What Do You Buffy Types Think About Blade?
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UPDATED: Thursday, August 10, 2006 04:30
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Blade was great, all three of them
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Has anyone seen Queen of the Damned?
It should never have been made. Queen of the Damned was the worst book in the series and they skipped one of the best, The Vampire Lestat. Plus, Townsend was a poor replacement as Lestat.
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Originally posted by Misstressahara:
So does anyone know who the actor is playing Blade on the series?
He's not an actor, he's a rapper... and he is doing a terrible job with his lines and his on screen presence...
It's truly a shame because I am loving the story line so far and I'll probably continue to see what that Big Bad is ultimately going to do. I love the fact that the crooked cop from the first episode keeps popping up. The Lady Cop is great and the story arc that is building with her could be really great... they should do a second season and just focus on everybody other than Blade... which is almost what they're doing anyways.
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I liked the first movie.... Im not a big fan of the series though, not the best actors in the world. But the vampire dust drug thing is cool.
Constance
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Alright, in order that they are presented in your post, and only the ones I have seen\intend to see:
Blade series: Liked the first one a lot, Blade is awesome and really, really kicks ass. The second and thrid ones I liked but not as much.
Underworld: I like them quite a bit, but they do have flaws (which are overridden by Selenes hotness).
Buffy movie: Haven't seen it but intend to eventually.
Anne Rice series: Seen little bits, intend to actually watch them sometime.
Stokeresque vamp movies: Haven't seen any, put 'em on my list.
Van Helsing: Good mindless action, unfortunetely I don't think it was trying to be mindless.
John Carpenters Vampires: Liked the book it was based on, but haven't seen the movie.
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Originally posted by AURaptor:
But wouldn't Blade's 1/2 human side make him less strong than , say Angel? Sure, he's the Day Walker, but what about in the dark places ? At night ?
If you put them together without adjusting their powers for the new worlds then Blade would win. Vamps in the Buffyverse just aren't as strong or as fast as vamps in the Bladeverse. If you adjusted the powers for the new world then Blade would still win because he uses tools (which are oddly absent from the Buffyverse (c'mon, not even a Holy Water Super Soaker?)). Angel could win by using superior tactics, but he doesn't strike me as a military mastermind.
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Quote:Have to disagree. I’ve only seen the first Blade movie, but I don’t recall the vamps there displaying greater strength than the vamps on Angel displayed at one time or another (vampire strength on both Joss shows tended to fluctuate within a range as the situation demanded--I am only looking at the high-end of that range since the situation demands high-end powers). Secondly, the rules of the two universes seem to be slanted in Angel’s favor. In Blade’s world, many of the anti-vampire techniques that work in the Angelverse have been discarded--but silver bullets and garlic aren’t lethal to Angel, who’s been shown to be combat effective even after being shot multiple times or run through. And Angel’s weapon of choice is the axe or sword, meant for beheading--Blade’s shiny armor ain’t so good at protecting his head or neck. The way I see it, the surprise factor of having his weapons do little harm to Angel combined with his lack of knowledge about the very specific methods in which Angel has to be killed, means Blade comes out the loser in this contest--unless he manages to run out into the sun, but no fight between vampire superheroes should be held in the daytime!
Originally posted by Fredgiblet:
If you put them together without adjusting their powers for the new worlds then Blade would win. Vamps in the Buffyverse just aren't as strong or as fast as vamps in the Bladeverse.
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Originally posted by StakeTheLurk:
Have to disagree. I’ve only seen the first Blade movie, but I don’t recall the vamps there displaying greater strength than the vamps on Angel displayed at one time or another (vampire strength on both Joss shows tended to fluctuate within a range as the situation demanded--I am only looking at the high-end of that range since the situation demands high-end powers).
