Review of Inherent Vice (2014) by Zach M — 10 Dec 2016

Truly a great mystery accompanied by clever dialogue and smart direction. This is another huge success by master PT Anderson.

This review of Inherent Vice (2014) was written by Zach M on 10 Dec 2016.

Inherent Vice has generally received positive reviews.

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By Linkedin M (2) on 26 May 2017

Skip this movie, too long, gross and overly disjoint This movie is highly disjoint and very staccato in the way it comes across…

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By Amheretojudge (1,029) on 18 Feb 2018

The mythological vocabulary of Anderson wonders me more than it intrigues me, the case might as well be a dead end…

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By Arth J (756) on 04 Feb 2018

I don't think I liked this movie but still you have to give credit to Anderson for yet another ambitious and weird movie…

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By Michael H (3,299) on 26 May 2017

I wish I had something smart to say about Inherent Vice, but I think it wishes the same thing…

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