Crime,Thriller
United States of America
Blood Work is a 2002 crime-thriller film directed by Clint Eastwood. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Michael Connelly. The story follows FBI agent Terry McCaleb (played by Eastwood), who has retired from his job after undergoing a heart transplant surgery. However, he is soon brought back to work when a woman named Graciela Rivers (Wanda De Jesus) approaches him and asks him to investigate the murder of her sister, who was killed in a convenience store robbery.
As McCaleb investigates the case, he discovers that the killer, who has been dubbed "The Code Killer," has left behind a clue in the victim's blood that indicates a rare blood type. McCaleb realizes that the blood used to transplant his heart had come from the same donor as the victim, leading him to believe that he may have a personal connection to the killer.
McCaleb begins to work with his former colleague Jaye Winston (Tina Lifford) and LAPD detective Ronaldo Arrango (Paul Rodriguez) to find the killer. They eventually identify a suspect, a man named James Cordell (Jeff Daniels), who matches the description provided by Graciela.
The movie builds suspense as McCaleb and his team work to gather evidence against Cordell while also trying to prevent him from carrying out his next murder. In the end, McCaleb is able to catch Cordell and bring him to justice, but not before being confronted with his own mortality and the fragility of his new heart.
Blood Work received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for Eastwood's performance and the film's suspenseful plot. The movie was a commercial success, grossing over $31 million at the box office.
