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INHERENT VICE
August 7, 2015  | By David Bianculli  | 2 comments

Cinemax, 7:25 p.m. ET

 
When a movie is directed and adapted by Paul Thomas Anderson, and based on a novel by Thomas Pynchon, it’s not going to be a straightforward narrative – or, for that matter, an easily described or analyzed movie. It’s strange, that’s for sure – and Joaquin Phoenix, as 1970s pot-addled private eye Larry “Doc” Sportello, adds to his roster of increasingly interesting and unusual film roles. I’m looking forward to seeing this 2014 movie again, because after the first viewing, I left wondering what the hell I’d just seen. The performances, like the performers, hardly seem to belong in the same movie, but they’re certainly odd enough to sample. Phoenix’s co-stars include his old screen teammate Reese Witherspoon, as well as Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Benicio Del Toro and Martin Short.
 
 
 
 
 
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wilberfan
Jesus. Why give me an "error sending mail" notice each time I try and submit this comment? Feel free to delete as many of these as you can manage... Sorry.
Aug 7, 2015   |  Reply
 
Linda Donovan
Sorry, wilberfan. It's a problem we've been having since our server meltdown. We're working on it. But thanks for commenting!
Aug 7, 2015
 
 
 
wilberfan
This massive PTA fan still hasn't forgiven him for this mess of a movie. Not sure I'll ever be able to. Just reading about it makes me want to watch "Boogie Nights" again, for the 67th time...
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