Viper in the Fist streaming
Genre
Drama
Year
2004
Runtime
1h40

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Metascore

Viper in the Fist

A tale of family resilience and coming-of-age

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Synopsis

Viper in the Fist, also known as Vipère au poing, is a French drama film released in 2004 starring Catherine Frot. The movie is an adaptation of the semi-autobiographical novel by Hervé Bazin. It tells the story of a young boy named Jean Rezeau, who faces the tyranny of his mother, a cold and manipulative woman. Despite the harsh conditions he grows up in, Jean learns to navigate through the cruelty and find moments of joy and solidarity with his siblings. The film explores themes of family dynamics, resilience, and the coming-of-age journey of a determined young boy.

Cast

  • Catherine Frot

    Catherine Frot

    Paule "Folcoche" Rézeau

  • Jacques Villeret

    Jacques Villeret

    Jacques Rézeau

  • Jules Sitruk

    Jules Sitruk

    Jean Rézeau

  • Cherie Lunghi

    Cherie Lunghi

    Miss Chilton

  • Hannah Taylor-Gordon

    Hannah Taylor-Gordon

    Fine

  • Richard Bremmer

    Richard Bremmer

    Abbé Traquet

Reviews

Viper in the Fist received a mix of reviews from critics. While some praised the powerful performances, especially Catherine Frot's portrayal of the cold and oppressive mother, others found the narrative to be lacking depth. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 65% approval rating, with an average rating of 6.2/10. IMDb users rated the film at 6.4/10, applauding its raw depiction of family struggles and emotional turmoil. Metacritic scored Viper in the Fist at 57/100, highlighting the realistic portrayal of the central character's growth and resilience. Overall, the film has been appreciated for its compelling story and strong performances, despite some criticisms of pacing and narrative execution.