"we got...no mask, no cape, no tights,none of that, you know, straight up...MAAAN!!!" 🤣🤣🤣

@IStevenSeagal

2 ай бұрын

In hindsight that wasnt so good for Luke Cage, look how he's being treated ever since he went bald and started dressing in normal street clothes, he's just "some geto black guy" to modern writers, lowballed is not enough to describe it. Back in the days when Luke was wearing the yellow or black, he was whooping everybody despite he's supposed to be weaker to his modern version. And look how much respect Panther, Blue Marvel and Blade get treated. Gimmicky clothes are very important and this version of Blade wasnt "street looking", he was still wearing a gimmicky super uniform.

@user-je1ej9uj5v

2 ай бұрын

Yeah! That's a maaan right there!! I love Blade!

@amjnyc79

2 ай бұрын

This film get two snaps 🫰up.

@Bugplanet8840

Ай бұрын

This isn’t Man. Where is Jonkler and Bin?

@SarAbraxas969

Ай бұрын

@@amjnyc79 LOL

The movie that built the MCU.

@NadeemShekh-uy9zn

9 ай бұрын

Not really blade was a good movie but it wasn't the biggest box office hit Spider-Man really changed everything and built the foundation for the mcu

@stsolomon618

9 ай бұрын

@NadeemShekh-uy9zn Before Blade, Marvel films were not doing well. Howard The Duck did not do well in theaters. When Blade became a success, Xmen soon came out which was in 2000, and then Spiderman in 2002. Blade really made impact.

@Mohagnito94

9 ай бұрын

​@@NadeemShekh-uy9znit's blade

@steffyranger

9 ай бұрын

This movie and the MCU shouldn't be in the same sentence. Blade 1 is better than ANY MCU movie that was ever made! I saw this movie when it debuted in theaters back in 1998 as a kid. I was 8 years old! This movie was and still is EVERYTHING!

@corimyers4985

9 ай бұрын

Feige, Couglar and a few of the comic writers already said, out if their own mouths in an interview, done during after Black Panther (the first one) was released that Blade kicked things off, and they owed Dr. Snipes a huge debt of gratitude, for his vision. He originally wanted to do Black Panther, Marvel said no and gave him Blade. I know some fan boys out there just refuse to accept this, but they have literally said it. Can’t refute what the creators said, no matter how much you want it to not be true. The MCU is the house that Blade built. Go search it up.

Noone will ever replace Wesley Snipes as Blade!

@jonathanthurston4673

5 ай бұрын

He is The Blade 😊

@blackjam2683

2 ай бұрын

That's unfair to say, Let Blade stay alive and be acted by anyone that is worthy to take the role, but!...But! don't ever race swap this character.

@jaqua7732

2 ай бұрын

EVER!

@chumbucket6184

2 ай бұрын

​@@blackjam2683we need ryan gosling as blade

@JnEricsonx

2 ай бұрын

Michael Jai White did a damn good job voicing him in Midnight Suns.

This movie has aged very well

@HittokiriBattousai17

2 ай бұрын

'cause it's dope as hell

@RXNRMDN

2 ай бұрын

Only the final boss CGI doesn’t hold up. But not enough to detract from the movie’s greatness.

@reefferhemp9774

2 ай бұрын

Very well, still great 👍

@DaveandhisDeathbeanie

2 ай бұрын

It feels very art driven.

@Hinokami777

2 ай бұрын

@@RXNRMDNblade 2 boss fight is better

No one could ever play Blade as perfectly and as badass as Wesley Snipes😎🔥

@user-st9ei1bq1n

Ай бұрын

Mahershala ali is a perfect replacement

@1phresh

Ай бұрын

@@user-st9ei1bq1nno sir

@steelville

27 күн бұрын

@@user-st9ei1bq1nexactly the words that came to mind.

@AmericanBloodWolf

9 күн бұрын

@@user-st9ei1bq1n No

This film revolutionized comicbook movies that we have today

@IStevenSeagal

2 ай бұрын

There's only 3 trend setting superhero films. Superman 78 brought superheroes to the mainsteam hollywood. Blade 98 made superhero films less cornie and more dark/serious. And Avengers 2012 made superhero fims the number one film genre.

