Blood Ties
Crime-thriller about a man released from prison (Clive Owen) following a serious offense. He is reluctantly greeted by his police officer brother (Billy Crudup). On either side of the law, they face off over organised crime in 70s New York.
2013Rating: R16France, USAEnglish, Italian & Spanish
DramaThriller
Blood Ties / Reviews
Time Out
If you hear an unearthly sound during Blood Ties, it might be Sidney Lumet's ghost attempting to contact his lawyer.
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The Guardian
A cunningly chosen soundtrack featuring the likes of Ace Frehley, Al Wilson and the Isley Brothers attempts to paper over the cracks withcool, but it's not convincing.
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Hollywood Reporter
This overlong and anemic drama features an impressive cast but is too inert to catch on with critics or audiences.
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Empire Magazine
Canet, who showed his aptitude with the gripping Tell No One, can't bring this dull period piece to life.
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