Not having read the comics, I watched this TV movie without expectations. I wasn't disappointed. "Witchblade" is original and very atmospheric.
The action takes place in an urban sprawl said to be New York, but a New York shrouded in an occult gloom. The director Ralph Hemecker, and Z D Zeik who has the writing credit for the movie, have blended a police action theme with the supernatural. What they've created involves and fascinates.
I think "Witchblade" gains a lot from a superior cast. Based on the end result, the obviously hot casting team of Gerussi, Mariano and Miller deserved a bonus when it was in the can. For a start, Yancy Butler is a captivating and lethal Sara Pezzini. I certainly didn't see Sara Pezzini on the horizon when, years ago, I watched a waif of an actress doing her best with Natasha Binder in "Hard Target" (1993). The clue is in the eyes. Man, those eyes!
Anthony Cistaro is brilliant as the morally ambivalent, super rich tycoon, Kenneth Irons. A man so unsatisfied by his power and riches in this world that he wants influence and opportunity in the dimension of the Witchblade.
Ian Nottingham is a great character. His lurking about and obscure relationship with Kenneth Irons had me guessing at times. I don't recall seeing any previous appearances by Eric Etebari, but I'd be happy to see more of his work. The same can be said of Will Yun Lee, David Chokachi, Kenneth Welsh and George Jenesky; not a born spear carrier among them.
This is TV film making strong enough to stand on its own. A thoroughly professional effort. I hope Marc Silvestri was equally pleased with the filming of his work.
"Witchblade" entertains. Recommended.
The action takes place in an urban sprawl said to be New York, but a New York shrouded in an occult gloom. The director Ralph Hemecker, and Z D Zeik who has the writing credit for the movie, have blended a police action theme with the supernatural. What they've created involves and fascinates.
I think "Witchblade" gains a lot from a superior cast. Based on the end result, the obviously hot casting team of Gerussi, Mariano and Miller deserved a bonus when it was in the can. For a start, Yancy Butler is a captivating and lethal Sara Pezzini. I certainly didn't see Sara Pezzini on the horizon when, years ago, I watched a waif of an actress doing her best with Natasha Binder in "Hard Target" (1993). The clue is in the eyes. Man, those eyes!
Anthony Cistaro is brilliant as the morally ambivalent, super rich tycoon, Kenneth Irons. A man so unsatisfied by his power and riches in this world that he wants influence and opportunity in the dimension of the Witchblade.
Ian Nottingham is a great character. His lurking about and obscure relationship with Kenneth Irons had me guessing at times. I don't recall seeing any previous appearances by Eric Etebari, but I'd be happy to see more of his work. The same can be said of Will Yun Lee, David Chokachi, Kenneth Welsh and George Jenesky; not a born spear carrier among them.
This is TV film making strong enough to stand on its own. A thoroughly professional effort. I hope Marc Silvestri was equally pleased with the filming of his work.
"Witchblade" entertains. Recommended.