Review of The Black Dahlia (2006) by Terryg. — 15 Sep 2006
If you're interested in the Black Dahlia murder case I suggest you wait until another movie does it justice because this one is not about Elizabeth Short, it's not about why she was murdered and it offers a ridiculous fantasy as to the identity of the killer(s).
Not only that but the acting is amateurish and unconvincing, the soundtrack is annoying and out of place, the direction is muddled and confusing, the dialogue is just plain silly and unmemorable, the sense of place - LA in the forties - is no where to be found and facts regarding the murder case are incorrect.
I have no idea what this movie is about other than a few sexual fantasies of Brian de Palma and James Ellroy. Every aspect of this film is glaringly bad. Hopefully, someone else will tackle this subject with an eye toward authenticity, good characters and, if it isn't too much to ask, a good story.
In the meantime, read the facts about the Black Dahlia murder and then use your imagination to make your own movie. But imagine it in Los Angeles, not Bugaria where this movie was filmed.
This review of The Black Dahlia (2006) was written by Terryg. on 15 Sep 2006.
The Black Dahlia has generally received mixed reviews.
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