rip-roaring, roll-on-the-floor funny movie. At best, it was mildly amusing. Blade, however, was dark, slick, and action-packed, with an outstanding performance by Wesley Snipes. As someone who HATES vampire movies, even I was won over by this film. Anyone who rates this film less than 9 ought to stick to movies like "Something About Mary": they might find them more to their liking.