Interesteg What makes it different from others?

WasAnnon Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

Claire Dunne One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

Isbel A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

gavin6942 Still recovering from a heart transplant, a retired FBI profiler (Clint Eastwood) returns to service when his own blood analysis offers clues to the identity of a serial killer.While this is not one of Eastwood's best films in the critical sense, it is a very fun and enjoyable movie just the same. We are given a murder, some clues and follow the trail along with Eastwood. We get red herrings, and you never really know what will happen until it happens.Jeff Daniels is interesting in the supporting role. He seems under0used, but does shine in a few key scenes. Are their plot holes? Yes. Do some characters act in a nonsense manner? Absolutely. But it still makes for a fun film.

Adithya Siva Alright, I'm gonna keep my reviews and thoughts short and sweet. I think this movie did not get as much as it deserved. Of course we have the overacting of the actor who portrays Arrango; my God, the dude overacts from the first scene in which he is present and as the movie progresses, one cannot stand him! But man, what a brilliant story! You cannot simply guess the ending! Just when you think that you've got it all figured out, you have a substantial plot twist, which by the time you come to the end of the movie it may seem abrupt, but it's brilliant! Eastwood is a bit of a lesser badass than most of his previous lead encounters; but if you're expecting a Dirty Harry sort of movie, then DO NOT have similar expectations, because comparing the two are like comparing Apples and Oranges; the two are not alike. I'm not gonna discuss the movie's plot-line. It's just a great suspense/thriller with Clint Eastwood at his most un-badass-like with a bad ticker. The cinematography, the acting and the top notch direction accompanied by the slick editing does wonders to this movie. Is it like a Mystic River? No. But you should watch it, because Eastwood deserves it. The movie does seem longer than it actually is; this is totally understandable because the subject matter is of the sort. It cannot be given a Michael Bay treatment or a John Woo treatment by going overboard with the budget just because you have an action/explosion fetish. The movie seeming to be longer than it actually is actually really great. You can also not have it in your top 10 lists; of course, there's nothing exceptionally exuberant in the movie; but it's worth your time. Absolutely. And it will not bore you even for a tinge of a second. Having an overall of 6.4/10 is an utter disgrace to the legend. With the exception of the guy who takes overacting to a whole another level, who portrays Arrango, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this movie. That is the only downside that I felt was existent. Go for it.

Python Hyena Blood Work (2002): Dir: Clint Eastwood / Cast: Clint Eastwood, Wanda de Jesus, Jeff Daniels, Anjelica Huston, Paul Rodriguez: Typical Clint Eastwood fare with a title regarding both his job as a private investigator and the idea that he donated a heart to a woman he learns was murdered during a robbery. Retired until victims sisters appears informing him that his heart was donated from the victim. He suffered a heart attack during the opening chase but survives with the murder victim's donated heart, and now her sister desires his assistance in tracking down the killer. This is not one of Eastwood's best films but it still contains the director's spirit. It is largely formula and the handling of the villain is typical Hollywood revenge. One may wonder if Eastwood was making a statement with regards to his ageing and the physical demands of a career full of heroes. Wanda de Jesus as the victim's sister is the only interesting supporting role despite predictable elements. Jeff Daniels is cardboard as a neighbour living in a houseboat. Anjelica Huston is flat as Eastwood's cautious doctor. Paul Rodriguez is cast as another detective. Basically Eastwood carries the film allowing hardcore fans to identify. While not one of Eastwood's great films, it is still well crafted on the production end and well filmed. Theme regards setbacks, which fans will wish to donate time too. Score: 6 / 10

Desertman84 Blood Work is a mystery suspense thriller film produced, directed by, and starring Clint Eastwood. The film also features Jeff Daniels, Wanda De Jesús, and Anjelica Huston. It is based off the novel of the same title by Michael Connelly.In the story,FBI agent Terry McCaleb goes outside to address the media when he spots the killer in the crowd during a murder investigation. But the chase ends after McCaleb suffers a heart attack.Now retired, he lives in a houseboat on the San Francisco bay. He is approached by a woman named Graciella Rivers, who's sister was killed during a robbery and asks him to solve the case. It gets personal when McCaleb realizes the victim was the woman who's heart was transplanted into him. Terry McCaleb is an ailing veteran FBI agent who has been given a second chance at life by receiving the heart of a murder victim. Terry is visited by the murder victim's sister, Graciella Rivers, who informs him that he is alive only because of receiving the deceased's heart and asks him to investigate who killed her.McCaleb defies the advice of his physician, Dr. Bonnie Fox, and sets out to find the killer with the help of his neighbor Buddy No one, who lives on a houseboat near his, and a local police detective, Jaye Winston.Before long, despite these drawbacks, McCaleb discovers evidence which suggests the murderer may be a serial who uses random street robberies as a cover, but he finds that Ronaldo Arrango and John Waller, the police detectives assigned to the case, are not especially interested in sharing the glory with the former FBI point man.The movie was interesting from beginning up to the three-quarters of the film when Terry is near in solving the murder mystery and homicide case.But it becomes a routine Clint Eastwood film during the last quarter of the film when Terry is near in identifying the murderer.When he realizes that the murderer is an old enemy during his FBI days who happens to be "the serial code killer",the viewer may lose interest as it becomes an traditional action film wherein everything becomes predictable and clichéd.Too bad that the movie had a great premise about a murderer killing for blood and organ donation as it sounds interesting and refreshing especially for a murder mystery film.It was written very well and it never runs out of intelligence,suspense and tension in the first three-quarters but it loses steam when in the last quarter as I have stated earlier.What also does not work in the film is the romance between Terry and Graciella Rivers.It looks silly.Just like what I have said,when it became a routine action film,the hero needed a love interest which I believe isn't really necessary in the story. But overall,I still recommend this film inspite of its flaws for it never falls short in entertainment.