Review of Inherent Vice (2014) by Lyn — 08 Jun 2015

This is the worst possible kind of time-wasting DVD ... the cast & quirks are good enough that you can't watch while multitasking, yet the loose mumbling & vague plot are just not that interesting.

Joaquin Phoenix wears the same expression on his mutton-chop mug throughout, that of a clueless Wolfman Jack. He's supposedly a private investigator, but he never seems to have a case (or means of support?) and never investigates anything except the fate & whereabouts of his ex-girlfriend.

There are smatterings of "L.A. Confidential" -- minus the wrenching emotion -- and some droll & delightful turns by an excellent supporting cast. Honestly glad when this meandering thing was over, though.