The Gist: A genetic mutation is responsible for the rise of the Reaper, a vampire stronger than normal and with an insatiable thirst for blood. The Reaper attacks both humans and vampires and his victims turn into reapers themselves, thereby quickly multiplying. Blade is summoned by the Vampire Council to help their elite team of fighters contain the new threat, which risks to completely wipe out both vampires and humans.
Proving his mettle, director Guillermo del Toro is able to mold a Blade story that actually improves upon its predecessor.
The production values are much greater and the product feels overall better put together. By now Snipes has become Blade and identifies with the character very well.
The Bottom Line: While you don’t really need to see Blade in order to understand the goings on of Blade II, the main characters are introduced in the former, so I’d watch them in order. This sequel is an ever so slight improvement though, so unless you despise Blade you will enjoy Blade II.
Grade: 6
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