Inherit the Viper tells the story of a family living in rural America that sells opioids to get by. I want to start by saying I understand how some people may not like this film. It deals with a pretty hard topic to watch as the main characters are enabling addiction in their community. In addition, there are some pretty dark scenes involving Kip (portrayed by Josh Hartnett), Josie (portrayed by Margarita Levieva), and Boots (portrayed by Owen Teague).
With that being said, I really enjoyed this movie. I thought that despite the low budget the film looks good. I enjoyed the storyline between the siblings and how their situation affects each differently. I also liked that the film has dark moments but also good moments. I also really enjoyed Kip's character and how he try's to balance his moral character with the needs of his family.
However, the film does have flaws. I thought some scenes had plot holes - namely how did Boots not see his brother following him early in the movie when it is clear from the camera shots that he was alone on the road. Or how does Boot's friend explain to everyone that his brother was missing along with a shot up car? Or how does boots explain to police how his car was abandoned and set on fire in a random work field. Along with this, I get Josie is not supposed to be a liked character but one scene in particular that she engages in just seemed a bit much. Again I understood why she did it but the film seemed to be added an action that seemed above where she would go.
Keeping this in mind, I think this is a good popcorn flick. - 6/10.
With that being said, I really enjoyed this movie. I thought that despite the low budget the film looks good. I enjoyed the storyline between the siblings and how their situation affects each differently. I also liked that the film has dark moments but also good moments. I also really enjoyed Kip's character and how he try's to balance his moral character with the needs of his family.
However, the film does have flaws. I thought some scenes had plot holes - namely how did Boots not see his brother following him early in the movie when it is clear from the camera shots that he was alone on the road. Or how does Boot's friend explain to everyone that his brother was missing along with a shot up car? Or how does boots explain to police how his car was abandoned and set on fire in a random work field. Along with this, I get Josie is not supposed to be a liked character but one scene in particular that she engages in just seemed a bit much. Again I understood why she did it but the film seemed to be added an action that seemed above where she would go.
Keeping this in mind, I think this is a good popcorn flick. - 6/10.