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BLADE (1998) IS TOTALLY BADA**!! MOVIE REACTION!! Wesley Snipes | Marvel | First Time Watching

2025-10-17 Entertainment
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Reaction and Deep Dive into Wesley Snipes' 1998 Cult Classic, Blade

Discover why the 1998 Blade film was a groundbreaking superhero entry and analyze its lasting influence on action-horror filmmaking through an in-depth reaction from Aaron and Tara.

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  • Confirm Wesley Snipes delivers an iconic performance demonstrating high proficiency in martial arts.
  • Highlight the film’s pioneering role in establishing the action-horror subgenre alongside films like Underworld.
  • Note strong initial reactions to the atmosphere, visuals, and character introductions, particularly the opening sequence.
  • Discuss thematic interpretations, including potential strong subtextual allegory regarding race and purity.

Aaron and Tara react to and review the 1998 Marvel classic Blade, analyzing its stylish action, horror atmosphere, and foundational impact on modern comic book cinema. This discussion covers key moments, performances, and audience takeaways regarding the Daywalker mythos, especially considering the upcoming Mahershala Ali version.

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THERE'S ONLY EVER GONNA BE ONE BLADE!! Blade Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: https://www.acorns.com/rejects - Grab The New TARAfier Tee & Halloween Sweater: https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With Wesley Snipes appearing in Deadpool & Wolverine and Marvel struggling to bring Mahershala Ali's Blade to the big screen, Aaron & Tara REUNITE to give their Blade Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review! Before the MCU, Marvel brought one of its darkest heroes to life in Blade (1998), a groundbreaking horror-action hybrid that paved the way for modern superhero films. Directed by Stephen Norrington (The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) and written by David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight, Man of Steel), Blade follows the half-human, half-vampire “Daywalker” Blade (Wesley Snipes – Demolition Man, White Men Can’t Jump) as he wages a one-man war against the vampire underworld. Alongside his grizzled mentor Abraham Whistler (Kris Kristofferson – A Star Is Born, Lone Star), Blade takes on the ruthless and charismatic Deacon Frost (Stephen Dorff – True Detective, Somewhere), who seeks to unleash La Magra, the Blood God, in one of the most memorable finales in comic book cinema. Iconic moments include the legendary opening blood rave club scene, Blade’s unforgettable line “Some motherf***ers are always trying to ice skate uphill,” and the explosive showdown that cemented the character as a cult icon. Also starring N’Bushe Wright (Fresh, Dead Presidents) as Dr. Karen Jenson, Donal Logue (Sons of Anarchy, Gotham) as Quinn, and Udo Kier (Suspiria, Flesh for Frankenstein) as Dragonetti. Aaron Alexander & Tara Erickson react to, review, and break down the stylish action, martial arts sequences, horror atmosphere, and Blade’s lasting influence on Marvel and the superhero genre. #Blade #WesleySnipes #MarvelMovies #Daywalker #BladeReaction #BladeReview #VampireMovies #TaraErickson #AaronAlexander #MarvelComics #Halloween #DeadpoolAndWolverine #MCU #MahershalaAli #React #ReactTo #Reaction #Movie #Movies Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/WGr3viJJJK0 IT (2017) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/7c2uCYk4eUE Terrifier (2016) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/sRz1DQdn3B4 The Black Phone (2021) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/pHz_6ysE_BY Blade (1998) John & Roxy's Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/qcTszhs2SfM Follow Aaron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow *Tara Erickson* on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson 0:00 Checking In! 1:24 Blade Reaction 30:56 ACORNS 32:25 Blade Movie Reaction 54:04 Blade Review Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDe Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

Top Comments (10)

@thedarkknight2221 2025-10-17

Blade walked (and cut vampires to pieces) so the X-Men and the MCU could run.

412 3 replies
@AISHAKENYA_CU 2025-10-17

“Some MF still tryin to ice skate uphill” Has to be one of the coldest lines in the past 40yrs

295 28 replies
@keefriff99 2025-10-17

Wesley Snipes playing Blade in 1998 was pure perfection. He looked incredible…his physique and skin were flawless, great haircut, great costuming, perfect shades. Absolutely prime Snipes kicking all sorts of ass.

284 8 replies
@nicktechnubyte1184 2025-10-17

The movie that broke the marvel super hero movie curse And gave us marvel movies worth watching

221 22 replies
@rmhartman 2025-10-17

Snipes doesn't get enough credit for his martial arts chops, especially his blazing speed.

197 1 replies
@drodge72 2025-10-17

I guess its little known that Wesley is a martial arts expert. Thats why these stunts and fight scenes look so good

147 7 replies
@abdielbenisrael8906 2025-10-17

The Blade films are there own unique thing because the way Wesley Snipes portrayed the character is in their own caregories as far as vampire films go

112 4 replies
@shanecampbell7423 2025-10-17

"Catch you fuckers at a bad time?" RIP Kris Kristofferson. Absolute legend of a performer, and an even better human being.

106 1 replies
@LastSamurai4U 2025-10-17

Fun fact the little girl Frost was holding captive was Brenda Song

96 8 replies
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