A man tries to warn his brother away from the new girlfriend he brings home during Thanksgiving, but ends up becoming infatuated with her in the process.
The Vicious Kind upends the heavily tread dysfunctional family drama in ways that are unique, surprising and memorable.
– Gary Goldstein,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Dec 2009
fresh:
Inevitably, the film devolves into weepy catharsis, but with slick cinematography and colorfully cruel dialogue for Scott to chew up and spit at every member of this fine ensemble.
– Aaron Hillis,
L.A. Weekly,
14 Dec 2009
fresh:
Indie drama reveals talent in front of and behind the camera.
– Frank Scheck,
Hollywood Reporter,
14 Dec 2009
fresh:
It's the sort of Sundance-approved movie that takes place in a stereotypically bleak rural locale, while an acoustic guitar twangs mournfully over the soundtrack.
– Nick Schager,
Time Out New York,
10 Feb 2010
rotten:
The characters spend far too much time working through their problems with drama-deadening directness.