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There's a major difference between Inheritance and The Godfather -- and that's a lack of epic and thematic sweep.
Robert Denerstein, Denver Rocky Mountain News
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The Inheritance
Overview
A young Danish man, Christoffer, lives a life of joy and happiness with his wife Maria in Stockholm. When his father dies his mother insists that Christoffer take over management of the family industry which is in danger of bankruptcy. He is torn between his chosen life and his sense of duty to his family and its past. When he chooses to step in as manager his family life and self-respect languish.
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75%
Tomatometer
Fresh
What makes The Inheritance so watchable, and so different from recent couples dramas like Closer, is that these privileged people are decent, likable and struggling to do the right thing.
Michael Booth, Denver Post
Fresh
In his role, Thomsen is strong and convincing.
Bob Longino, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Fresh
Highly dramatic and intensely emotional, blessed with strong themes and an unstoppable narrative drive, it is adult, intelligent entertainment of a kind we rarely see these days.
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
Fresh
Fly's heartbreaking drama about a man who inherits a ton of power and buckets of sorrow will tell you all you need to know about the soul-destroying nature of corporate culture.
Ella Taylor, L.A. Weekly
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