Blood Work

  • 2002


MOVIE IS lethargic engaging rudimentary cinematic predictable
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Positive Reviews 44
Negative reviews 31
Average Rating 2.7/5
lethargic engaging rudimentary cinematic predictable

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3.0
A sturdy, if dawdling, old fashioned adding up the clues mystery that turns out to be one or two notches cleverer than you expect. EW
4.4
The film establishes a muted, elegiac tone in its early scenes, and sticks to it.There is no false bravado. Rogerebert
2.0
The presence of a Hollywood icon as an actor and director cannot overcome Blood Works predictable script. Common Sense Media
1.5
Eastwood returns to the crime beat one more time with rudimentary potboiler material. Variety
3.5
Fikria Sael tends to her premature son, Mundhir.(Lorenzo Tugnoli for The Post) It had been 24 hours since a doctor had last visited the largest civili ..
3.0
IF YOU cant figure out who done it in the first half hour of Blood Work, a meat and potatoes thriller directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, you nee ..
3.0
If the detective story aspect of Blood Work fails to thoroughly captivate, the movie is nevertheless enjoyable for its constant stream of lively chara ..
3.0
Clint has still got it. What Blood Work lacks in surprise is made up for with style and grace. A better than most murder mystery. E Film Critic
3.5
A film can be familiar and still worth seeing; its just kind of rare. E Film Critic
5.0
Eastwoods sharpest filmmaking since the gig that won him an Oscar. E Film Critic
2.5
Watching it, its impossible not to be aware that Eastwood is getting up in years and that his thrillers, which have been part of the cinematic landsca .. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
Very silly: sometimes almost enjoyably so, often just in a tired way.
2.0
If thats the case, avoid this pitfall at all costs since it might just tarnish the mans memory in your eyes.If you dont like him, well..just keep movi .. JoBlo
2.0
Sometimes this Blood seems as tired as its protagonist...Still, the pulse never disappears entirely, and the picture crosses the finish line winded bu .. One Guys Opinion
2.8
Blood Works heart is in the right place, but the heart metaphors seem strained and the film looks flat as if it could have been a made for cable produ .. Sover
2.5
Blood Work is one of those crime thrillers where the filmmakers cant see the forest for the trees. ReelViews
3.5
Master filmmaker Clint Eastwood continues in the classic Howard Hawks/John Ford tradition with unobtrustive direction, relaxed pacing, and strong char .. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.8
As a director, Eastwood understands all of this and allows all of it to grow as the story moves on. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Eastwoods latest directorial effort is a mixture of interesting concepts and cliched ideas.
1.9
The stars last outing, 2000s Space Cowboys, more than pulled its load. Usa Today
3.8
And while it didnt bother me too much, the audience I saw the film with couldnt resist giggling and groaning. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Maybe it is formula filmmaking, but theres nothing wrong with that if the film is well crafted and this one is. Lariat
2.0
The quiet atmosphere of the film makes it seem more like a straightforward drama than a crime thriller. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
Tweet Blood Work Mark Halverson By This article was published on 08.15.02 Advertisement Clint Eastwood produced, directed and stars in this familiar, .. News Review
3.0
Beyond the always reliable Eastwood, the performances are pretty much solid across the board. Screen It
2.5
But even that isnt quite enough to make this run of the mill investigative mystery terribly involving. Shadows On The Wall
1.0
In other words, not content with the levels of ridiculousness already present in the story, the film keeps piling it on till you cant take any more. View London
3.8
Eastwood gives Terry the same physically taut, emotionally walled up personality that has typified most of his characters over the years. Cs Monitor
3.5
Eastwoods mastery of the filmmaking process is evident throughout Blood Work. Film Journal International ..
2.5
As a director, Eastwood is off his game theres no real sense of suspense, and none of the plot surprises are really surprising. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
A satisfying and engaging thriller, even if it does take you down the memory lane of previous serial killer scripts. Internet Reviews
3.0
Its hard not to admire that.Its also hard not to admire Eastwood as an iconic movie star. Mountain X
3.0
A look at the long day in the busy life of a Toronto councillor In the face of a surprise cut to the number of wards and councillors proposed by the p .. Toronto Star
2.0
Its not difficult to spot the culprit early on in this predictable thriller. Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the .. Q Network
3.5
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4.0
Its edgy, stimulating and absolutely satisfying.I enjoyed every moment of Blood Work with its juxtaposition of good and evil, drama and comedy and cha ..
1.0
After the amiable opening, setting up Eastwoods doddery Dirty Harry, the action slows to a crawl and every clue is glaringly signposted, every discove .. Bbc
2.5
The movie could have used a heart transplant of its own, for its ultimate undoing is its minuscule, phoned in energy level. Mr Brown Movies
2.5
The directing style Clint Eastwood injects into Blood Work is much like all of his moviesastraightforward, lugubriously paced, mildly captivating, and .. The Movie Boy
3.0
You dont know whether to admire the films stately nature and call it classicism or be exasperated by a noticeable lack of pace. Or both. Calendar Live
3.0
Blood Work is a simple filmall the pieces are carefully laid out for you step by step until its time to put it together though it becomes a tad predic .. Hollywood
3.0
This sequence is mesmerizing.Eastwood accepts his age with grace in this film. Tony Medley
