Devil's Peak Review: Billy Bob Thornton's Fierce in Tepid Backwoods Crime Drama

An Appalachian meth kingpin runs afoul of politicians and his weary son when the teen's drug-addicted mother returns home. Devil's Peak combines dysfunctional family drama with backwoods gangster betrayals. It unfortunately does neither well in a simple narrative with logistical flaws and rote performances. A bald, tattooed, and menacing Billy Bob Thornton props up the film with alpha male bravado. He nails being an abusive father that alternates between punches and hugs. His dominating swagger highlights downbeats that muddle pacing. Devil's Peak needed to disseminate that energy to liven the supporting cast.

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