parts are greater than the whole

Rating: Null/10 (6 May 2002)

Energetic, fast-paced sequel has Blade and his trusted mentor Whistler forming an uneasy alliance with their sworn enemies the vampires. They're the only hope to stop the reapers, a new, much more fierce breed of bloodsuckers who present an eminent threat to both humans and vampires alike. Despite his instinctive dislike and distrust of the vampires, Blade gradually begins to develop an admirable affection for one vampire in particular, which only exacerbates the troublesome mission. Fans of the original should have fun as the film boasts intense, non-stop action scenes, impressive visuals, and silly one-liners, but without a good, sound story or significant character development it eventually runs out of steam. **½