Blood Out

This is the film analysis for the film Blood Out (2011).

PLOT SUMMARY

Blood Out (2011) centers on Michael Savion’s (Luke Goss, Blade II, Hellboy II, Death Race 2, One Night With the King) semi-vigilante quest to investigate his brother, David’s murder. After he confronts the city detectives responsible for not investigating David’s gang-related murder, Michael, a small-town lawman, is forced to give up his badge to pursue an undercover operation solo.

He transforms into a gang member, skilled and knowledgeable about gang life and territorial wars, and maintains his focus despite tests and challenges that arise throughout his journey. The narrative leads to Michael’s discovery of David’s murderer, culminating in him winning a blood match.

At the end of Blood Out, Michael makes a life-changing decision in rescuing David’s pregnant girlfriend.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

General Learning Objectives

By the end of this film analysis, you will be able to do the following:

Summarize the plot.

Outline Michael’s strategy for going undercover.

Define Michael’s setbacks.

Interpret how the writer/director creates Michael’s setbacks.

Create a film analysis.

Define how the theme of setback is explored within the analysis.

Applied Learning Objectives

By the end of this discussion, you will be able to apply the Seven Stages of Setback, as explored in Overcoming Setback: Five Keys for Entering & Exiting Correction (Favors, 2021).

Missed Opportunity

Punishment

Pain

Correction

Recovery

Restoration

Advance

NARRATIVE PLOTS

The narrative structure centers and hangs on one major plot: Michael’s setbacks. There are two sub-plots: David’s Setback and the Drug Dealer’s Setback(s).

PURPOSE & GOALS

The purpose of this film analysis is the following:

Explore how the writer/director creates setbacks for the major character.

Focus on writer/director decisions and strategies used within the film to further and time setbacks.

The goal of the film analysis is the following:

Outline the writer/director plot decisions.

Interpret writer/director plot decisions based on the attitudes, belief system, and actions of the central character.

Apply the concept of setback as a theme.

Create a rationale statement for why using setback as a theme is appropriate.

APPLICATION

Analyzing Blood Out: Using Setback as a Theme

Introduction to the Film Analysis

This audio lecture introduces the film analysis of Blood Out (2011), focusing on the learning objectives, plot summary, and the suggestion of one major plot with two sub-plots. These are select frames of the original full film analysis, which is available on the YouTube Channel Favors Film Analysis.

Career Setback: Michael Kills a Child

This audio lecture introduces Michael Savion’s first setback for the film and his career setback in contributing to the death of a child during a police raid. These are select frames of the original full film analysis, which is available on the YouTube Channel Favors Film Analysis.

Family Setback: Michael’s Brother is Killed

This audio lecture explores Michaels family setback. It briefly outlines Michael’s discovery of his brother David’s death and the feeling of being unable to help him. These are select frames of the original full film analysis, which is available on the YouTube Channel Favors Film Analysis.

Professional Setback: Michael Can’t Get Support

This audio lecture explores Michael’s professional setback in trying to obtain answers for his brother’s murder. He is met with opposition from a neighboring precinct. These are select frames of the original full film analysis, which is available on the YouTube Channel Favors Film Analysis.

Territorial Setback: When You Can’t Defend Your Territory

This audio lecture explores the first territorial setback when Michael confronts the first gang while undercover. The Indigo crew are supposed to know their territory, but one man, Michael, confronts them on their own territory, they are defenseless. Michael makes his introduction as a pseudo-criminal. These are select frames of the original full film analysis, which is available on the YouTube Channel Favors Film Analysis.

Territorial Setback: Michael’s Character

This audio lecture explores one of multiple territorial setbacks, focusing on Michael’s character in the film. These are select frames of the original full film analysis, which is available on the YouTube Channel Favors Film Analysis.

Territorial Setback: When You’re Not Skilled at Your “Craft”

This audio lecture explores one of multiple territorial setbacks, focusing on the inability of gang members to defend and sustain their territory when confronted with an enemy in Anthony and Michael. These are select frames of the original full film analysis, which is available on the YouTube Channel Favors Film Analysis.

Territorial Setback: Crossing the Color Line

This audio lecture explores one of multiple territorial setbacks, focusing on when Michael and Anthony cross the color line to fight multiple gang members and crews. It shows bias because they only cross color lines to fight black and not fight white. These are select frames of the original full film analysis, which is available on the YouTube Channel Favors Film Analysis.

Ethical Setback: Michael Goes Undercover

This audio lecture explores Michael’s ethical setback in choosing to go undercover to find out his brother’s killer. Michael chooses to go undercover solo without help. Michael becomes a criminal and engages in criminal activity. These are select frames of the original full film analysis, which is available on the YouTube Channel Favors Film Analysis.

First Strategy Setback: Michael Exhibits Cop-Like Tendencies

This audio lecture explores Michael’s first strategy setback in using his organizational and leadership skills to manage a raid. Michael’s behavior causes Anya to suspect that he may not be who he says he is. These are select frames of the original full film analysis, which is available on the YouTube Channel Favors Film Analysis.

Romantic Setback: Michael Lowers His Defenses

This audio lecture explores Michael’s romantic setback with Anya who he engages in a sexual encounter. Anya later collects his DNA while he is asleep, as she does with every unsuspecting member of the crew. These are select frames of the original full film analysis, which is available on the YouTube Channel Favors Film Analysis.

Moral Setback: Michael’s Crossroad Moment

This audio lecture explores Michael’s moral setback represented as a crossroad moment. Billy, his partner, gives a moral imperative that requires Michael to reassess his strategies. These are select frames of the original full film analysis, which is available on the YouTube Channel Favors Film Analysis.

Second Strategy Setback: Michael Reveals Himself

This audio lecture explores Michael’s second strategy setback in revealing his connection to David, Gloria’s boyfriend and Michael’s brother. Gloria essentially tells her brother, which may make it difficult for Michael to sustain his cover. Michael is forced to reveal himself to Anya, who reveals herself as a federal agent. These are select frames of the original full film analysis, which is available on the YouTube Channel Favors Film Analysis.

Personal Setback: Michael Struggles with Hector Gonzalez

This audio lecture explores Michael’s struggle with Hector Gonzalez at the end of the film. Throughout the film, Michael is able to take down his opponent. At the end of the movie, however, Michael is challenged with the fight, unable to sustain a hold on his opponent until the very end. These are select frames of the original full film analysis, which is available on the YouTube Channel Favors Film Analysis.

Resolving Setback: Michael Helps David’s Girlfriend

This audio lecture explores Michael’s decision to help David’s girlfriend, Gloria, at the end of the film. Gloria serves as a substitute for David, who he couldn’t help. These are select frames of the original full film analysis, which is available on the YouTube Channel Favors Film Analysis.

Applying the Seven Stages of Setback & Conclusion

This audio lecture introduces and applies the seven stages of setback to the film, beginning with missed opportunity and following up with the six remaining stages: punishment, pain, correction, recovery, restoration, and advance. The lecture applies the stages to Michael as the main character and to the roles of the writer and director and their guidance of the film’s narrative. These are select frames of the original full film analysis, which is available on the YouTube Channel Favors Film Analysis.

FULL FILM ANALYSIS

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