Today’s quick review: Blade: Trinity. To take down the vampire hunter Blade (Wesley Snipes) and usher in a new era of vampire rule, Danica Talos (Parker Posey) locates Dracula (Dominic Purcell), the original vampire, and revives him from his centuries-long slumber. Blade, a loner by nature, must team up with Abigail Whistler (Jessica Biel) and Hannibal King (Ryan Reynolds), a pair of young vampire hunters, to confront the new threat.
Blade: Trinity is an action horror movie and the final movie in the Blade trilogy. Wesley Snipes returns as Blade, a half-vampire who uses his superhuman powers to hunt vampires. Jessica Biel joins the hunt as the stoic hunter Abigail, while Ryan Reynolds plays her wisecracking partner Hannibal. Blade: Trinity delivers just what the series is known for: pure, fast-paced action wrapped up in a slick package.
However, Blade: Trinity falls short of its predecessors. It lacks the full story of the first film, as well as the crisp action and striking cinematography of the second. The movie misses a great opportunity with Dracula, who possesses neither the menace nor the grandeur that the King of Vampires deserves. The story also lets several emotional moments slip by without much impact, sacrificing drama without gaining anything in return.
Much like the other two movies, Blade: Trinity makes for a fun popcorn watch for fans of supernatural action. Three strong leads and lots of action are enough to carry the film, but a weak villain and a mediocre story speak to the movie’s missed potential. Skip it if you’re looking for an action movie with more substance. For action horror in a similar mold, try the Underworld series. For more Ryan Reynolds action comedy, check out Deadpool.
5.9 out of 10 on IMDB. I give it a 6.5 to 7.0 for strong action held back by weaknesses in story and character.