It took me a while to tune in (or more accurately tune out) to the frequencies of Inherent Vice. Even when I did all the great stuff ended up being heavily diluted by everything else in the excessive running time. I didn't have a problem not fully understanding what was happening (I don't think I understood Chinatown, The Big Sleep or numerous other noirs). I can understand how parts of the film are likely to sink in and have more significance on subsequent viewings but I have a problem with a director making a two and half hour film and then claiming it requires multiple viewings to appreciate. I liked less than half of the film so why would I subject myself to it again?
February 05, 2015 at 11:32PM
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