Release Date: 8/30/2002 Original Release: 2002 Format: DVD Widescreen Length: 117 minutes Rating:R (MPAA) Rating Reason: strong pervasive violence, language, and some drug use and sexual content UPC: 794043555428 Studio: Warner Home Video
In Guillermo del Toro's BLADE II, Wesley Snipes reprises his role as the part-human, part-vampire superhero based on the comic book character. Following a trail of blood that leads to Prague, Blade (aka the Daywalker) slays a legion of bloodsuckers in the search for his abducted mentor, Whistler (Kris Kristofferson). Soon Blade reluctantly joins forces with a band of skilled vampiric warriors called the Bloodpack to hunt down an even deadlier enemy--the monstrous Reapers, who prey on vampires and humans alike, infecting them with an incurable virus. In addition to battling these relentless new foes, Blade must deal with situations brought about by the Bloodpack's tenuous alliance --in particular, his attraction to the lovely Nyssa (Leonor Varela) and his rivalry with the brutish Reinhardt (Ron Perlman).
A hyperkinetic motion picture, BLADE II literally explodes onto the screen with hi-tech weaponry and stunning special effects. The fight sequences, choreographed by Hong Kong superstar Donnie Yen (who plays Bloodpack member Snowman), are remarkably hard-hitting and elaborate. The film also improves on the entertaining original by adding a darker, more visceral tone that's fleshed out by del Toro's stylish and brilliantly grotesque visuals. Both frightening and thrilling, BLADE II is sure to astound both horror and action fans alike.
DVD Features
2-Disc Set Region 1 Single Side - Dual Layer Letterbox - 1.85 Disc 1: Audio: Dolby Digital EX 5.1 - English DTS ES Surround 6.1 - English Stereo Surround - English Additional Release Material: Isolated Score Audio Commentary: 1. Guillermo del Toro - Director, Peter Frankfurt - Producer 2. David Goyer - Screenwriter, Wesley Snipes - Star Interactive Features: Interactive Menus: Animated Menus Feature: 1. Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 Disc 2: Additional Release Material: Deleted Scenes Music Video: "Child of the Wild West" by Cypress Hill and Roni Size Featurette: 1. A PACT OF BLOOD (Interactive) 2. Sequence Breakdowns Trailers: 1. Original Theatrical Trailer 2. Theatrical Teaser Interactive Features: Video Game: 1. BLADE 2 SURVIVIAL GUIDE Text/Photo Galleries: Art Gallery Director's Notes Storyboards DVD-ROM Features: Weblinks Hot Spot Script-to-Screen Comparison
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