Blood
Blood

Movie spotlight

Blood

2020
Movie
7 min
Spanish

Fidel and Ana María rob a bank out of necessity but are chased by Detective Arboleda. An exploration of what violence means.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Nick MurphyGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A retired surgeon, Peter, returns to his hometown after his father's death. He reconnects with his estranged daughter, Charlotte, who is struggling with a difficult pregnancy. As Peter tries to mend their relationship and prepare for his grandchild's arrival, he is forced to confront a dark secret from his past that threatens to unravel his fragile peace.

Critical Reception

Blood received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Paul Bettany's performance and the film's tense atmosphere, but criticism for its predictable plot and uneven pacing. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the emotional depth but finding some aspects underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Paul Bettany's compelling central performance.

  • The film offers a brooding and atmospheric, albeit familiar, thriller.

  • Some critics found the narrative progression to be somewhat predictable.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is not readily available for this film, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

Director Nick Murphy also directed the acclaimed Netflix series 'Ozark' and the film 'The Grip of Jazz'.

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