Based on Thomas Pynchon’s 2009 novel of the same name, 2014’s Inherent Vice was written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and released to mixed reviews. Some critics thought the plot to be too convoluted and often difficult to follow, but the award nominations, including two Academy Awards nominations and a Best Actor Golden Globe Award nomination, indicated that at least some thought otherwise.
The film touts no shortage of star power, with an impressive cast that includes the likes of Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston, Eric Roberts, Reese Witherspoon, Benicio del Toro, Jena Malone, Joanna Newsom, Jeannie Berlin, Maya Rudolph, Michael K. Williams and Martin Short. Inherent Vice marks Paul Thomas Anderson’s second major collaboration with Joaquin Phoenix following 2012’s The Master, although much of the supporting casts can be seen making appearances throughout Anderson’s many films as well.
While the cast alone would be reason enough to watch the film, the plot certainly doesn’t disappoint either. It follows private investigator Larry "Doc" Sportello, a 1970’s California stoner hippie, who gets involved in the seedy Los Angeles criminal underworld following the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend and her wealthy boyfriend. While themes of drug culture and counterculture make the film just a little less than family friendly, it’s still an entertaining watch by all accounts, one that could be appreciated by mystery buffs and comedy fans alike.
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