@Michael-jx6cw

Ай бұрын

@@IStevenSeagal Spawn and Blade came out around the same time. Tbf I guess Spawn isn't seen as a hero.

@IStevenSeagal

Ай бұрын

@@Michael-jx6cw Spawn and Steele were cornie. I didn't forget about them, neither about Darkman, Mortal Kombat, Crow or The Mask and everything in between, they all have that outdated 90's corniness. Like the guy said, Blade revolutionized superhero films and made them more gritty, crime, thriller and serious without the zaniness and wackiness and helped give birth to the more gritty 2000's superhero films like the Matrix, Unbreakable, Daredevil, X-Men 2, Punisher, Batman Begins etc.

@AmericanBloodWolf

9 күн бұрын

@@Michael-jx6cw He's Anti-hero

Wesley Snipes’s take was memorable and fully formed that it fundamentally changed and shaped the character, much like Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man did with the character 10 years later.

@Renegade2786

2 ай бұрын

It is a pity that Iron Man tried to kill Blade in the hospital, but thank god for Agent Kay aka Chester Phillips to save the day. *reference to US Marshalls ~ a sequel to the The Fugitive*

@ChaChaDubs

2 ай бұрын

@@Renegade2786I’m glad I’m not the only one that remembers that movie. Great film tbh. RDJ playing a villain is something I could stand to see more of.

@ytuser_3122

Ай бұрын

@@Renegade2786Oh my god 😂 I’m not a fan of when people see actors in a scene thinking “It’s Superman and Captain America” but that was kinda funny

@ytuser_3122

Ай бұрын

@@ChaChaDubsespecially in Oppenheimer

"Straight up MAN" Something that media could use more of. Wesley Snipes is a total gangster, and I wish his outstandingly badass portrayal of Blade received more love. It is impossible to imagine anyone else doing the role with the same sublime mixture of suave and coolness without coming off as a total try-hard. Maybe they will pull it off, but considering his outstanding performance was so exceptionally goddamn good, that it redefined this Character, my hopes for a suitable replacement are rather low.

Blade was a freakin CLASSIC!!!Sooo good and TOTAL badass!🖤👏🏻👏🏻

A franchise that will never die. Wesley snipes was made for this role. Shame he couldn't carry it on so they could do a crossover and stop twilight from happening 😂

@HorrorEdits

4 ай бұрын

man I like to think they were both classics. Sparkling vampire? instant chick flick hit.

@andthewallscametumblingdow2451

3 ай бұрын

We lost, Blade. And you weren't there.

@chumbucket6184

2 ай бұрын

Wesley Snipes was made to be the one man the IRS can't get

@GDotLevitate

2 ай бұрын

@@chumbucket6184 they did get him

@chumbucket6184

2 ай бұрын

@@GDotLevitate nope, he servee like 10 years of jail and is now free amd the IRS has not seen a singular penny from him. They have even tried negotiating with him and have reduced his debt twoce i think and is now at 25% of what it originally was. What i really meant to say is that his mission in life and singular purpose is to not pay a dime in tax returns to the IRS. Cuz usually it is impossible to get away from them without paying them the money they want to steal from you, that's what i meant by geting him.

And this right here is where I think they were "frustrated" with Snipes while working on the film his input on this franchise changed the outlook on Blade completely he made a character that was cool into a badass and his influence is still present today

@mister54336.

2 ай бұрын

Where is it

@Perculator77

2 ай бұрын

The frustration from my understanding of it all did not come until the third movie I’ve heard nothing but good things about him or the dynamics between him and others on the first two films

@Leon.siibird

2 ай бұрын

​@Perculator77 Correct, Marvel wanted nothing to do with Blade in the beginning. You can see their crappy input all in the 3rd movie, and Wesley wanted nothing to do with it. They didn't see eye to eye and were trying to push him out.

