It's hard to release movies like these nowadays, and expect great box office receipts. Am I bashing this film? Far from it. I'm simply saying that many audiences just aren't in the mood for a good old-fashioned mystery. They prefer braindead actioners like "Fast and the Furious" and "XXX." I, on the other hand, appreciate a solid mystery-thriller that compliments my intelligence, instead of insulting it.
"Blood Work" didn't get me bored for one minute. Like the character of McCaleb I was constantly wrapped up in this investigation, dedicated to uncovering the identity of this killer, and the plot twist really blew me away. This is one of the few times I've watched a film a second time, after knowing its twists and turns, and it was a great experience. This time I kept looking for evidence pointing to why this person turned out to be the killer, and it made quite a bit of sense to me. I was just as wrapped up in the film as I was when I first watched it.
I've been fascinated by forensic detective work, which this movie has a lot of. So that's one of the reasons I loved it so much. I'm always intrigued to see these investigators pick up on the most minute pieces of evidence that the average person would take for granted, and use them as keys in cracking the case.
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One element of plot I felt was too far-fetched was the kid pointing out a key piece of evidence. The killer left a code, which was a set of nine numbers. Every single number was featured, except for the number "1." Sure, that doesn't sound too complicated to figure out, but the average person would probably overlook that tiny detail. But having the kid point out there was no "1" is a contrived idea, simply put in to surprise the audience by having them think, "Wow, this little kid cracked the code. Impressive."
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In the comic relief department, we have Paul Rodriguez and Jeff Daniels. Both actors helped temper the film's dark tone. I definitely recommend "Blood Work" to anyone in the mood for a good film with a good plot. Yes, a good plot--that's something you don't hear everyday.
My score: 8 (out of 10)
"Blood Work" didn't get me bored for one minute. Like the character of McCaleb I was constantly wrapped up in this investigation, dedicated to uncovering the identity of this killer, and the plot twist really blew me away. This is one of the few times I've watched a film a second time, after knowing its twists and turns, and it was a great experience. This time I kept looking for evidence pointing to why this person turned out to be the killer, and it made quite a bit of sense to me. I was just as wrapped up in the film as I was when I first watched it.
I've been fascinated by forensic detective work, which this movie has a lot of. So that's one of the reasons I loved it so much. I'm always intrigued to see these investigators pick up on the most minute pieces of evidence that the average person would take for granted, and use them as keys in cracking the case.
**********SPOILER AHEAD*********
One element of plot I felt was too far-fetched was the kid pointing out a key piece of evidence. The killer left a code, which was a set of nine numbers. Every single number was featured, except for the number "1." Sure, that doesn't sound too complicated to figure out, but the average person would probably overlook that tiny detail. But having the kid point out there was no "1" is a contrived idea, simply put in to surprise the audience by having them think, "Wow, this little kid cracked the code. Impressive."
**********END OF SPOILER**********
In the comic relief department, we have Paul Rodriguez and Jeff Daniels. Both actors helped temper the film's dark tone. I definitely recommend "Blood Work" to anyone in the mood for a good film with a good plot. Yes, a good plot--that's something you don't hear everyday.
My score: 8 (out of 10)