Review of Inherent Vice (2014) by Savannah H — 14 Jan 2015

Stoner comedy meets detective mystery all done in the modernist style.

This review of Inherent Vice (2014) was written by Savannah H on 14 Jan 2015.

Inherent Vice has generally received positive reviews.

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By Abbie Bernstein (403) for Assignment X (330) on 19 Dec 2018

We're impressed with the evocation of times gone by and with Anderson's ability to adapt Pynchon's dense prose for the screen…

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By Avr50 (36) on 25 May 2017

I usually never said that a peformance can save a movie, but in this case, Joaquin phoenix really saves the movie (just a little) His performance…

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By Sandrine A (64) on 19 May 2017

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By Michael G (2,333) on 29 Jun 2017

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By Harish A (5) on 05 Aug 2018

Anderson succeeds in being as confusing and befuddling as Pynchon! Kudos…

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By Alistair Ryder (351) for Cinemole (129) on 23 Oct 2018

I connected on an emotional level with it the first time, but I suspect I may find it better on repeat viewings; there is a masterpiece in…

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By Aditya M (389) on 09 Oct 2018

I love PT Anderson and this has become my favorite PTA film. A triumph…

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By Hdluke24 (1) on 05 May 2018

Not PTA's best. I think it was too long - dialogs were not really engaging. Big Lebowski reference is a bit forced. It was painful to watch…

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By El M (15) on 29 Dec 2017

Joaquin was robbed of any number of honors for his portrayal of Doc.... dirty feet and all…

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By Timm S (1,294) on 01 Dec 2017

I Think You Can Tell PT-Anderson Wrote This Over A Number Of Heavy Drinking-Weedbake Sessions & Tied It All Together With A Few Key Scenes…

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