@ssppeeaarr

2 ай бұрын

it was the third movie and the assclowns who directed it. they wanted to focus more on the side charas played by reynolds n jessica. also i think the script was diff and it changed alot during filming. so thats why the third movie feels... off compared the first two. dont blame snipes for getting upset and not getting along with anyone. they ruined the franchise.

@RogerDominguez-de4hj

Ай бұрын

I heard that the directors and producers did have trouble with him on set. But I'm glad Wesley stood his ground.👍

He deserve to comeback in the MCU

@melijahcopeland4101

2 ай бұрын

Nope. They would ruin it. Appreciate it for the time it was in.

@Mextlatec

2 ай бұрын

He needs to be in Deadpool and Wolverine

@69metersbelow25

2 ай бұрын

Nah if it was like in the early 2010s yea but nowadays no

@youarelife3437

2 ай бұрын

MCU is so shit now. Blade was in another era and that was a legendary era for movies. Sadly now, that time has gone.

@ElAssoWipe-o

2 ай бұрын

He almost did come back but didn't like the direction so Disney went with the current actor. And looking at how much of a trash fire the development of the latest film, Wesley was right!

Wesley Snipe is a great actor

@GodsObedientChild-Deuteron6262

9 ай бұрын

Agreed! I also love him in "To Wung Foo, Thanks For Everything!"😂

@stellahudson6140

9 ай бұрын

Snipe is such a great actor that there isn’t a Blade without Wesley he is Blade clearly this role was definitely made for him he made it his role many talents is so great in their portrayal that they lay claim on a role that no one can no matter how well they play they can never out play it as true played like Halle B in catwoman Julie Newman was supremely played but Halle the walk took it it was brilliant she only be catwoman and S Jackson is Shaft but Roundtree was shaft made it his role that was his role just to old to. Reclaim it but claim it now it’s both are so right for the role so great comeback Snipe cause i missed Blade always looking for return always searching for return make our day come back Snipes u made my day truly

I remember going to see this movie on Christmas when i was like 12. It was huge! The theater had just been built and we felt all grown up paying for our own tickets!❤

This interview makes the betrayal of the studio opening his eyes with CGI hit harder

25 years later still a great film #blade

I still remember renting the VHS not knowing anything about the character. Turned out to be a great movie which in my opinion still holds up. Blade 2 is awesome as well and Blade Trinity has it's moments.

@zachwalton3544

2 ай бұрын

Same! I read comics as a kid but I would get them randomly I didn’t know about comic book stores nor did my parents ever take me unfortunately. So I really only knew about Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Wolverine and the x-men.. and that’s pretty much it. I was in the 4th grade when this came to dvd and vhs and computers had just started being able to play DVDs. My family didn’t let me get or watch rated R movies but i snuck it in with other stuff during check out while visiting Bestbuy with my grandmother and she didn’t pay attention close enough. I knew nothing of the character but she let me buy a couple dvds to watch on her new computer. I watched that movie and was mesmerized! I would watch it all the time. One time she walked in while I was watching it during a violent scene and she freaked out, “what is this? Where did you get that!?” I said “you bought it for me, granny!” She of course said “I would never buy you something like this.” She took it out of the computer and broke the disc and threw it away… I fortunately found the same DVD with the same OG retro dvd case in a bargain bin at Walmart a couple years ago and it’s like it never left lol anyone else miss the Miramax music before epic films!?

Wesley your a legend and Blade the masterpiece.The mcu don't make them like that no more

The BLADE series is one of my TOP (5) FAVORITE movies 🎥 of all time & Wesley Snipes is OUTSTANDING in all of them!!!!

Blade 1 was outstanding, Blade 2 was nothing short of incredible, while Blade 3 was "meh". I wholeheartedly concur with the sentiment that Wesley Snipes' portrayal transformed Blade into an iconic character, much like Robert Downey Jr. did for Iron Man.

@michaelgiaquinto3092

9 ай бұрын

I hate that blade Trinity was not received well I loved it. I didn’t see a hitch with the storyline or the action I could watch all three in succession, one after another and have it not skip a beat.

