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Blade

Play trailer 2:06 Poster for Blade R Released Aug 21, 1998 2h 0m Horror Action Fantasy Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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58% Tomatometer 113 Reviews 78% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
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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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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Peter Bradshaw Guardian Blade is an entertainingly macabre and excitingly staged action horror, with a propulsive energy... Rated: 4/5 Oct 27, 2021 Full Review Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Jeremy Jahns JeremyJahns.com It's a movie where the entire cast just seems to understand the assignment. Oct 14, 2024 Full Review Rachel Wagner rachelsreviews.net the script is frankly quite dull with cheesy special effects and action that is hard to get invested in. Jul 23, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Fer S It is a ridiculous movie, with some good action and some bad action. The main problem is the pacing, it is super fast at times and then super slow. Not a must-watch Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/31/24 Full Review Stephen H Day Walker! So dang good. Classic. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/30/24 Full Review Autumn M Blade is the prototype of merging urban fantasy with action. I had never heard of Blade, before watching Deadpool vs. Wolverine movie, and was curious about the superhero who gave such a crowd-pleasing cameo. It was definitely not my cup of tea. With dated special effects, and paper thin dialogue; I felt like I was watching a video game. Blade is a vampire flick strictly for the fans. I missed the rich pathos of Interview with a Vampire; the romance of True Blood and mystery of Dracula. Not recommended. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/26/24 Full Review William B One of the best MARVEL movies ever made outside of the MCU. This movie was such a blast to watch Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Joshua V Blade review i love opening action scenes and it’s scary made scream I love all fighting I love all the vampire villains are stupid fun funny but what makes it enjoyable and entertaining at first I didn’t like Karen but now I do I love frost threw Karen girl was funny but frost in general is so sensitive weak dumb indecisive well all of the villains vampires are like this but that makes it funny I love sanna camera shot of her shoes to push the button I love it I don’t like hooker cocaine girl but she running away was funny but Karen kill her was so sweet and satisfying I love old lady vampire her facial expressions like I am so sick of all these men lol 😂 i love blade dad I was so sad when he died then he didn’t I was like don’t do again lol love Dr Karen fight her zombie white boyfriend I was so happy when she won that’s fight saved her life and Eric sanna lanta Eric mother she was pretty slave dumb girl lol 😂 so when Eric kill her I was happy then move on and kill Quinn and when blade kill quan for the 22 times was so satisfying he was annoying but dumb lol 😂frost wanted be vampire blood god to match blade and kill him but frost was so sensitive indecisive dumbness got him kill not really a god at all blade was proven he was vampire god and best not fuck with me I really hope Karen comes back from sequel then ending at Moscow I love it 😍 🥰 😍 chef kiss 5 stars 🌟 ✨ 🌟 ⭐️ ✨ 8 out 10 star then 93 out of 100 one of my favorite movies but one of my favorite vampire movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review Esra Y Wesley Snipes is incredibly cool you can't take your eyes off him. I find the lore weak but overall movie is fun. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Producer
Robert Engelman, Peter Frankfurt, Wesley Snipes
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
Runtime
2h 0m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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