Blood and Money
Blood and Money

Blood and Money

2020Movie89 minEnglish

A retired veteran hunting in the Allagash backcountry of Maine discovers a dead woman with a duffle bag full of money. He soon finds himself in a web of deceit and murder.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Director: John BarrGenres: Thriller, Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A former marine, Jim, is struggling with crushing medical debt for his daughter's illness. He and his wife, Karen, decide to rob a wealthy pharmaceutical executive, but their plan goes horribly wrong. They find themselves trapped in the executive's remote mansion, facing not only their target but also a dangerous and unpredictable situation that tests their resolve and desperation.

Critical Reception

Blood and Money received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often found the plot predictable and lacking in originality. While some performances were noted, the film was generally seen as a competently made but unremarkable thriller that struggled to stand out in a crowded genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's premise of desperate parents resorting to crime for medical expenses is a compelling starting point, but the execution is often formulaic.
  • Performances, particularly from the lead actors, are adequate but can't elevate the predictable narrative.
  • Despite moments of tension, the thriller elements are largely uninspired and fail to deliver significant surprises.

Google audience: Audience feedback for Blood and Money is scarce, but initial impressions suggest a divided reception, with some viewers finding it a decent, if forgettable, crime thriller, while others felt it was too slow and unoriginal.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, adding a remote and rugged aesthetic to its thriller elements.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

A great deal of money has been robbed, at gunpoint, from a casino whilst "Jim Reed" (Tom Berenger) is plodding around in the freezing wilderness looking to bag a buck. After hitting what he thought was his quarry, though, he discovers that ...
JPV852

JPV852

Decent movie that's more a character drama for the first 30-minutes and survival drama for the last hour or so. Berenger delivers a nice performance and acts like an old man at times which is a nice change for a movie like this. The very en...