3.0
After a great opening that pulled me into the story, the movie quickly self destructed into predictability.
2.5
Eastwood has managed to convincingly hold back time for the string of well produced, offbeat thrillers hes made over the last decade, but this vehicle .. Groucho Reviews
3.1
Its just a pity the screenplays shortcomings hang like an albatross around the storys neck. Spliced Wire
2.5
This entertainment routine is fine, particularly if mysteries are your cup of tea. Movie Habit
2.5
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
3.0
The cowboy can still conjure up a stoic maverick cop with credibility and keep you biting your nails through most of the film. Nice Work. E Online
2.0
Its impossible not to like Aniston, and equally impossible not to wish her likability would show a little wear and tear. La Weekly
2.5
It may be true that in real life a big movie star will remain attractive to younger women, but among the characters in a movie this has become increas .. Varia Gate
1.0
The only drama you get with Blood Work is not from watching McCaleb trying to crack the case but in looking through your hands as Eastwood the actor s .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.5
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1.9
Still, given Clint and the beating premise, the film would make a fine renter. Ross Anthony
2.0
He seemed to be aiming to make this more of a character study than a blood chilling mystery, but the film in whatever way you look at it doesnt uneart .. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
2.0
Peter Bradshaw: Clints delicate condition does not, I am happy to report, prevent him from having a punch up with a much younger villain and, indeed, .. Film Guardian
1.0
Its really hard for me to remember a more painfully predictable movie. Dvd Talk
2.0
Im sorry, the guy may be tough, or good looking, or a respected Hollywood elder, but CLINT EASTWOOD IS NOT A VERY GOOD ACTOR. Film Quips Online
3.0
Although the identity of the action thrillers culprit is painfully evident early in the movie, Mr. Eastwoods direction is skillful enough to keep the .. Guide Live
2.5
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2.0
Eastwoods detached competence as a filmmaker makes for a slick but frigid movie experience. Film Blather
3.0
By the end of the film this fascinating character study looses all credibility at the hands of an age old, Hollywood stereotype. Filmcritic.com
3.1
We want you to be happy!.What if I do a mailing and get returned mail Movie Eye
2.0
The material done the right way couldve yielded so much more than this rather lifeless effort. Dark Horizons
1.5
The talent just isnt there to raise the level of this film past television drama. IGN Movies
2.0
Nothing To It How can a film be so bland its aftertaste is that of unsalted, unbuttered air popped popcorn Films Nobs
3.0
Some say Eastwood could sleepwalk through detective thrillers of this nature. I say he just did. Eclipse Magazine
3.0
Clint Eastwood directs and stars in a heart transplant psycho thriller that sports a few scars itself. Net Flix
3.8
...another one of Clint Eastwoods essays on the aging process disguised as a genre film. Suburban Chicago News
1.5
If you enjoy being rewarded by a script that assumes you arent very bright, then Blood Work is for you. Supercala.com
1.5
Seems to have been influenced solely by TV cop shows, right down to its cliched humor. Citysearch
5.0
The film is moody, oozing, chilling and heart warming all at once...a twisting, unpredictable, cat and mouse thriller. Zap2it.com
1.5
Distinctly lesser Eastwood. See it if youre like me, and will see anything hes in or has directed. San Diego Metropolitan
3.5
...an elegant, well paced, low key mystery filled with intriguing characters and fascinating details. Movie Metropolis
3.8
One of the most appealing aspects of Blood Work is that, both as director and star, uses his age to impressive, even poignant, effect in a straightfor ..
2.5
The key to a good thriller is a sense of urgency, something that is sorely lacking on both sides of the camera in Blood Work, a characteristically mut .. eye WEEKLY
3.5
I was sorry when I learned that Michaels, the well known childrens hair cutting salon at Madison Avenue and 90th Street, went out of business recently .. Ny Observer
1.5
The movie slides downhill as soon as macho action conventions assert themselves. Charlotte
2.5
Eastwood winces, clutches his chest and gasps for breath. Its a spectacular performance ahem, we hope its only acting. Arizona Daily Star
3.0
Well made but uninvolving, Bloodwork isnt a terrible movie, just a stultifyingly obvious one an unrewarding collar for a murder mystery. Entertainment Today
2.2
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. Time Out Ny
4.5
delivers the goods, in part because of Eastwoods iconic presence and in part because of Daniels scene stealing work in what could have been a hokey ro .. Dallas Observer
3.1
Eastwood seems to relish the opportunity to play a man his own age. Lawrence Journal-World
2.0
I would have rather watched Clints heart transplant than this lethargic, poorly made movie.
3.8
72 year old Eastwood delivers the goods, albeit at a more deliberate pace, adding a touch of vulnerability to his trademark tough guy persona. Houston Community Newspape ..
3.8
Its still fun to watch chase the bad guys, and he still has that indescribable aura about him. Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) ..
3.8
There is an involving and reasonably intelligent plot, a strong sense of unhurried but purposeful narrative momentum and next to nothing in the way of .. Moving Pictures How
0.5
Eastwood on top of his game wouldnt have made a movie so easy to figure out or so painful to watch.
2.0
This isnt exactly the Magnum wielding, butt kicking Dirty Harry we remember from the 1970s and Eastwood seems liberated by it. Bangor News
3.5
While we may doubt his physical capabilities, 72 year old Clint Eastwood can still deliver as an action hero. Roanoke Times (Virginia)



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