Blade II

Name: Blade II
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Fantasy
Released: March 22, 2002
Duration: 117 min
Rating: 52
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Wesley Snipes

2002

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Mixed or average reviews based on 28 Critics

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BLADE 2: BLOODHUNT

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Movie Details & Credits

New Line Cinema | Release Date: March 22, 2002

Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Wesley Snipes

Summary: Wesley Snipes returns as Blade, the Marvel Comics half-human, half-vampire character he vividly brought to life in the 1998 hit film of the same name. (New Line Cinema)

Director: Guillermo del Toro

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Thriller, Fantasy

Rating: R

Runtime: 117 min

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61	#61 Most Discussed Movie of 2002
55	#55 Most Shared Movie of 2002

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Washington Post - Desson Thomson

To appreciate the movie, you have to be okay with vampire violence. I don't mean subtle little nips at the neck and, ooooh, it's directed by Werner Herzog. Read full review

Washington Post - Stephen Hunter

Ghastly yet wonderful at the same time. Read full review

Film Threat - Michael Dequina

The drawing card for Blade II is -- the promise of a blood-soaked action/horror thrill ride, and Snipes and Del Toro get the down-and-dirty job done with style. Read full review

Variety - Joe Leydon

May be too grisly to extend its appeal beyond its fan base. Read full review

Salon - Laura Miller

Suffers from way too many fight scenes that last way too long and look way too computer-generated. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine - Maitland McDonagh

The sequences are handsomely designed, but frankly, you might as well be watching someone play a video game. Read full review

San Francisco Chronicle - Mick LaSalle

Duller than first version. Read full review

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TylerDurden900

Jul 16, 2014

Blade 2 is just as good as Blade 1. The action is great and plentiful as in the first movie. However this time,
the style of the action scenes is different because the director is different. The director of Hellboy directed
Blade 2 and he turned the movie into an action masterpiece. He wasBlade 2 is just as good as Blade 1. The action is great and plentiful as in the first movie. However this time,
the style of the action scenes is different because the director is different. The director of Hellboy directed
Blade 2 and he turned the movie into an action masterpiece. He was a great choice to direct the sequel,
I would've chose him in a second.… Expand

25 of 27 users found this helpful252

Castiel_Angel

Sep 22, 2016

Blade 2 is just as great as blade 1. It has great action and a great soundtrack just like the first one did. However this one did have a much greater and harder to defeat main antagonist which made it even more interesting.

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

TahjW.

Jan 25, 2006

This offers without a doubt one of the greatest cinematic action experiences of all time. Wesley Snipes IS Blade and Del Toro's vision is brilliant.

1 of 1 users found this helpful

Bugger217

Sep 3, 2017

The original Blade had an interesting core idea that it didn't do much with. Truth be told, Blade II doesn't do much more with that idea, but what it does do, is crank up the action to absurd levels, which makes it a massively enjoyable experience. Guillermo del Toro brings some fascinatingThe original Blade had an interesting core idea that it didn't do much with. Truth be told, Blade II doesn't do much more with that idea, but what it does do, is crank up the action to absurd levels, which makes it a massively enjoyable experience. Guillermo del Toro brings some fascinating new folds into the vampire genre here, much like he did with his directorial debut, Cronos. This time, of course, with more of an emphasis on thrills. Recommended for fans of vampires, action, and del Toro.… Expand

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

grandpajoe6191

Sep 27, 2011

What I like about Guillermo Del Toro is that every movie he makes has beautifully gruesome visuals that overrides all the cons of the movie. "Blade 2" is a good example im talking about.

4 of 7 users found this helpful43

spacebear1

Dec 8, 2017

Guillermo Del Toro's Blade II is a sequel that proves to be even better than the first film. Wesley Snipes once again proves to be the perfect choice for Blade while the villain, Jared Nomak, is terrifying. In the end, this is another brainless but extremely fun superhero film.

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marcmyworks

Dec 2, 2013

Critics have often noted Blade 2 as the superior film in the franchise, I disagree. The amount of poorly done computer effects, overflow of characters and script make this film a lot to be desired.

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