"The world you live in is just a sugar-coated topping."

Rating: Null/10 (4 November 2002)

How do you make a good comic book movie? Pick one that few people read so the expectations won't be incredibly high. Then you absolutely blow the audience away with a perfect blend of horror and action. Blade is the film that proves Wesley Snipes is truly a badass. Just take a look at that fan-freakin-tastic opening sequence. It's fast paced and throws you right into the action of the Daywalker's world. Stephen Norrington definitely has a unique visual style. The film has a certain look to it that is highly original. He makes good use out of his cast as well. Besides the obvious (Snipes being a badass), Stephen Dorff is awesome as Deacon Frost. "We're the top of the f***ing food chain." Kris Kristofferson also surprised the hell out of me in this role. He's a very good actor, and likeable to boot. Genre legend Udo Kier puts in an appearance as well, albeit a brief one. One of my favorite performances comes from the comic relief of Donal Logue. The man is hilarious. The climax is equally as cool as the beginning showing the souls escaping the vampire hierarchy. It's a great effect. It shows that David Goyer has come a long way as a screenwriter since Death Warrant and Demonic Toys. All this make Blade recommended viewing and one helluva ride. Check out the sequel as well.