Blade

R

Released Aug 21, 1998

2 hr. 0 min.

Horror

Action

Fantasy

Adventure

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59%

111 Reviews

Tomatometer

78%

250,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

A half-mortal, half-immortal is out to avenge his mother's death and rid the world of vampires. The modern-day technologically advanced vampires he is going after are in search of his special blood type needed to summon an evil god who plays a key role in their plan to execute the human race.

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Critics Consensus

Though some may find the plot a bit lacking, Blade's action is fierce, plentiful, and appropriately stylish for a comic book adaptation.

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Howard H

Good vampire movie with a great soundtrack

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/23/24

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Arnold V

For me this is 90s nostaglia and if you look at certain choices and cinematography - that just confirms it, It has a 90s feel to it It is fun, has big action scenes and a little bit of vampire history to make it interesting. Don't get me wrong, there are flaws with the movie. Dialogue and antagonist are the weakest points of this movie. The effects/CGI don't hold up that great but luckily it's only limited to (mostly) the last act. Highly recommend it for a popcorn-flick with nicely balanced action throughout the movie. If you look an in-depth vampire movie, this isn't the one for you.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/21/24

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Derek L

Although Blade does have some decent action sequences as well as Snipes fitted well within his role, however the plot ended up being rather mediocre and at times underwhelming.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/21/24

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Phil B

My Favorite Movie Of All Time same thing with the Sequels

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/11/24

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Legendaryrey y

This is one of my favorite action movies i recommended

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/18/24

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Gaming N

yeah it was pretty fun, idk why the critic rating is so low

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Stephen Norrington

Director

Wesley Snipes

Blade

Stephen Dorff

Deacon Frost

Kris Kristofferson

Abraham Whistler

N'Bushe Wright

Dr. Karen Jenson

Donal Logue

Quinn

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24%

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Blade is an entertainingly macabre and excitingly staged action horror, with a propulsive energy...

Rated: 4/5

Oct 27, 2021

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Chris Stuckmann

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Not only is this an important movie for comic book films in general -- it's just a f---ing blast!

Rated: B+

Oct 19, 2020

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

Blade's stomach-turning special effects, bone-crunching martial arts and cynical humor will more than satisfy any action-film addict's need for a fix of eye-popping escapist adrenaline.

Apr 2, 2019

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

This is a comic book movie classic that still holds up. I love this movie.

Rated: 5/5

Mar 17, 2024

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

This movie still holds up because of an incredible performance by Wesley Snipes and dope set pieces!

Rated: 4/5

Mar 17, 2024

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Akos Peterbencze

The Screen

...a masterclass of style and swag, dripping with blood and flair, filled with iconic badassery to the brim.

Aug 21, 2023

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Synopsis

A half-mortal, half-immortal is out to avenge his mother's death and rid the world of vampires. The modern-day technologically advanced vampires he is going after are in search of his special blood type needed to summon an evil god who plays a key role in their plan to execute the human race.

Director: Stephen Norrington
Executive Producer: Avi Arad, Joseph Calamari, Lynn Harris, Stan Lee
Screenwriter: David S. Goyer
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Imaginary Forces, Amen Ra Films
Rating: R (Gore|Brief Sexuality|Language|Strong Violence)
Genre: Horror, Action, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 21, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 11, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $70.0M
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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