Can a bad twist ruin a good movie? Can a good twist save a flawed film? Are both possible? These are the sorts of things that run through your head when watching a flick that’s overly reliant on a third act surprise.
Inheritance, out today, certainly thinks it’s being more clever than it actually is, but it’s a case where that poor choice doesn’t torpedo the whole thing.
A chillingly ominous vibe and a standout turn by Simon Pegg, acting very much against type, helps to make this one worth your time.
Plus, if the twist manages to surprise you? All the better. The film is a mystery and a thriller, wrapped up in a bit of melodrama, to boot.
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