Review of Inherent Vice (2014) by Zadaris2021 — 21 Jul 2015
Much like any Paul Thomas Anderson film, this will grow on you. I've come to trust this director after having seen The Master and There Will Be Blood, (Punch-Drunk Love too). If he makes the film then I know there's something worth investigating here.
I took my time with this film and watched it multiple times - letting it play even while I fall asleep sometimes. The comedy is rather strong and Brolin and Phoenix give stellar portrayals of their respective archetype.
Brolin (brawny cop with a soft side, perhaps) gives off this hilarious anger that he lets loose occasionally, and Phoenix (peace and love private investigator) is very easy-going while peering at the information he gathers through a cloud of marijuana smoke.
The one thing that will make his character tick though - Shasta Fay. This film, like anything PTA, must be watched more than once.
This review of Inherent Vice (2014) was written by Zadaris2021 on 21 Jul 2015.
Inherent Vice has generally received positive reviews.
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