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Inherit the Viper

2019

Anthony Jerjen

Valorie Curry, Josh Hartnett, Bruce Dern, Margarita Levieva ...

4.9

191

Thriller. Drama Crime thriller about three siblings in Appalachia getting by as local opioids dealers, trying not to get caught in the spiral of violence that comes with the territory. For siblings Kip (Josh Hartnett) and Josie (Margarita Levieva), dealing opioids isn’t just their family business—it’s their only means of survival. When a deal goes fatally wrong, Kip decides he wants out. But Kip’s attempt to escape his family’s legacy ignites a powder ... [+]

	Author	Review
United States	Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter	"Unfortunately, for all its admirable intentions and the terrific performances by its talented ensemble, 'Inherit the Viper' fails to have any genuine impact"	NEU
United States	David Ehrlich IndieWire	"An undercooked crime thriller (...) but Anthony Jerjen’s debut feature can be compelling for how it explores the core ironies of a modern plague"	NEU
United States	Glenn Kenny The New York Times	"A terse, controlled thriller about how the family ties that bind are tested by criminality and amorality"	POS
United States	Noel Murray Los Angeles Times	"At both its highest and its lowest, “Inherit the Viper” lacks excitement. The action sequences are sparse, and the plot is underdeveloped"	NEU
	Muriel Del Don Cineuropa	"Anthony Jerjen successfully avoids the pitfall of moralism (...) The result is raw and direct. It’s a slice of life filmed where hope has been replaced by despair."	POS
Canada	Chris Agar Screen Rant	"A standard crime film that is somewhat bolstered by the family dynamic at its center and some solid performances."	NEU
United States	Rex Reed The New York Observer	"Nothing saves ‘Inherit the Viper’ from its lackluster take on the opioid crisis (...) Rating: ★ (out of 4)"	NEG
United States	Roger Ebert rogerebert.com	"Evocatively moody atmosphere, a timely subject, and a fine performance by Josh Hartnett cannot help 'Inherit the Viper' overcome its clunky dialogue and formulaic storyline.(...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"	NEU
United States	Dennis Harvey Variety	"(It) doesn’t arrive at anything truly memorable as either drama or thriller, but still provides a reasonably engrossing, well-crafted mix of both"	POS

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