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| Blood Work [2002] | ![Blood Work [2002]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41V0QHEPHZL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Clint Eastwood
Actors: Clint Eastwood, Jeff Daniels, Anjelica Huston, Wanda De Jesus, Tina Lifford
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (12 reviews)
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Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), Italian (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Arabic (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Media: DVD
Running Time: 106 minutes
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Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
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Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.5 x 0.6
EAN: 7321900232395
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Release Date: June 30, 2003
Theatrical Release Date: August 9, 2002
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Formulaic and a bit of a let-down November 29, 2007
It's not that it's a BAD film, it's just that it's all been done before. I was very confused at times, as I have read almost all of the author's books, and knew that the plot had strayed WAY from the original, which ultimately let it down: where was the clever investigation? The love story does seem forced, and don't get me started on the killer! A let down, and I hope if more of Connelly's novels get adapted (and I still hope that they do - especially the Harry Bosch books!), they stick more to the original storyline!!! Read the books, and watch the film if you like Clint, but not because you liked the book - there is not much similarity!
What happens when hollywood tough guy icons get old? Answer: this movie September 26, 2007
Clint Eastwood, one of Hollywood's most famous `tough' guys, has lately been turning in pictures ruminating his mortality, and this one is no different. Watching his old films, such as The Outlaw Josey Wells and the Dirty Harry flicks, it's rather startling to see Eastwood looking so --, well, so old. br /br /Blood Work, directed by Eastwood, features him in the role of a retired FBI cop (Terry McCaleb) who was a main media cornerstone. Chasing the "Code Killer," a person who leaves codes for McCaleb to break, he chases him down a long alley and they collaspes from a heart issue. br /br /Two years later, he's living on a marina, trying waiting for a heart transplant. He gets one, and then is approached with another case. Graceille (Wanda De Jesus), the lady who contacts him, has a very convincing argument: he has her murdered sister's heart. He takes the case, despite the very verbal protest from his doctor who threatens to quit seeing him if he doesn't slow down. br /br /The rest of the movie moves through Eastwood chasing the killer. What makes Blood Work such an effective piece of film-making is it shows the `tough man' stereotype as a shell. Seeing Eastwood stoved up and constantly aware of his mortality is rather shocking, and it drives home not only Terry McCaleb's mortality but Eastwood's as well. At the film's climax, there's shots of Eastwood with a gun that look like they're straight out of Dirt Harry. This time around, instead of looking menacing and invincible, Eastwood looks withered, like he's been on the road too long though he can still pack a punch. That exploration of mortality is what makes this film successful.br / br /Another element, largely unexplored in police thrillers, is the duality of man. Without giving to much away, the movie examines the idea of the Ying-Yang, and how both good and evil need one another, forming a symbiotic relationship. One belief is good and evil function because of the conflict they provide, and they need each other. The film rejects this (thankfully), and this rejection ties into McCaleb's retirement and failing health, uniting the two major themes into a very nice, cohesive ending sequence. This theme of duality definetly sets apart Bloodwork and how deftly Eastwood ties that into the mortality issues shows how accomplished these film makers have become in their craft.br /br /The only main issue I had with Bloodwork was the love story angle. While very underplayed, McCaleb and Graceilla eventually get together, but it feels so artificial and forced. It doesn't ring true at all: not that they could not get together, but Eastwood didn't develop the onscreen story enough in that department to make it believable. br /br /Other than the film's weakness in the love story, Bloodwork triumphs. It shows you the Eastwood we've all known and shows that even `tough guys' have to slow down.br /br /September 11, 2002br /
 A thriller that ambles along without any real heart March 8, 2006
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Based on the excellent book by Michael Connelly about an ex FBI investigator coming to terms with a recent heart transplate and then confronted with his arch nemesis. Unfortunately this movie moves away from the basic premise of the books plot. This has to happen in movies, we understand this but key characters are missing and the whole emphasis is moved, resulting in a thriller that ambles along without any real heart. No pun intended.
Watchable but no surprises August 11, 2005
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I quite enjoyed this film, it was easy to watch reasonably entertaining, but it fell victim to one of the classic 'mystery killer' blunders - having a disproportionately famous actor play an apparently small supporting role. Obviously he's going to be the killer!pAlso, Angelica Huston was criminally underused would have been a more convincing love interest for Clint than the young mexican woman - I just couldn't watch the love scene!
Blood Transfusion Needed May 30, 2005
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a tired old movie that does Clint Eastwood no good at all. It's over-familiar territory dealt with in an over-familiar way. The end result is routine, plodding, and not very exciting. It's time Clint handed in his badge and retired (from being a cop, not a film maker).
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