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Summary: Superb sequel and a great 2-Disc Edition!
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The daywalker known as "Blade" ( Wesley Snipes) is back! but this time, there is a race of powerful vampire creatures known only as "Reapers", they are parasitic genetically enhanced vampiric beings that suck the blood of both humans and vampires alike as they are bent on draining the lives of both races. A new order vampire clan joins up with Blade and Whistler ( Kris Kristofferson)as they both must be with the clan to exterminate these new breed bloodsuckers.
An electrifying and ultraviolent sequel to the 1998 hit based on Marvel Comics vampire flick that reunites Wesley Snipes and Kris Kristofferson with of course a new cast most reconigizably Ron Perlman from Hellboy and City of Lost Children as one of the vampire warriors. Director Guillermo Del Toro's style for this movie is just impressive as it triumphs over the original in anyway with more action, more vampires ( but some different ones this time), more gore, better acting and fantastic martial arts sequences that are cherographed nicely.
The 2-Disc DVD has great stuff like crisp picture & Sound, two audio commentaries, isolated scroe, Deleted/Alternate scenes with commentary, galleries, documentaries, music video, trailer, and DVD Rom content. This is a must have DVD for the fanatics of horror movies, action, comic book movies, and vampire flicks alike, you won't regret it.
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Summary: Blade, the crusader
Review: "Blade 2" is an enjoyable formula-film, characterized from an almost unsuspicious romantic tinge.
In the second chapter of the series, the new vampires leader sends his attractive daughter to negotiate a temporary alliance with Wesley Snipes-Blade, half man-half vampire, immune to the light and silver, and pitiless exterminator (in ninja-samurai style) of vampires.
The final goal is to chase a common enemy: the deadly Nomak, a vampire-Frankestein, degenerated from an unlucky cloning experiment by the vampires leader himself, able to infect both men and vampires, transforming them in degenerate beings.
To help Blade in the audacious enterprise, it's ready a squad of presumed ultra-trained vampires, who are going to go up as smoke.
At the end, after an apocalyptic "ridding of pests", and literally incinerated all the characters of the script, Snipes and the faithful Kris Kristofferson (this one revived from the first "Blade") are the only survivors.
It turns out immediate to the reader as the final goal's surely achieved without need to add any particulars.
There is not even the risk, sometimes feared, that the new sequel could foresee too many points of contact with the actual chapter.
The general plant of the plot goes back to "Aliens" and to "The dirty dozen," without neglect suggestions even from "Popeye" (the regenerating dive in the pool of blood remembers much the "spinach-effect"; and after all also Blade is a character of the comic strips).
In the context of an approximate screenplay, that seems spoiled from repeated afterthoughts, it stands out the not verbal dialectic between Blade and Nyssa, the daughter of the Vampire Nation "leader maximo".
The tenebrous Nyssa is not able to win the dull distrust of the crusader Blade in useful time and, tricked even from the father, broken not from the fights but in the heart, she surrenders without resist to the infected bite of the degenerate stepbrother, choosing then to incinerate between the arms of Blade, in a dark romanticism that remembers "Arch of Triumph".
At the end it seems however to go in ash just the hero-Blade, incapable in distinguishing between nobility and poverty and between faith and fanaticism; the whole story at the same time coming to an unintentional parable on the destructive effects of the ideological absolutism.
It would have been interesting to go into the opposition between humans such biologically but ethically vampires (see the characters of Scud and Kounen) and vampires such biologically but ethically humans; but that required too much courage...
"Blade 2" stays an enjoyable formula-film.
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Summary: Easily the best action film of the year
Review: "Blade 2" is easily the best action film I have seen this year. And I'm willing to bet that by years end few films, if any will come close to having as much action as this one has. From the openiong scene on, this film is non-stop action, from shootouts to wild martial arts fights, this film never stops to take a breath and at the end you will leave and go see it again. Despite improving on the original in the action department, "Blade 2" also features a much better performance from Snipes, he looks frustrated and confused in the first one, in the film he is much more lively and has some good comedic moments. This film is an improvement on the original in every way, and I see the "Blade" franchise becoming a huge one in the future. I eagelry await "Blade 3"
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Summary: Ignore the critics
Review: "Blade 2" is without a doubt a great action/superhero movie. Though not as good as the original, the sequal still has loads of action and suspense.Blade 2 picks up a few years after the first. Blade is in seacrh for his mentor, Whistler, who was turned into a vampire in the first movie. Once Blade finds him, he is visited by a few vampires (in a well done fight scene.) They bring a message from their vampire ruler that calls for Blade's assistance. The vampire nation offers Blade a truce and in return a favor. A new breed of vampire is loose on the streets. A breed that feeds on not just humans, but vampires as well. They have no weakness to silver or garlic and they need to feed daily. They are called the Reaper group. Now it is up to Blade to join forces with his sworn enemies, the vampire nation, to destroy them before they take over the world. I won't give away what happens and I will not give away the ending twist. You have to see this movie for yourself. Ignore the critic's bad reviews. Even if this movie dosn't have the best script or the best actors, it is still an awesome movie. But if you havn't seen the original yet, I highly reccomend you watch it before this one or else you may be lost. "Blade II" runs for about 1 hour and 45 minutes. It is rated R for extreme violence, extreme blood and gore (even more than the original), strong language, and some drug content. Definatly not for anyone under 15--maybe even 16.
