Blood Work

Clint Eastwood's Blood Work is a refreshing reminder that Hollywood's young Turks can still learn a lesson from good old-fashioned craftsmanship. Settling into an easygoing groove that recalls his early work in Play Misty for Me, the 72-year-old producer-director-star acknowledges his age by playing a retired FBI profiler and recent heart-transplant recipient. He's recruited by his heart donor's grieving sister (Wanda De Jesus) to find her dead sibling's killer, and personal obligation compels his dutiful but health-risking investigation. From a sharp, sensible script by L.A. Confidential Oscar® winner Brian Helgeland (from Michael Connelly's novel), Blood Work consistently plays to Eastwood's no-nonsense approach, elevating the mystery while giving Jeff Daniels (as Eastwood's neighbor and amateur sidekick) a substantial role in the suspenseful proceedings. Some may chuckle at a brief Eastwood-De Jesus love scene, but there's ample proof here that Clint's still got all the right moves. --Jeff Shannon

Theatrical International release dates:
Europe: Oct 23, 02
Japan: Dec 7, 02
Australia: Nov 14, 02

Movie Details

Cast: Clint Eastwood, Wanda De Jesus, Jeff Daniels, Anjelica Huston, Tina Lifford, P.J. Byrne, Alix Koromzay, Beverly Leech, Mason Lucero, Paul Rodriguez, Dylan Wish, Gerry Becker, Rick Hoffman, Igor Jijikine, June Kyoto Lu
MPAA Rating: R
Running time: 110 min
DVD Aspect Ratios: 1.33:1

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DVD Features:

• Color
• Closed-captioned
• Widescreen

International rating:

Europe: 15
Australia: M

DVD International release dates:
North America: Dec 27, 02
Europe: Jun 30, 03

VHS International release dates:
Europe: Jun 30, 03