@abbysands9510

9 ай бұрын

@@michaelgiaquinto3092 While the overall storyline had its merits, there were some notable issues at least for me. One key factor contributing to this lukewarm response was the excessive number of characters sharing screen time, which detracted from the central focus on Blade and his mentor. With the introduction of Jessica Biel, Ryan Reynolds in the ensemble and a entire team, the spotlight was spread thin, leaving Blade and Kris with insufficient on-screen presence. This led to a noteworthy situation where Wesley and Kris, who had developed a genuine friendship during production, publicly expressed their dissatisfaction with the film's direction due to the lack of attention their characters received. Wesley, in particular, voiced his concern about the disproportionate screen time given to Ryan Reynolds, ultimately sparking a feud between the actors. Their dispute became so contentious that they refused to communicate directly and instead resorted to passing messages through the director. It wasn't until a disagreement arose between Blade and the director that all communication ceased. Wesley boldly asserted his self-sufficiency, and the director reciprocated the sentiment, resulting in a complete cessation of communication between the two. This is the reason Ryan Reynolds doesn't want to do a Blade 4 and from I have seen of Ryan he gets on with everybody. Apart from Blade and his mentor not having enough screen time another issue I had a problem with was Kris's character's decision to keep his daughter a secret from Blade, which seemed stupid given their father-son-like bond. Especially considering that the daughter was actively raised in the same life Blade led, with occasional assistance from Kris, it raised questions about the rationale behind concealing her existence from Blade. It is one thing to keep her a secret if she was living a normal life (although I don't agree with that because Blade should be told) but it is another to raise in the life and not tell Blade.

@joshhelton2007

8 ай бұрын

@@michaelgiaquinto3092 It and the Matrix are the greatest trilogies ever. I think a lot of people give the final movie in a series more criticism than it truly deserves because there's never going to be an ending that satisfies everyone. When I first watched The Matrix Revolutions, I was disappointed by the ending. Over the years I've grown to realize that the ending made sense and was way better than I gave it credit for. Ending a movie franchise is hard. Nobody wants to see it end at all, but when they know it has to they want to see it end in a very specific way, and the specific way each individual wants it doesn't always happen, and may not even be possible

@wizeguy26

2 ай бұрын

@@michaelgiaquinto3092 its because they sidelined blade for the other characters and then turned it into a deadpool pilot by Goyer and that jerk Reynolds.

@IStevenSeagal

2 ай бұрын

Im sorry but I dont see RDJ and Hugh Jackman as Iron Man and Wolverine. Never did. Wolverine is a stubby little hairy guy with a cool voice. Tony Stark is a cool suave guy with a mustache, Johnny Depp would've been perfect as Stark.

First Marvel Movie 👏👏👏....and it was 🔥

Blade was STONE cold man

Words can't describe how amazing this movie still is to this day!

What I love most about his approach to Blade, is it wasn't about himself. It wasn't about waxing on about relativistic garbage, or shoehorning in trite, divisive politics into it. He respected the Hell out of this Character, and poured his heart and soul into portraying Blade as, well, what he should be. Efficient, manly, cool, slick, funky at times, but above all, a lethal hunter of the wicked. None of this was about him, or a "message", it was about bringing Blade to life on the big screen. All the love and respect for this badass.

Hearing his take on it and understanding his level of involvement in making the classic character what it was is incredible. This interview lets me know that blade wouldn’t have been the same had anyone else played him but Wesley Snipes!

One of the Greatest Actors of our time. Blade is an OG

“With extreme prejudice.” I like that.

Can’t imagine anyone topping his performance as Blade. Miss Wesley snipes. Seems like a cool guy in real life. I feel like he still could play an older blade. Since blade is half human after all, he ages like humans so we could see an older blade. That would be dope

@Daniel_Fritz

7 ай бұрын

Like Batman Beyond but for Blade.

@doctorslayer2106

2 ай бұрын

If RDJ is Tony Stark Then Wesley truly was tailored made for the Role of BLADE.