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Summary: An Entertaining Gore-Fest...
Review: "Blade II" is one of those sequels that is as good as the first movie, but strangely enough, a lot more illogical. As Blade (Wesley Snipes), the half-human, half-vampire slayer recovers his presumed-dead mentor, Whistler (Kris Kristofferson), he runs afoul of vampires bringing surprising news. A new kind of vampire (known as Reapers) have appeared on the scene, and basically are killing ANYTHING to control their thirst. With a pack of vampires (trained to kill Blade), Blade and crew try to contain the spread of the Reapers, but may be betrayed by forces within this teneuous alliance. Directed by Guillermo Del Toro ("Cronos", "Mimic"), and boasting some shocking visual effects (such as the Reapers method of draining blood), this is definitely a good ride for "Blade" fans. The DVD includes some funny commentary tracks with director Del Toro and Wesley Snipes, a detailed "making-of" documentary, a humorous batch of deleted scenes, documentaries on the visual effects, and a lot more. This one is recommended (but not for the squeamish).
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Summary: Techno-Gore Vampire Flick
Review: "Blade II" is unique. Consider first that it is based on an underappreciated and, up until the first movie, relatively unknown superhero outside of comic book stores. Then consider that it's a sequel. These are two things that just don't add up to success in the modern world. You can make a clunker of a movie like "Hulk" and still get big numbers in the opening week based on the character's name alone. You can also toss together a sequel(any of the "Batman" sequels)and gain solid numbers until word gets out that the movie is horrible. Somehow "Blade II" takes both of these seemingly impossible odds, puts them together with a good plotline, slick action and solid direction, and comes up with a good movie that's ten times better than any other action sequel out there(excepting "X-2"). Snipes is perfect as "Blade." He pulls it off with style, humor, and attitude. Every move he makes is done in a "superhero pose" type of way. He makes "Blade" both believable and impossible at the same time. He's just flat out cool. I know very little about this character except what I learned in the first movie. I don't know if they got everything correct about the character, but I don't care because Snipes owns this character in the films. Let the geeks iron out the inaccuracies. "Whistler," played by Kris Kristofferson, is his same old tough-as-nails, cranky self. The "Nomak" character, by Luke Goss, is a perfect foil. You almost feel sad for the guy since his pop screwed with his genetics like that. His fight with "Blade" is one of the best brawls in modern comic-to-screen history. It's over-the-top, a little fake-looking at times, but fits the tone of this movie to a tee. The rest of the cast is superb as well, especially Ron Perlman, the perfectly annoying Scott Reedus and Danny John-Jules(of "Red Dwarf"). Don't let the naysayers fool you, this movie has a solid storyline to it. It may not be the romanticized version of a vampire most folks are used to these days, but it does give you a taste of the gory side of our bloodsucking brethren. If the plot isn't your cup of tea, don't worry, because this movie has also got gene manipulation, ninja-vampires, the token nightclub brawl, cool gadgets that would make "Batman" giddy as a schoolgirl and even a love interest, albeit a brief one. Director Guillermo Del Toro manages to make the "Blade" franchise his own with this sequel. He keeps the dark, techno-music tone of the first flick intact, but puts his own mark on this flick as well via gore and stylized action. Folks knock the sometimes-obvious CGI effects and "Wrestlemania" type fight sequences found throughout this movie, but that's what makes this movie so fun. It's not too serious, it's fun and it's so stylish that you'll want to forgive the CGI miscues and over-the-top fight scenes. This is an action movie folks, not "Pride and Prejudice!" In closing, watch this slick flick for the fun, action-packed romp that it is. "Lestat" he ain't, but "Blade" could take that punk out anytime, anywhere.
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Summary: Lots of Bloody Fun
Review: "Blade ll" offers exactly what you would expect: Lots of martial arts fighting, thin plotting and ghoulish vampires, but the surprise is in director Guillermo Del Toro exhilirating and stylish approach, which elevate the film above its somewhat far-fetched plot, even for a vampire movie. Wesley Snipes reprises his role as the titular vampire hunter, and with just as much aching cool as he did the first time around. Within the first ten minutes of the film, he saves his mentor Whistler (Kris Kristofferson) from torture, and a new breed of vampire shows its face. A Reaper. A super-strong and almost indestructible foe that turns it vampire victims into new Reapers and this gang is led by a jolly good fellow Jared Nomak (Luke Goss). Seeing Nomak as a threat, the Vampire Nation offers a truce to Blade for his help in hunting down and killing the super-vamps. But of course, nothing for Blade is what it seems, especially with David S. Goyer's occasionally juvenile script. But Snipes (who also co-produced the film) and Del Toro shine in this kind of movie. Intense fight scenes comprise nearly half the film, involving swords, guns, bombs and plenty of fist-flying, giving fans of the first film what they really want: Blade kicking much Vampire ass. But the fights are sometimes marred by painfully obvious computer effects, and a couple painfully trashy shots. But these are minor quips, seeing as Snipes is so freakin' cool as the big bad Daywalker, and Del Toro stages the battles with intense, macabre applomb. If your in the mood for escapist fare with plenty of bloody violence, "Blade ll" fits the bill nicely. The DVD includes a making of, details on the Vampire make-up and interviews with Del Toro, Snipes and David S. Goyer.
