The Best Of The Bunch

Rating: 9/10 (3 November 2006)

Blade (1998) will without doubt be remembered for that awesome opening sequence in the 'Old Meat Factory' club with New Order pumping furiously out of the sound system. This was an opener which epitomises the unadulterated satisfaction of watching Blade in action.
For me though, Blade II (2002) is the pick of the bunch. Special effects were now fully realised, the story line was definitely appropriate and there were some classy one liners from Blade (Wesley Snipes) and co. Such a shame then that Blade: Trinity (2004), seemed to think that the whole film was based on these as the main form of entertainment. This contributed towards the downfall of the final Blade film which for many including myself, was easily the least satisfying of the trilogy. How did they get it so wrong? I will let it rest one day.
In all, Blade II is an excellent sequel, hitting all the right notes, full of action, atmosphere, and an excellent soundtrack, which leaves you with total viewer satisfaction, even if you have seen it before. A must watch!