The Vicious Kind 2009

Nick Schager, Time Out: 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. Read more

Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: The Vicious Kind upends the heavily tread dysfunctional family drama in ways that are unique, surprising and memorable. Read more

Aaron Hillis, L.A. Weekly: 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. Read more

Kyle Smith, New York Post: Read more