Licorice Pizza

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Licorice Pizza

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Released Dec 25, 2021

2h 13m

Comedy

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LICORICE PIZZA is the story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film tracks the treacherous navigation of first love.

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Critics Consensus

Licorice Pizza finds Paul Thomas Anderson shifting into a surprisingly comfortable gear -- and getting potentially star-making performances out of his fresh-faced leads.

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Audience Says

Licorice Pizza might make you nostalgic for your own youth -- if you don't mind drifting through what passes for its plot, that is.

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Tom Shone

Times (UK)

... As perversely delicious as its title.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 8, 2022

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Victoria Luxford

BBC.com

Really stands up alongside (Anderson’s best work). It feels authentic for the time, and gives us a new star in Cooper Hoffman

Rated: 5/5

Jun 17, 2022

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Guy Lodge

Film of the Week

Licorice Pizza, like Phantom Thread, is a study of magnetic human connection that isn’t necessarily good for either party — but then, magnetic human connection rarely thinks that way, or thinks at all.

Jun 1, 2022

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William Stottor

Loud and Clear Reviews

Like taking a time machine back to the 1970s, Licorice Pizza is a delightful piece of cinema, one rich with detail, character and an undeniably charming playfulness.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 18, 2024

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Calum Cooper

Flick Feast

Licorice Pizza proves an aptly named film. It’s a title that captures both the hallucinogenic nostalgia of the film’s visual and musical prowess, and the bizarre nature of its story and setting.

Jul 15, 2024

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Dave Giannini

InSession Film

It is a grand, fun, romantic ride, that I guess will provide even more greatness on rewatch.

Feb 24, 2024

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Evan M

a return-to-form from PTA

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/23/22

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Ann P

Iit was adorable, the best flick I have seen in a while!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/03/22

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Carla A

Uplifting and nostalgic, loved the escape

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/27/22

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Rik m

An eclectic, frequently cringe worthy romance that we loved. Look for those cameo roles from the big stars and see how much fun/ creepy they are.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/27/22

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Angel

It was a fun and wild ride. But the plot was haphazard. This story is more in the vein of Inherent Vice, than his other movies. As a viewer one benefits from enjoying the ride rather than expecting it to flow. It was a fun story and the acting was great. It's just not a PT Anderson masterpiece.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/28/22

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Kathleen

The movie was somewhat entertaining, but so unrealistic and disjointed. (LIcorice Pizza) The acting was good, but not great.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/27/22

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Paul Thomas Anderson

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Alana Haim

Alana Kane

Cooper Hoffman

Gary Valentine

Sean Penn

Jack Holden

Tom Waits

Rex Blau

Bradley Cooper

Jon Peters

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Synopsis

LICORICE PIZZA is the story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film tracks the treacherous navigation of first love.

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Producer: Sara Murphy, Adam Somner, Paul Thomas Anderson
Screenwriter: Paul Thomas Anderson
Distributor: MGM
Production Co: Ghoulardi Film Company
Rating: R (Sexual Material|Language|Some Drug Use)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 2021, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $17.3M
Runtime: 2h 13m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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