pretty sequel

Rating: 7/10 (16 October 2008)

It doesn't happen that much that a sequel is better than the original movie. Director Norrington screwed it up in the first one by choosing CGI blood and stupid effects. For this one the director was Del Toro, well known for his movies. He also used CGI but in a better way. The story is better than the first one. Okay, you never see real people, it all happens in the underworld. Fighting scenes are better done qua fighting and bringing it in front of the camera. Make up is also much better. Some people hated this one again due the CGI Blade, well, these days it is used a lot, watch Hellboy or Spiderman. Of course there is an open ending so indeed there was a number 3 on the way. But you better watch this one, you don't need the first one, you will get the storyline by flashbacks here in this sequel.