Review of Licorice Pizza (2021) by Hardkot — 27 Mar 2022

Retro rom com.

I was intriguied of this film: Paul Thomas Anderson, romcom, 70th, teens. And I was dissapointed, but the film is not bad.

So what I like: story, dialogs, characters are relly interesting and fresh, also 70th atmosphere is great, colors, clothing, This part of film is really enjoyable and I think that only by this part I can recommend to watch this film.

Acting - actors are try their best. and it's realy good performance,but nothing special as for me. As a rom com I think that it's too sweety characters are not evolving their relationships through whole film. It's very important especialy for romcoms. Next sentence is spoiler why I don't like it. -> At the beginning they are "friends" that not sure what to do next with each other and at the end of the film they are still "friends" that are not sure how to live with each other. I don't believe that their romance will have ending. So that's why I think ending is bad and unlogical.

I can not recommend this film as good romcom, but for PTA fans it will be good experience. Also I think it's very ordinary film to be nominated for best picture of the year.