Interesting spin on the vampire myth

Rating: Null/10 (3 December 2004)

Blade is a movie based on a comic book of the same name. A vampire, Blade, who has enhanced "powers" is a vigilante... out to stop the underworld of the vampires.
Blade is an interesting twist on the tired old story of vampires - with visually impressive (for the most part) action, special effects and design. The basic premise is pretty good although the story doesn't really last for the long running time of almost two hours. Quite possibly - this movie would have been a hell of a lot sharper if the editor cut half an hour out of the movie.
Also - the film goes out on a whimper... If there was a better ending - it would have been a more satisfying ending.
The movie seems to pay homage to both Hong Kong action films and newer stuff like "Mortal Kombat" (eg: lots of martial arts set to a thumping techno soundtrack) - although I wish there was a bit less orchestral music and more techno!
Wesley Snipes is impressive in the action sequences but his character is a little bit shallow (makes Batman look deep!).
OK - but could have been much sharper and better!