- Actors: Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright, Donal Logue
- Directors: Stephen Norrington
- Writers: David S. Goyer
- Producers: Andrew J. Horne, Avi Arad, Jon Divens, Joseph Calamari, Lynn Harris
- Language English, Russian
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Eiv
- VHS Release Date: 18 Oct 1999
- Run Time: 120 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CYNI
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 10,693 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
The recipe for Blade is quite simple; you take one part Batman, one part horror flick, and two parts kung fu, and frost it all over with some truly camp acting. What do you get? An action flick that will reaffirm your belief that the superhero action genre will never die. Blade is the story of a ruthless and supreme vampire slayer (Wesley Snipes) who makes other contemporary slayers (Buffy et al.) look like amateurs. Armed with a samurai sword made of silver and guns that shoot silver bullets, he lives to hunt and kill "Sucker Heads". Pitted against our hero is a cast of villains led by Deacon Frost (Stephen Dorff), a crafty and charismatic vampire who believes that his people should be ruling the world, and that the human race is merely a food source. Born half-human and half-vampire after his mother had been attacked by a bloodsucker, Blade is brought to life by a very buff-looking Snipes in his best action performance to date. Apparent throughout the film is the fluid grace and admirable skill brought by Snipes to the many breathtaking action sequences that lift this movie into a league of its own. The influence of Hong Kong action cinema is clear, and you may even notice vague impressions of Japanese anime sprinkled throughout. Dorff holds his own against Snipes as the menacing nemesis Frost, and the grizzly Kris Kristofferson brings a tough, cynical edge to his role as Whistler, Blade's mentor and friend. Ample credit should also go to director Stephen Norrington and screenwriter David S. Goyer, who prove it is possible to adapt comic book characters to the big screen without making them look absurd. Indeed, quite the reverse happens here: Blade comes vividly to life from the moment you first see him, in an outstanding opening sequence that sets the tone for the action-packed film that follows. From that moment onward you are pulled into the world of Blade and his perpetual battle against the vampire race. --Jeremy Storey
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Blade [VHS] [1998].
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
There are four schools of vampire flick: Romantic/Philosophical, Horror, Comedy and Action. some films, like Dusk 'till Dawn, blur the line between one or more of these genres, but most fall straight into one or the other. Blade is an action flick, and, quite frankly, it's the best of its kind.
These people know how to do action. Very little talking, minimal exposition, just shot after shot of incredibly tight martial-arts sequences, and plenty of blood thrown in for good measure.
When we find out how Blade became what he is, it takes about forty seconds. Then it segues flawlessly into another action sequence. The final battle is not, as was roignally planned, Blade fighting a massive monster, it's just another artial arts sequence, albeit a staggeringly well shot one.
These people know how to do action. Very little talking, minimal exposition, just shot after shot of incredibly tight martial-arts sequences, and plenty of blood thrown in for good measure.
When we find out how Blade became what he is, it takes about forty seconds. Then it segues flawlessly into another action sequence. The final battle is not, as was roignally planned, Blade fighting a massive monster, it's just another artial arts sequence, albeit a staggeringly well shot one.
The peopel who mad ethis movie obviouslyy realsid the main weakness of most action movies: The dialogue. their solution? just don't bother with it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
After just watching Matrix I was expecting another load of nonsense from this film. Another Sci-fi. However I was pleasantly suprised, and from that day on the original Blade has been and still is my all time fave film.
Wesley Snipes is simply brilliant in this, I've never seen a cooler character than Blade. From his cool sword moves to his funny sarcastic comments "You've met Mr Crispy at the Hospital, what do YOU think!".
In a way I think that Blade is slightly under-rated, however that's not necessarily a bad thing, who knows, if Blade had been more successful the sequels might not have been as good!
I've re-watched all Blade films to the point that I've learnt some russian sentences. And to anyone thinking of purchasing this film or all 3 films i strongly recommend that if you haven't seen it by now you really should!
Wesley Snipes is simply brilliant in this, I've never seen a cooler character than Blade. From his cool sword moves to his funny sarcastic comments "You've met Mr Crispy at the Hospital, what do YOU think!".
In a way I think that Blade is slightly under-rated, however that's not necessarily a bad thing, who knows, if Blade had been more successful the sequels might not have been as good!
I've re-watched all Blade films to the point that I've learnt some russian sentences. And to anyone thinking of purchasing this film or all 3 films i strongly recommend that if you haven't seen it by now you really should!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
And on the walls, the ceiling, the street outside...
Despite the excess of everyone's favourite bodily fluid, there is still some kind of artistry and subtlety to the violence of Blade. Some is pure action trash - hails of bullets and the like, some is showmanship, and some is purely understated evil. The animalistic fervour of Deacon Frost is even strangely mesmerising.
The film is slick, visually interesting with careful use of lighting and pale colours to emphasise the vampire's skin, and thick with atmosphere. The dialogue is perfectly tuned, despite the machismo and heavy use of one-liners, and there is visible and sinister conflict in the painfully detailed character studies. Blade and Frost, played with intensity and skill by Snipes and Dorff, are interesting and complex as individuals and a combination. So, the love interest is a little tiresome, and the pain is gratuitous - the plot is full of suspense and twists, the story is disturbingly believable, and the movie is a visual feast. Not for the romantic comedy enthusiast, but an essential addition to the video collection of any fan of the action or thriller genres.
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As described pleased with the service. The film works fine. Great film and fair price. Will happily use company again. Cheers
Published 29 days ago by M
action packed
blade is an all action marvel comics film about a vampire who is able to walk in daylight,only he protects humans and kills vampires with the help of whistler a man who lost his... Read more
Published 2 months ago by jed
the blu-ray is cropped
I got the blu-ray very cheap so I'm not that bothered but when I just compared it to my DVD I could see nearly a third of the picture is missing at the sides so the movie loses a... Read more
Published 5 months ago by vailsy
Blade dvd
Would never buy from agen, never received item, nor any communication when I tried to email them, not happy At all
Published 8 months ago by Misshdo
Loved It!!!
I'd already been wanting to see this film for a while, when I finally got decided to buy it. It was awesome, fun, and above all cool as hell. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ghostface 317
review of Blade (blue ray)
i am realy sorry that i cant give an opinion on blade (blue ray) wich i purchased on amazon.co.uk as, being an import, it does not play on my blue ray player and, was not told that... Read more
Published 12 months ago by mickbhoy01
No No No
fu..ing ratio cutting, from 1:2,35 on DVD to 1:1,78 on blu-ray, i can tell you HA HA HA HA, don't buy this BD - full price for a 2/3 picture, No No No
Published 21 months ago by Icke
action packed entertainment
The first Blade movie is in my opinion the best in the series. Blazing gunfights, swordplay and of course evil vampires. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2009 by E. Jorgensen
Blade - the vampire killer
If you like fast action movie with a bit of vampires this is a film for you. Great martial arts scenes, special effects and Wesley Snipes with his way of fighting (fast and short... Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2009 by K. C. Cymer
marvel adaptation for adults!....
blade works coz' it's aimed right at grown-ups, of course the subject matter (vampires) lends itself to that, but it is an excellent film, the opening sequence of blade crashing... Read more
Published on 29 July 2009 by M. J. Passley
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