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Blood Work

Blood Work

Thriller · Crime · Action · 2002

Still recovering from a heart transplant, a retired FBI profiler returns to service when his own blood analysis offers clues to the identity of a serial killer.

Movie details

Blood Work

“He's a heartbeat away from catching the killer.”

2002 Thriller · Crime · Action 1h 50m

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

Still recovering from a heart transplant, a retired FBI profiler returns to service when his own blood analysis offers clues to the identity of a serial killer.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Clint Eastwood

Written by

Brian Helgeland

Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood

Terry McCaleb

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Jasper 'Buddy' Noone

Anjelica Huston

Anjelica Huston

Dr. Bonnie Fox

Wanda De Jesus

Wanda De Jesus

Graciella Rivers

Tina Lifford

Tina Lifford

Detective Jaye Winston

Paul Rodríguez

Paul Rodríguez

Detective Ronaldo Arrango

Dylan Walsh

Dylan Walsh

Detective John Waller

Court is in session

Put Blood Work on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.