Well I don't remember any of the Blade movies having a normal person actually cause any real damage to a vamp without tools. That happens in the Buffyverse on occasion. Additionally, Blade is a LOT faster than the vamps that I've seen in the Buffyverse (keeping in mind I just finished season 2 (Buffy))
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Secondly, the rules of the two universes seem to be slanted in Angel’s favor. In Blade’s world, many of the anti-vampire techniques that work in the Angelverse have been discarded--but silver bullets and garlic aren’t lethal to Angel, who’s been shown to be combat effective even after being shot multiple times or run through.
But Blade knows about stakes-to-the-heart, and is VERY good at beheeadings. In fact other than being surprised that bullets don't work I don't see Blades attack style changing very much. Additionally, I have not seen anyone in the Buffyverse try silver, do they try it at a later date than I've seen and prove it ineffective? If not then silver bullets may actually be effective (just too expensive for Buffy)
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And Angel’s weapon of choice is the axe or sword, meant for beheading--Blade’s shiny armor ain’t so good at protecting his head or neck.
It doesn't have to be, Blades weapon of choice is the Katana, and he is very good with it. I think in a swordfight, Blade wouldn't even break a sweat .
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The way I see it, the surprise factor of having his weapons do little harm to Angel combined with his lack of knowledge about the very specific methods in which Angel has to be killed, means Blade comes out the loser in this contest
But there are only two ways that Angel knows of (that I remember) that would kill Blade: Stake to the heart, Beheading. A wooden stake is going to have a tough time getting through Blades armor (not to mention past his sword), and I think that Blade is the better swordsman, so a beheading (of Blade) is unlikely.
You've made some good points, but my prediction still stands, Blade wins unless Angel can convince him they're on the same side.
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Quote:Season 2 was a great season, wasn't it?
Originally posted by Fredgiblet:
Additionally, Blade is a LOT faster than the vamps that I've seen in the Buffyverse (keeping in mind I just finished season 2 (Buffy))
But I take it then that you haven't seen any episodes of Angel the series? I used the term "Angelverse" very specifically--although BtVS and Ats exist in the same broad universe, the two shows differ in tone to the point that their depiction of superpowers becomes distinct. Basically, "Angel" plays up the vampire super-abilities so that eventually vampires on "Angel" can do things vampires on "Buffy" can't (or at least we don't see them do it). If you keep up with the shows (which I hope you do, they're fun shows), you'll notice it. So, Ats Angel I feel in on much more even (or somewhat superior) footing vs. Blade than BtVS Angel.Not saying it wouldn't be close, but in any throwdown I'd pick Captain Forehead over the Daywaker.
Quote:Silver as a weapon against vampires is not part of the Buffy/Angelverses' mythology--they never try it because they know it won't work. It does, however, work on werewolves (Angel eventually kills one with a silver pen). But, silver definitely does not cause any harm to Angel or his ilk (if it did, W&H would definitely have used it against him at some point--they can afford it).
Additionally, I have not seen anyone in the Buffyverse try silver, do they try it at a later date than I've seen and prove it ineffective?
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Originally posted by StakeTheLurk:
If you keep up with the shows (which I hope you do, they're fun shows), you'll notice it. So, Ats Angel I feel in on much more even (or somewhat superior) footing vs. Blade than BtVS Angel.
Planning on it, got the complete series (Buffy) waiting at the post office, gonna rent season 1 of Angel when it starts, then buy the series if I like it.
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Not saying it wouldn't be close, but in any throwdown I'd pick Captain Forehead over the Daywaker.
Still have to disagree, Blade has focused his entire life on becoming a killing machine, Angel has spent the last hundred years perfecting his brooding (and rat catching). I'll reserve final judgement for after I've seen Angel's series but if Blade can take down a (semi)god, and Dracula himself, then I've gotta bet on Blade.
However, if we were just talking hangout potential, I'd pick Angel anyday. I always wanted to learn how to brood, and while Blade attracts the supreme hottie (Jessica Biel) Angel gets more points for quantity of hotties (Blade 1.5, Angel dozen or so). I'll resurrect this thread when I've finished both Buffyverse series.
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Angel's also funnier. A better sense of humour is not to be underestimated in battle.
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