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Blood Work

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Clint Eastwood in Blood Work (2002)
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Still recovering from a heart transplant, retired F.B.I. profiler Terry McCaleb (Clint Eastwood) returns to service when his own blood analysis offers clues to the identity of a serial kille... Read allStill recovering from a heart transplant, retired F.B.I. profiler Terry McCaleb (Clint Eastwood) returns to service when his own blood analysis offers clues to the identity of a serial killer.Still recovering from a heart transplant, retired F.B.I. profiler Terry McCaleb (Clint Eastwood) returns to service when his own blood analysis offers clues to the identity of a serial killer.
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    • Clint Eastwood
    • Michael Connelly(novel)
    • Brian Helgeland(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Jeff Daniels
    • Anjelica Huston
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Michael Connelly(novel)
    • Brian Helgeland(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Jeff Daniels
    • Anjelica Huston
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    • 298User reviews
    • 141Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
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    Clint Eastwood, Tina Lifford, and Paul Rodriguez in Blood Work (2002)
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    CLINT EASTWOOD and WANDA De JESÚS in Malpaso Productions' suspense thriller "Blood Work," distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
    WANDA De JESÚS in Malpaso Productions' suspense thriller "Blood Work," starring Clint Eastwood and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
    CLINT EASTWOOD stars in Malpaso Productions' suspense thriller "Blood Work," distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
    DYLAN WALSH and PAUL RODRIGUEZ in Malpaso Productions' suspense thriller "Blood Work," starring Clint Eastwood and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
    CLINT EASTWOOD stars in Malpaso Productions' suspense thriller"Blood Work," distributed by Warner Bros.

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    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
    • (as Wanda De Jesús)
    Tina Lifford
    Tina Lifford
    • Detective Jaye Winston
    Paul Rodriguez
    Paul Rodriguez
    • Detective Ronaldo Arrango
    Dylan Walsh
    Dylan Walsh
    • Detective John Waller
    Mason Lucero
    Mason Lucero
    • Raymond Torres
    Gerry Becker
    Gerry Becker
    • Mr. Toliver
    Rick Hoffman
    Rick Hoffman
    • James Lockridge
    Alix Koromzay
    Alix Koromzay
    • Mrs. Cordell
    Igor Jijikine
    Igor Jijikine
    • Mikhail Bolotov
    Dina Eastwood
    Dina Eastwood
    • Reporter #1
    Beverly Leech
    Beverly Leech
    • Reporter #2
    June Kyoto Lu
    June Kyoto Lu
    • Mrs. Kang
    • (as June Kyoko Lu)
    Chao Li Chi
    Chao Li Chi
    • Mr. Kang
    • (as Chao-Li Chi)
    Glenn Morshower
    Glenn Morshower
    • Captain
    Robert Harvey
    Robert Harvey
    • Restaurant Manager
      • Clint Eastwood
      • Michael Connelly(novel)
      • Brian Helgeland(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Thanks to Eastwood's no frills, fast-paced shooting style and editing skills, this movie was in theaters a mere four months after completing photography.
    • Goofs
      When Terry is paying Buddy, he asks Buddy who he should make the check out to, Buddy says "Jasper Noone"; later when Terry brings the check to Buddy the check is made out to Buddy Noone.
    • Quotes

      Buddy Noone: Who wants to go to the desert anyway?

      Terry McCaleb: You go where the clues lead.

      Buddy Noone: Don't they ever lead to the beach?

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Blood Work/Full Frontal/The Master of Disguise/Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (2002)

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    7/10
    My heart is yours.
    'Blood Work' sees actor/director Clint Eastwood ease into a more traditional, mature and work-heavy detective story based upon Michael Connelly's novel. We follow that of FBI profiler Terry McCaleb on the trail of a serial killer who likes to play games with him, before his heart eventually gives up on him during a chase. He's a cardiac patient that receives a heart from a murder victim, and the donor's sister asks him to come out of retirement (which is two years after the heart-attack) to use that second chance to help find her killer.

    After an excellently dark, brooding opening it goes onto settle for a cruising old-fashion, but by-the-numbers thriller. It's the eerie mystery that invokes the tension, not the small-added slabs of violence and action. It's a character story. Nothing surprises, but its elaborated make-up and cluey puzzles are absorbingly plotted by Brian Helgeland's elegantly dry screenplay, as we watch the psychical and mental decay first break down, but eventually go on to help rebuild our main protagonist. Mainly through his bond with the lady he's helping out. Even a connection is kind of hinted between the killer and Eastwood's ex-profiler… like the one in 'Tightrope' (1984). The relationship that unfolds and expectations that arose, especially after the killer's unmasking and his cunning intentions being revealed is unnerving in that endearing sense. The psychological torment and involvement is well-judged too. This observation can be seen in Eastwood's rock-like performance, which still shows cracks of vulnerability.

    Looking comfortable in front of the camera, behind is exactly the same with his economical direction driving the way. Edgy suspense is well-place and timed amongst a gritty backdrop and dreary colour scheme. Lennie Niehaus' soothingly savoury blues score, Tom Stern's sharply pastel cinematography and Joel Cox's swift editing strengthen the already professionally competent production. First-rate performances engulf the feature. Wanda De Jesus strong-willed turn is amiable. Jeff Daniel's lazy; oddball (almost comic) performance is a fine, versatile addition. A cynical Paul Rodriguez and a solid Dylan Walsh are good as two jealous detectives. Tina Lafford is pleasingly sound as a detective/good friend of McCaleb and Anjelica Huston is fiery blunt as Dr. Bonnie Fox.

    A satisfyingly better than average thriller fable headed by the ever-reliable Eastwood.
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    • Release date
      • August 9, 2002 (United States)
      • United States
      • WarnerBros.com
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      • Long Beach, California, USA
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      • Malpaso Productions
      • Warner Bros.
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