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The Black Dahlia (2006)
Directed by Brian De Palma
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Overview
In 1940s Los Angeles, two former boxers-turned-cops must grapple with corruption, narcissism, stag films and family madness as they pursue the killer of an aspiring young actress.
Rated R | Length 121 minutes
Actors
Josh Hartnett | Scarlett Johansson | Aaron Eckhart | Hilary Swank | Mia Kirshner | Mike Starr | Fiona Shaw | Patrick Fischler | James Otis | John Kavanagh | Troy Evans | Anthony Russell | Pepe Serna | Angus MacInnes | Rachel Miner | Victor McGuire | Gregg Henry | Jemima Rooper | Rose McGowan | Dan Ponce | Graham Norris | Mike O'Connell | Michael P. Flannigan | John Solari | Stephanie L. Moore | Noel Arthur | Todd Thomas | Steve Eastin | Ian McNeice | Claudia Katz Minnick | Mia Frye | Richard Brake | William Finley | Joost Scholte | Fatso-Fasano | Teo | Kiril Efremov | Petar Milchev | Désirée Cyganek | Brian De Palma | Kevin Dunn | k.d. lang | David Raibon
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2024 | Home Theater | Blu-ray | Owned | 7.5 stars |
| 11/27/2017 | Home Theater | DVD | Rented | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7.25 stars |
Viewing Notes
This didn’t get a lot of favorable reviews when it came out, and I recall being disappointed as well, but my view has softened after this revisit. Still feels like lesser De Palma in that there aren’t many of his signature styles here (only two split diopter shots for instance, and both pretty low key).
There are some great shots though. One in particular of Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett standing on the stairs leading into the house is so well framed and feels like it’s from a ‘40s era movie.
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