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Critic Ben Kenigsberg

...the deftness with comedy and actors are at a level that few filmmakers working today could achieve.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Matt Zoller Seitz
rated 10

...a richer, deeper, sweeter, but equally funny movie. It owes a great deal to laid-back, character-and-atmosphere driven 1970s L.A.

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Ian Nathan
rated 8

Just relax and let this beautiful, haunting, hilarious, chaotic, irritating and possibly profound tragicomedy wash over you.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Xan Brooks
rated 8

...turns out to be a ramshackle triumph; a colourful detour disguised as a crime caper, making antic hay from Thomas Pynchon's 2009 novel.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Kasper Løvborg
rated 8

‘Inherent Vice’ føles ikke nær så lang, som den er, for filmens tidsboble (...) er et så livligt tilholdssted, at man nemt kunne få lyst til at vende tilbage igen og igen bare for at hænge ud med Doc.

Read full review at Soundvenue
Critic Frederik Asschenfeldt Vandrup
rated 7

Inherent Vice er ingen lettilgængelig krimi i klassisk format, men som let tåget tidsbillede af et samfund, der kortvarigt var revet fra hinanden, rummer den interessante perspektiver, en skæv og akavet humor...

Read full review at Cinemazone
Critic Kerstin Gezelius
rated 8

Man har bara sina instinkter, sitt luktsinne, sitt samvete och sin intuition att gå på. Precis som i konsten, tänker väl Anderson och satsar allt på sinnlighetskortet. Och humorn. På visuellt trolleri som är gjort på plats...

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter
Critic Lars Bukdahl
rated 7

...et decideret stoner-­epos om undergravningen af såvel den amerikanske som den californiske drøm.

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko

Cast & Crew

Alina Gatti
As Howdy Doper's Phone Voice (voice)
Alina Gatti
Director
Eric Roberts
As Michael Z. Wolfmann
Owen Wilson
As Coy Harlingen
Benicio del Toro
As Sauncho Smilax

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Inherent Vice is a movie that delves into the dark and complex world of drug-fueled detective Larry "Doc" Sportello, who investigates the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend Shasta Fay Hepworth's new lover Michael Z. "Mickey" Wolfmann. Doc's investigation leads him down a dangerous path filled with twists and turns, as he encounters a cast of shady characters, including a member of the Black Guerrilla Family, a deadly hitman, and an international drug smuggling operation known as the Golden Fang. As Doc delves deeper into the case, he finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. Along the way, he must confront his own demons and confront the harsh realities of the world around him. With a star-studded cast, including Joaquin Phoenix as Doc Sportello, Josh Brolin as Bigfoot Bjornsen, Owen Wilson as Coy Harlingen, Reese Witherspoon as Penny, and Jena Malone as Hope Harlingen, Inherent Vice offers a thrilling ride full of suspense and intrigue that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. The movie's unique plot is full of unexpected twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end. With its dark and gritty atmosphere, combined with stunning visuals and an impressive soundtrack featuring Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood, Inherent Vice is a must-see for fans of crime dramas or anyone looking for a compelling story with a unique and atmospheric setting. Overalll, Inherent Vice is an immersive and engaging film that promises to leave viewers on the edge of their seats until the final credits roll.

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Inherent Vice was released in theaters on January 9, 2015.