B

Blade - 65 Story: 21 - Very intriguing story for a vampire movie. A few twists in the plot that makes you guess a little bit. But not terribly long. Acting: 19 - Kristofferson is very well cast, Snipes is convincing but some of the rest of the cast are fairly flimsy. It doesn't hurt the movie much, but it detracts from this category. Creators: 20 - Fabulous action sequences, great effects, very wonderfully dark set designs. Impact: 8 - A few minor glitches in the effects leaves you not believing some of the stuff is real. But a very entertaining movie despite the excessive blood. Modifiers: - 3 - This was supposed to be a horror movie, that label doesn't fit it. The only thing horror about this movie was the amount of blood and guts. Gee, tone it down! Blow - 68   Story: 20 -  Decent story but it is nothing that hasn't been done before. Living high on drug money only to get busted in the end Acting: 28 -  Johnny Depp is always engaging in any character he tries to take on. A couple flimsy characters in the drug cartel, but overall a very good supporting cast. Creators: 15 -  Many things we have seen before in other drug movies. Nothing new to keep the viewer engaged. Not bad, just seems like a rehash. Also one bone to pick with the theme (see Modifiers). Impact: 7 -  The movie drove a message home that money isn't everything. But the viewer is left wondering if the ride is worth it...which in my opinion, is a bad thing. Modifiers: - 2 -  The modifiers almost cancel each other out. I was really impressed with the makeup jobs done on the characters. Ray Liotta genuinely looked old(Although his wife looked like she didnt age at all). Johnny Depp was also aged nicely. The detraction in my mind is how the movie tried to make you feel like Jung got a bad rap; to feel sorry for him. He broke the law and should pay. We don't need a movie to tell us that he should be an exception. © 2001 c. All rights reserved.   Castle Entrance