This was a wonderfully perceptive review. She ought to be getting paid for reviews this good. Only interesting thigs about the movies were how incredibly bad Hilary Swank was and how incredibly sexy Scarlett J. can be, even in a horrible movie.
I too thought it was going to be just about Elizabeth, so I was quite dissapointed when I finally saw it. Then I saw it a second time and I started to really like Josh's character. He was able to show his vulnerability throughout the movie. And the unraveling of his and Kay's relationship was pretty interesting.
I dont understand how u can say De Palma's films are crap and difficult to understand, I love all his films, they are beautiful, sad and painfull, not difficult to understand unless ur IQ is 10. I dissagree totally and although I thought the film be different I am so glad to have watched it
what a boring ass movie the wole time i was thinking the movie was about elizabeth short but they hardly ever talked about her in it im thinkin when the hell are they gonna get 2 her like who the hell cares about someone that was inspired by it l0l im sure the tittle fooled alot of people
Agreed 100%. I'm reading Steve Hodel's book and am engrossed. In fact, James Elroy, after reading it, renounced his own theories and endorsed Hodel's, even writing the forward for it.
The movie was sloppy, hokey, and poorly executed. Hartman can't carry a movie on his own and even the gorgeous Johansson can't save this steaming pile of shit.
I completely agree with the review. This is one of the most boring movies I have ever tried to watch. I think I watched about the first 15 minutes and had to turn it off. A warning to those interested in the Black Dahlia case, the movie, and the book it was based on, only use the murder as a jump off point to tell the stories of other people, so you will be disappointed.
Yes, as the woman states, 'Hollywoodland' is a far better movie about another weird death. Watch it instead.
Too bad the reviewer didn't read the book.
butteminers 6 months ago
This was a wonderfully perceptive review. She ought to be getting paid for reviews this good. Only interesting thigs about the movies were how incredibly bad Hilary Swank was and how incredibly sexy Scarlett J. can be, even in a horrible movie.
rackmasterh 6 months ago
the black dahlia wasn't great, it focuses less on the murder case and more on the fictional characters in it
katanawarrior2008 1 year ago
I too thought it was going to be just about Elizabeth, so I was quite dissapointed when I finally saw it. Then I saw it a second time and I started to really like Josh's character. He was able to show his vulnerability throughout the movie. And the unraveling of his and Kay's relationship was pretty interesting.
bettiep 2 years ago
I dont understand how u can say De Palma's films are crap and difficult to understand, I love all his films, they are beautiful, sad and painfull, not difficult to understand unless ur IQ is 10. I dissagree totally and although I thought the film be different I am so glad to have watched it
poledancingVdubber 3 years ago
what a boring ass movie the wole time i was thinking the movie was about elizabeth short but they hardly ever talked about her in it im thinkin when the hell are they gonna get 2 her like who the hell cares about someone that was inspired by it l0l im sure the tittle fooled alot of people
sleepersgurl 3 years ago
Wow, what a comprehensive condemnation - I was going to watch this, seems I had a lucky escape.
CakeholeCat 3 years ago
Agreed 100%. I'm reading Steve Hodel's book and am engrossed. In fact, James Elroy, after reading it, renounced his own theories and endorsed Hodel's, even writing the forward for it.
The movie was sloppy, hokey, and poorly executed. Hartman can't carry a movie on his own and even the gorgeous Johansson can't save this steaming pile of shit.
moparmonster1965 3 years ago
Brian De Palma's Scarface is considered "good?" Not by anyone who's not a wannabe gangsta rapper.
moparmonster1965 3 years ago
I completely agree with the review. This is one of the most boring movies I have ever tried to watch. I think I watched about the first 15 minutes and had to turn it off. A warning to those interested in the Black Dahlia case, the movie, and the book it was based on, only use the murder as a jump off point to tell the stories of other people, so you will be disappointed.
Yes, as the woman states, 'Hollywoodland' is a far better movie about another weird death. Watch it instead.
BoyintheMachine 3 years ago