Licorice Pizza (2021) is a dramatic comedy that is set in the San Fernando Valley of the 1970s. The film revolves around the relationship between Gary Valentine, 15 year old aspiring entrepreneur who seems older than his actual age, and Alana Kane, a 25 year old woman looking for her purpose in life.
The part that threw me off during the movie was the age gap between Gary and Alana. The relationship throughout the movie remained platonic, but it just gave off a weird vibe.
Overall, it’s a really entertaining movie and I would 100% recommend the watch.
Licorice Pizza (2021) Awards:
Academy Awards (94th Oscars) – 3 Nominations, 0 Wins
- Nominated: Best Picture
- Nominated: Best Director – Paul Thomas Anderson
- Nominated: Best Original Screenplay – Paul Thomas Anderson
Golden Globes (79th Golden Globes) – 4 Nominations, 0 Wins
- Nominated: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nominated: Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy – Cooper Hoffman
- Nominated: Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical – Alana Haim
- Nominated: Best Screenplay – Paul Thomas Anderson
British Academy Film Awards (75th BAFTAs) – 5 Nominations, 1 Win
- Won: Best Original Screenplay – Paul Thomas Anderson
- Nominated: Best Film
- Nominated: Best Direction – Paul Thomas Anderson
- Nominated: Best Actress in a Leading Role – Alana Haim
- Nominated: Best Editing – Andy Jurgensen
