Funny action trash, Gothic atmosphere

Rating: Null/10 (20 January 2001)

"Blade" is a filmed comic strip in perfection. Every second you await that balloons come out of the mouths of the characters. The splatter FX look like if they were drawn. This movie is very gory and violent, but everything is so exaggerated, that you won´t find it disgusting. It has a subtle sense for dry and dark humour. Perhaps this shot is one of the best comic adaptations ever, because it doesn´t take itself too serious and tries not to be anything, that it won´t be. Also you can find elements of the blaxploitation movies from the 70s, mixed with a Gothic atmosphere and an up to date soundtrack. Wesley Snipes as "Blade" is one of the coolest action heroes ever and Stephen Dorff gives a nice performance as bad guy "Deacon Frost". There is also a large number of worth seeing supporting actors like Kris Kristoffersen, N´Bushe Wright, Donal Logue or Udo Kier. As I said, don´t take this movie too serious and you won´t bore a second! And - yes!!! - watch out for "Blade 2:Bloodlust"..! (7.5/10)