Blood Money
Blood Money

Movie spotlight

Blood Money

2017
Movie
100 min
English

Three friends on a wilderness excursion must outrun a white collar criminal hellbent on retrieving his cash, but soon their greed turns them against each other. A modern re-telling of Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948).

Insights

IMDb4.8/10
Director: Lawrence PageGenres: Crime, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A group of friends, entangled in debt, decide to pull off a risky robbery to clear their names and settle their dues. However, their plan quickly goes awry, leading to a desperate fight for survival against a ruthless drug lord and escalating mistrust among themselves. The film explores the dark consequences of greed and desperation as the protagonists find themselves trapped in a cycle of violence.

Critical Reception

Blood Money received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the film's attempts at suspense, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling or original crime thriller experience. Audience reactions were similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable and derivative plot points.

  • Lack of character development leaves viewers detached.

  • Fails to offer any fresh perspective on the crime thriller genre.

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Fun Fact

Despite its release in 2017, 'Blood Money' often gets confused with other films sharing similar titles, contributing to its low profile.

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TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Gimly

Gimly

Awful People: The Movie! _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._