French thriller well worth a look

French thrillers are usually worth watching, and 'The Serpent' (Metrodome, €24.99) passes the test in style.

When photographer Vincent Mandel (Yvan Attal) finds himself caught up in a messy divorce and is attempting to win custody of his children, he receives a blast from the past when Joseph Plender (Clovis Cornillac) turns up holding a childhood grudge and, unfortunately, also seeking revenge.

Director Eric Barbier handles the action pretty well as the film moves relentlessly towards a dramatic conclusion. Bond girl Olga Kurylenko also makes an appearance. Extras include the obligatory making of featurette, plus interviews with Barbier, Kurylenko and producer Eric Jehelmann.

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