So it goes with “Inherit the Viper,” a routine small-town neo-noir set in an economically depressed Ohio town ravaged by opioid addiction. The best moments in “Inherit the Viper” are also the most specific about who the siblings are, and about how they conduct their business. The worst moments go broader, using Kip’s military service and Josie’s icy pragmatism as a shorthand to explain their choices. AdvertisementAt both its highest and its lowest, “Inherit the Viper” lacks excitement. 'Inherit the Viper' Rated: R, for drug content, violence and pervasive languageRunning time: 1 hour, 24 minutesPlaying: Arena Cinelounge, Hollywood

Source: Los Angeles Times January 09, 2020 01:30 UTC