But while the film comes off as intimate and claustrophobic in a way that adds to the tension, it also may have benefited from a relatively big set piece. Even an exploding car may have gone a long way.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-24 00:09:59">January 24, 2025 at 12:09 AM EST</time>

But while the film comes off as intimate and claustrophobic in a way that adds to the tension, it also may have benefited from a relatively big set piece. Even an exploding car may have gone a long…{ai:summary}<p>The film's intimate and claustrophobic atmosphere enhances its tension, but it might have been improved with a larger set piece, such as an exploding car, to elevate the stakes. </p><p>#culture</p>

Spy tale ‘Inheritance’ falls short on thrills

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