My favorite movie from childhood and still day

@nathalieduverna6963

2 ай бұрын

Will watch all the movies

I literally just rewatched all 3 movies. I'd love to see a number 4 with Wesley Snipes and bring back the Dr. She was never even mentioned after the first movie, which really disappointed me . Would love to see them back together ❤️

@ssppeeaarr

2 ай бұрын

lol fr. seem like she was gonna be his sidekick but then norman redus came along... wack. but i still liked it blade 2 tho. lol.

@colettemma

2 ай бұрын

@ssppeeaarr Yeah, don't know what they were thinking leaving her out. I love Norman Redus now, but at the time I remember thinking wtf, where is she? She would have added so much that 2 and 3 were missing.

Before CGI was so all over movies BLADE set a trend in comic horror that never has been replicated since. Wesley killed this role and we been watching it ever since Aug 1998.

Blade arguably is one of the best ( if not the best) Marvel movie.

Lol, I love the way Wesley Snipes says that Blade not wearing his glasses would draw attention to him because of his eyes, but a guy wearing black leather, armour, metal weapons and with a sword sticking out of the top of his coat doesn't draw any attention lol.

@steffyranger

9 ай бұрын

He was referring to being recognized by other vampires if they saw his eyes.

I wish Snipes' Blade was introduced in the MCU somehow.

Wesley Snipes set the benchmark for the BLADE character. I was set for another Blade movie, never got old. Thank you Mr. Snipes!

Wesley Snipes oozes style when he fights. I love him.

One of my fave movies, Wesley Snipes can't be replaced he was and is Blade, this film was the 1st Marvel film that got that 10/10 easily.

One of the best superhero films of all time! Wesley Snipes alone made this film Iconic! The Club scene is super badass and his entrance was cool af! Blade 2 is a good follow up, hugely underrated sequel! Trinity on the other hand... Is... Well, it's... Let's just say.. Spectacular!

The best Blade ever

Snipes impact on blade is so iconic even his comic book reflects his look ud think they were using his face. Kinda like how sam jacksons popularity changed his look in the comics to resemble the actor

To smooth cool with that coat and moves too cool no one does it better than Westly

Approximately at the 2:40 mark, a young girl around twelve who displayed remarkable combat skills, delivering swift and flexible kicks that significantly contributed to Blade's capture. It would have been great if you could have included a clip showcasing her performance in this scene

@cainabel2009

9 ай бұрын

Her name is Eboni Adams and she is the Taekwondo girl, the girl with the incredible kicks that kick Blade through the glass lol.

Wesley Snipe is a great guy

Blade 1 is just incredible....2 was nice as well.

ET, BLADE Is And Always Will Be The Most Outstanding And Seriously Spectacular Vampire Movie Ever Made!!! .. Loved This Video By The Way! .... BRAVO!! ... CC ❤❤❤

blade is still BY FAR the best comic book movie ever.

@Kdotkon

2 ай бұрын

It’s definitely my favorite movie of all time

@Mickparrysstepdad

Ай бұрын

I think you're probably right. I can't think of any comic book hero that beats blade.

@AmericanBloodWolf

9 күн бұрын

@@Mickparrysstepdad Not think, they're right

The fact that Wesley Snipes didn't workshop his voice and just went with whatever sounded right at that exact moment makes the film even better.

Wesley Snipes my favorite comic book superhero actor. Bring him back as a mentor for the new Blade movie 🙏

Blade is a incredible film, a all time favorite

One of my favorite superhero movies of all-time, especially the first one.

legendary role and performance by Snipes

I wish Wesley could reprise this role! He was epic!

One of the best comic book character adaptation and to movie ever. Blade 1

Dude I don't care Wesley Snipes is blade so badass.

He was my first superhero and will always be 🖤

Blade had swagger and style . Snipes really brought the character to life on the big screen.

One of my top 10 action movies all time.

Wesley is the best!!!

Best to ever do it! ❤ now in 2024 I still go back and watch all 3 Blade movies. Wesley IS Blade! No one can ever replace him. Please dont mess this up for us BLADE Fans

People need to understand how incredible was to watch this movie for the first time in the cinema when it came out.

