Not a let-down

Rating: 8/10 (3 April 2000)

I eagerly awaited Blade's arrival in the theaters, but unfortunately missed it while on vacation. Receiving mixed comments from friends, I was hesitant to rent it. However, I purchased the movie and it was nowhere near a let-down. Wesley Snipes gave a stellar performance as the half-Vampire, Blade. Stephen Dorff as Decan Frost and Kris Kristofferson as Abraham Whistler also gave excellent performances.
Blade had excellent fight scenes as well as a nicely developed plot. The cinematography was also well done. Blade shroud in black was the perfect "Dark Avenger". The recurring plant offered the viewer a glimpse of Blade's decision to face his problems by "cutting it off at the roots".
Although Blade was a little excessive on the blood, I still find myself eagerly awaiting the premiere of Blade 2.