Inherent Vice is a ’70s joint meant to be puffed on deeply and passed around freely: review

Inherent Vice 3.5 stars Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Katherine Waterston, Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, Benicio Del Toro and Martin Short. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Opens Dec. 25 with special 70 mm screenings at the Varsity. 148 minutes. 14A Had Paul Thomas Anderson’s Inherent Vice actually been released in 1970, instead of just being set…