Review of Black Dahlia (2006) by Melanie D — 26 Mar 2014
Criminally underrated, expertly paced, and brilliantly lensed, The Black Dahlia is an evocative film noir that's complex, mysterious, at times baffling, and above all, enthralling. The acting leaves plenty to be desired, but that's almost the point: the film is at once a film noir and a satire of film noir.
In essence, this film is what happens when film noir conventions are pushed to their extreme; all the elements are there in greater intensity. This is not a flaw with the film, as many have suggested, but is merely a characteristic of it.
In addition, the script, which many have labeled "confusing" and "incoherent," is merely complex. It will take a while to process, but once understood, it makes perfect sense. Sadly marred by lukewarm critical response, The Black Dahlia remains an underrated gem in the film noir genre.
This review of Black Dahlia (2006) was written by Melanie D on 26 Mar 2014.
Black Dahlia has generally received negative reviews.
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