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Summary: Donnie Yen in Blade II!!
Review: "Blade" has always been one of my favorites, and I admire Wesley Snipes, and now here comes...DONNIE YEN!! I'm so stoked by this ultimate match, cant wait to watch it and see them work together. I know this movie will rock with action and awesome fighting! (Donnie Yen is action!!)
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Summary: Techno-Gore Vampire Flick
Review: "Blade II" is unique. Consider first that it is based on an underappreciated and, up until the first movie, relatively unknown superhero outside of comic book stores. Then consider that it's a sequel. These are two things that just don't add up to success in the modern world. You can make a clunker of a movie like "Hulk" and still get big numbers in the opening week based on the character's name alone. You can also toss together a sequel(any of the "Batman" sequels)and gain solid numbers until word gets out that the movie is horrible. Somehow "Blade II" takes both of these seemingly impossible odds, puts them together with a good plotline, slick action and solid direction, and comes up with a good movie that's ten times better than any other action sequel out there(excepting "X-2"). Snipes is perfect as "Blade." He pulls it off with style, humor, and attitude. Every move he makes is done in a "superhero pose" type of way. He makes "Blade" both believable and impossible at the same time. He's just flat out cool. I know very little about this character except what I learned in the first movie. I don't know if they got everything correct about the character, but I don't care because Snipes owns this character in the films. Let the geeks iron out the inaccuracies. "Whistler," played by Kris Kristofferson, is his same old tough-as-nails, cranky self. The "Nomak" character, by Luke Goss, is a perfect foil. You almost feel sad for the guy since his pop screwed with his genetics like that. His fight with "Blade" is one of the best brawls in modern comic-to-screen history. It's over-the-top, a little fake-looking at times, but fits the tone of this movie to a tee. The rest of the cast is superb as well, especially Ron Perlman, the perfectly annoying Scott Reedus and Danny John-Jules(of "Red Dwarf"). Don't let the naysayers fool you, this movie has a solid storyline to it. It may not be the romanticized version of a vampire most folks are used to these days, but it does give you a taste of the gory side of our bloodsucking brethren. If the plot isn't your cup of tea, don't worry, because this movie has also got gene manipulation, ninja-vampires, the token nightclub brawl, cool gadgets that would make "Batman" giddy as a schoolgirl and even a love interest, albeit a brief one. Director Guillermo Del Toro manages to make the "Blade" franchise his own with this sequel. He keeps the dark, techno-music tone of the first flick intact, but puts his own mark on this flick as well via gore and stylized action. Folks knock the sometimes-obvious CGI effects and "Wrestlemania" type fight sequences found throughout this movie, but that's what makes this movie so fun. It's not too serious, it's fun and it's so stylish that you'll want to forgive the CGI miscues and over-the-top fight scenes. This is an action movie folks, not "Pride and Prejudice!" In closing, watch this slick flick for the fun, action-packed romp that it is. "Lestat" he ain't, but "Blade" could take that punk out anytime, anywhere.
Rating:
Summary: Lots of Bloody Fun
Review: "Blade ll" offers exactly what you would expect: Lots of martial arts fighting, thin plotting and ghoulish vampires, but the surprise is in director Guillermo Del Toro exhilirating and stylish approach, which elevate the film above its somewhat far-fetched plot, even for a vampire movie. Wesley Snipes reprises his role as the titular vampire hunter, and with just as much aching cool as he did the first time around. Within the first ten minutes of the film, he saves his mentor Whistler (Kris Kristofferson) from torture, and a new breed of vampire shows its face. A Reaper. A super-strong and almost indestructible foe that turns it vampire victims into new Reapers and this gang is led by a jolly good fellow Jared Nomak (Luke Goss). Seeing Nomak as a threat, the Vampire Nation offers a truce to Blade for his help in hunting down and killing the super-vamps. But of course, nothing for Blade is what it seems, especially with David S. Goyer's occasionally juvenile script. But Snipes (who also co-produced the film) and Del Toro shine in this kind of movie. Intense fight scenes comprise nearly half the film, involving swords, guns, bombs and plenty of fist-flying, giving fans of the first film what they really want: Blade kicking much Vampire ass. But the fights are sometimes marred by painfully obvious computer effects, and a couple painfully trashy shots. But these are minor quips, seeing as Snipes is so freakin' cool as the big bad Daywalker, and Del Toro stages the battles with intense, macabre applomb. If your in the mood for escapist fare with plenty of bloody violence, "Blade ll" fits the bill nicely. The DVD includes a making of, details on the Vampire make-up and interviews with Del Toro, Snipes and David S. Goyer.
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