Product Details

• Actors: Adam Scott, Brittany Snow, Alex Frost, J.K. Simmons
• Directors: Lee Toland Krieger
• Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Studio: IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT
• DVD Release Date: February 23, 2010
• Run Time: 92 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002XUBE0U
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,653 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "The Vicious Kind" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

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. Studio: Image Entertainment Release Date: 02/23/2010 Starring: Adam Scott Brittany Snow Run time: 92 minutes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great performances, decent DVD, February 18, 2010

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Steve Kuehl "SLV Video" (Boulder Creek, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Vicious Kind (DVD)

Another indie that flew under the radar, but without a doubt deserves a watch. The family angst story of two brothers interested in the same woman aggravated by bad dad relations sounds old, but the acting carries through very believably and the DVD quality turned out solid.

The Connecticut locations add a relevant blandness to these characters' dysfunctional relationships and mommy/daddy issues, but Adam Scott shines through in what I would consider his break-out performance (he got some kudos for the lame film August, and usually most recognized as being that bad brother in Step Brothers). Brittany Snow was given some notice for her bold and slightly forward role here, but I think she broke that barrier with On the Doll. I like what everyone showed here, so even though it gets slow a few times and does not explain all of the character outbursts, it should keep the discerning indie viewer entertained.

The picture and sound quality are adequate and showed no real shortcomings. The supplements include:
* Behind the scenes, 16:19 minutes. Director interviews spliced with too much clip footage, but he gives a thorough background on creation and actor support in making this film.
* Deleted scenes, 5 totaling 6:30 minutes. Four of them have optional commentary. Glad they were cut.
* Extended scenes, 5 totaling 16 minutes. Worth the watch if you REALLY liked the acting.
* Two commentaries, one with director solo and one with him and Scott.

English and Spanish subs, 5.1 English only.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Superb acting really carry this story..., February 14, 2010

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Stuart Milton (Luton UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Vicious Kind (DVD)

I watched this more for J.K Simmons who plays the Father. He is superb as always but it's Adam Scott and Brittany Snow who really carry this picture. I was pretty blown away by Adam Scott in this picture. A superb performance, this guy has to be seen more. Not to give too much away I was expecting this to be more twisted than it actually turned out to be. But if you appreciate acting this is a must see. Only giving it Four as it did feel like it was plodding in places........over all well worth seeing.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I fine movie well worth your time, December 1, 2010

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Barry Brandon (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Vicious Kind (DVD)

Oh boy this movie had me squirming in my seat as it covers some not so fun family issues and the age old keep your hands off your brothers girl dude. Our main man Caleb (Adam Scott) is a man in need of a friend or someone who could just shake him and tell him to snap out of it boy. Caleb falls for the wrong girl despite his better judgement, some of us can relate I am sure. Adam Scott who plays Caleb is a great actor in my book and really makes this movie work. I fine movie well worth your time.