In this video essay I explore 2020's Bloodshot to dive into the history behind the film, the failed franchise based on Valiant comics, and offer up some of my personal thoughts on the project.

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Chapters:

Intro: 0:00

Behind the Film: 0:41

Why it Failed: 5:55

My Thoughts: 7:36

Conclusion: 13:36

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Music Attribution:

"Vibing Over Venus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Study and Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Smooth Lovin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Apero Hour" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Backbeat Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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