Plenty of talent is on display in front of and behind the camera in this psychological thriller based on the acclaimed TV miniseries.

At times, "Blood," feels like a slightly-filled-out television police procedural with better cinematography, but the performances have an almost Shakespearean grandeur.

The landscape cinematography is often eye-pleasing, but the script is labored, filled with clichs and never allows for character development.

A little more foundation in front would be a good thing, but on the whole, it works.