@chrisdee1583

2 ай бұрын

Opening scene is phenomenal!

snipes made blade (the character) relevant and made changes to the character that's still being replicated to this today all that snipes introduced. snipes is blade bring him back

blade had the freshest fucking cut of all the marvel heroes to this date and then the tattoos in the hairline ABSOLUTE FIRE

Blade is what the MCU should have been, full on savage, this new blade coming out better live up to this title.

You're an iconic role maker marvel dizzyknee wouldnt be had they not copied your style.

And he did a legendary job at it! Nothing can compare. Best Marvel movie & character portrayal of all time! They should’ve seen this coming & kept at it.

The OG Blade That Will Never Be Duplicated

Wesley Snipes was totally awesome in Blade! I love the beginning scene in the dance club...that Confusion remix is epic...so hypnotizing!

The final sword confrontation with Deacon Frost is cinematic legend! They just kept moving faster and faster. It was awesome to behold.

I was just rewatching this last week, absolute classic!!!

Blade was the first movie that got comic book movies right no exceptions. No Blade no Marvel.

One of the Best "Comic Book" movies ever!

The best intro of all time. This is what our comic book movies on the map. It’s a shame that it does not get the credit it deserves

🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤built the present-day MCU. He was standing on business back then!

If there was ever a perfect casting for a comic book character it's this.

Bring blade back, the fans will love it.❤

Such an underrated character, still can't believe Sticky Fingaz was cast as the sitcom blade 😂😂😂😂😂

The ONE and ONLY Blade. Forever!

we need wesley back in a blade movie

Still one of my favorite movies, never get tired of watching it

Bring this man back as blade

forever the best marvel movie🔥🔥

Mann they couldn't pick a better brotha or person too play Blade hands down Wesley Snipes was and is still the best man for the roll of Blade idc and idgaf who agrees or who don't agrees with me💯 ya know what I'm talking about💯.

Wesley Snipes is Blade as Brandon Lee is Eric Draven. FACTSSSSSSSS

@byronspears9395

2 ай бұрын

🫵🏾💯👍🏾

Wesley, as a person who has drawn both tremendous inspiration and influence from your portrayal of Blade, you're damn right we appreciate it!

His jacket is his cape, his glass is his mask badass💪💯

The only Blade I recognize is Wesley Snipes period ‼️ Respect to the other guys but Wesley really embodied Blade and brought the character to life.

I just watched all three of them again they are all good movies..i hear he is coming back for a fourth one i hope so fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🎉🎉🎉🎉

Wesley didn’t play Blade he IS Blade now and forever till the end of time

This movie showed Hollywood that a serious super hero movie COULD be profitable. The tone and feel from the first 10 minutes was Badass and I even bought the soundtrack. I know it won't happen, but if Wesley did another one, I'd be pretty happy!

He will always be blade to me

I watch Blade at least once a quarter. There is no marvel property movie that I have watched more times than Blade. It is so well done and it has aged IMPECCABLY

One of my favorite action actors, Was a big bummer when he wasn't able to star in more movies due to him being locked up. What could've been...glad he's back tho.

Wesley snipes is the Goat even as Blade

I will forever love this movie. Saw it the opening weekend with a few friends, and we were so hyped walking out of it. The theater was packed too, which was rare for a comic book movie back then.

Wesley Snipes is to Blade what Jack Nicholson is to the Joker

@Lemuel928

2 ай бұрын

Accuracy is accurate.

Just like Robert is Perfect Tony Stark, Wesley Snipes is Perfect Blade. He fits so well

Blade ❤

He absolutely killed it as Blade! An iconic performance. I still remember seeing this film in summer of ‘98 and being absolutely blown away by that kickass opening nightclub sequence. What a performance and what a movie! They don’t make ‘em like this anymore!

Say what you want but Wesley is undeniable one of the best actors period. His performance in Blade, new jack city, to wong foo, etc. are iconic.

Still on off my favorite movies and action actor.