Blood Work

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Blood Work

R,

2002,

1h 51m,

Mystery & Thriller

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52%

149 Reviews

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10,000+ Ratings

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FBI profiler Terry McCaleb was hot on the trail of "The Code Killer" when a heart attack put him out of commission. A heart transplant later, Terry spends his time in the harbor on his houseboat -- that is, until he starts to investigate the facts surrounding his transplant. His donor was a murder victim, and the murder is still unsolved. With the help of his seaside neighbor, Buddy, and over the protests of his doctor, Terry reopens the case.

Critics Consensus

Blood Work is a routine, but competently made thriller marred by lethargic pacing.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 22, 2010

2/5

Disappointing, predictable, and graphic.

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

Feb 9, 2006

Typically for Eastwood, there are modest touches to savor.

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Kim Newman

Empire Magazine

Jun 20, 2003

2/5

Very silly: sometimes almost enjoyably so, often just in a tired way.

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Dec 20, 2020

2/5

Mediocre crime pot-boiler from Clint Eastwood in actor-director mode.

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Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews

Jun 4, 2012

2/4

This vehicle—the cinematic equivalent of a supermarket paperback—plays like the best-ever episode of Matlock rather than a truly distinguished feature film. [Blu-ray]

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Mark Halverson

Sacramento News & Review

Aug 7, 2008

2/5

The pivotal teaser is a numerical code that baffles experts but gets cracked in one curious gaze by a schoolboy.

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Kylo G

Dec 11, 2018

Fans of Michael Connelly's book will applause to this adaptation of his book of the same title. It does capture the spirit of the book and the McCaleb's character his hellish journey. I was truly touched by the emotions McCaleb faces Â- saving his own life and the Gloria Rivers' heart, or catching the twisted villain who's on a murderous rampage. However, the twists are there, but the clues are so obvious and come too soon. I have no doubt it's easy for all to get the picture quickly and solve the crimeÂ... long before the movie ended. It's an enjoyable crime thriller that had made me yearn for more film adaptations of Michael Connelly's books.

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Finn M

Aug 19, 2018

A clever thriller from Clint Eastwood with good twists. I think it is actually one of his better films. Jeff Daniels was terrific as well in a unique role for him. (First and only viewing - 8/12/2018)

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Poe S

Jun 27, 2018

There are some genuinely interesting ideas and twists here, too bad they're drowned in messy, laughable storytelling and the pace of a snail.

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Luke S

Aug 9, 2017

Love this movie. Jeff Daniels is GREAT, an Oscar Winning performance.

Leia W

Aug 5, 2017

Not one of my favorites from Clint, but it's always nice to see him up to something. Barred down by slow pacing and an uneven script, Blood Work barely scrapes by. The film is more of a take it or leave it kind, but for me...I'll always be up for Clint touting a gun

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Harry W

May 27, 2017

I thought it was good and was grateful to have watch this 15yearold film.

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Synopsis

FBI profiler Terry McCaleb was hot on the trail of "The Code Killer" when a heart attack put him out of commission. A heart transplant later, Terry spends his time in the harbor on his houseboat -- that is, until he starts to investigate the facts surrounding his transplant. His donor was a murder victim, and the murder is still unsolved. With the help of his seaside neighbor, Buddy, and over the protests of his doctor, Terry reopens the case.

Director: Clint Eastwood
Producer: Clint Eastwood
Screenwriter: Brian Helgeland, Michael Connelly
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Malpaso Company
Rating: R (Violence|Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 9, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 51m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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