There's
an old adage that says things happen in threes.
Although
that may not always be true in real life, it did happen on television --
at least once.
That's
what happened to Sara Pezzini (Yancy Butler) a.k.a. "Pezz," in the Turner
Network Television (TNT) Original Film "Witchblade."
Pezz'
trials and tribulations began with the unsolved murder her father, a New
York cop, followed by the murder of her best friend, Maria, and partner
in crime fighting, Danny Woo (William Yun Lee). Her quest for justice for
the murder of her friend Mari a brings her into contact with an ancient,
intelligent, living weapon -- the "Witchblade" -- something so powerful
that it can battle the Earth's darkest evil forces.
As
the plot unfolds, Pezz believes she is losing her mind and remains unsure
of the blade's power. Then she encounters Kenneth Irons (Anthony Cistaro),
a billionaire obsessed with the "Witchblade" and lan Nottingham (Eric Etebari),
Iron's enigmatic henchman, who explains the power of the blade and its
history. She is paired with a new partner, former professional surfer-boy
Jake McCartey (David Chokachi), but must keep her weapon a secret from
everyone.
The
movie features some cool action and special effects as the supernatural
world unfolds. Not to mention the actors were all well suited for their
roles. Viewers will definitely be "reeled in" because of the movie's look
into the realm of fictitious fantasy. And thank goodness there were no
mushy love scenes here. It would have ruined the film.
But
despite its greatness, it had its faults.
For
example, the underlying story lines were a bit lacking. It has been said
that through history, the "Witchblade" was worn only by women because women
are more in tune with nature. But that's not all; you must be a special
woman to wear the blade -- a w oman who exhibits leadership; prime example
-- Joan of Arc. And look what happened to her. So who else possessed the
power of the blade? Any other women significant in history? And what about
this thing with Pezz being adopted? OK, so what about her birth parents?
How can her origins be traced back to the "Witchblade?" Did her biological
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother or other relatives wear it? The
combination of the multiple plot lines ruined the movie's potential for
absolute greatness.
And
the ending, well, was disappointing to say the least.
