A crime thriller that explores the impact of the opioid crisis on a family of drug dealers in rural Appalachia. The film follows the Conley siblings, Kip (Josh Hartnett), Josie (Margarita Levieva), and Boots (Owen Teague), as they struggle to survive and escape their bleak situation. The film is directed by Anthony Jerjen, in his feature debut, and written by Andrew Crabtree.
Strong performances throughout the movie, particularly from Hartnett and Levieva, who effectively capture the depth and desperation of their respective roles. In addition, the movie portrays the grim reality of the opioid crisis, highlighting how it impacts not just the addicts but also the dealers, the police, and the community. The violence and ethical quandaries that come with the territory are not downplayed in the movie.
But the movie also has certain shortcomings, such a slow pace, a predictable plot, and a lack of inventiveness. The movie focuses on clichés and tropes and offers nothing fresh or unexpected for the genre. Additionally, there are sequences in the movie that drag on and don't have enough suspense or intensity. The movie's climax is particularly underwhelming since it resolves matters too neatly and conveniently while ignoring more significant problems or repercussions.
To sum up, Inherit the Viper is a passable crime thriller that addresses a timely and significant subject, but it is not a particularly noteworthy or influential movie. Although it does not stand out among other films of a similar genre, it is nonetheless worth seeing for the performances and the social satire. It gets a five out of ten from me.
Strong performances throughout the movie, particularly from Hartnett and Levieva, who effectively capture the depth and desperation of their respective roles. In addition, the movie portrays the grim reality of the opioid crisis, highlighting how it impacts not just the addicts but also the dealers, the police, and the community. The violence and ethical quandaries that come with the territory are not downplayed in the movie.
But the movie also has certain shortcomings, such a slow pace, a predictable plot, and a lack of inventiveness. The movie focuses on clichés and tropes and offers nothing fresh or unexpected for the genre. Additionally, there are sequences in the movie that drag on and don't have enough suspense or intensity. The movie's climax is particularly underwhelming since it resolves matters too neatly and conveniently while ignoring more significant problems or repercussions.
To sum up, Inherit the Viper is a passable crime thriller that addresses a timely and significant subject, but it is not a particularly noteworthy or influential movie. Although it does not stand out among other films of a similar genre, it is nonetheless worth seeing for the performances and the social satire. It gets a five out of ten from me.