By now, we’ve had countless reactions for “Licorice Pizza” on social media. The most honest writeup you will find is the one I posted on Sunday.
Reviews are still embargoed. With all this glowing praise, please take into consideration that not many critics have actually seen Paul Thomas Anderson’s film. This weekend’s screenings were mostly solely for the Writers/Directors guilds and a lucky few who managed to score a ticket. Many of them know PTA or just have sheer respect for their fellow craftsman.
“Licorice Pizza” is set to be screened for critics in both the East and West coast on Thursday, and that’s when the party begins.
Meanwhile, we have these reactions:
As expected, Snyder's latest is being torn apart by TIFF attendees. No mercy given. The film, which had its world premiere this evening, is being called by some one of the worst movies to ever premiere at the festival.