Saturday, April 27, 2019

The Black Dahlia (2006): Brian De Palma, Scarlett Johansson, Hilary Swank, Josh Hartnett


     Directed by Brian De Palma, based on the novel by James Ellroy, The Black Dahlia (2006) is a fictionalized account of the real-life 1947 murder of Elizabeth Ann Short a.k.a. "The Black Dahlia". With great attention to period detail, the film nicely recreates stylish 1940's-era Hollywood in a Film Noir fashion. Mystery and plot twists abound. Scarlett Johansson is beautiful in her role. Hilary Swank is alluring. Josh Hartnett and Aaron Eckhart are tough as two Cops. The supporting cast is good as well, including Rose McGowan, Mia Kirshner and Rachel Miner.

The Black Dahlia. 2006: Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett

The Black Dahlia. 2006: Mia Kirshner

The Black Dahlia. 2006: Rose McGowan

The Black Dahlia. 2006: Scarlett Johansson

The Black Dahlia. 2006: Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett

The Black Dahlia. 2006: Hilary Swank

The Black Dahlia. 2006: Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett 

The Black Dahlia. 2006: Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett

The Black Dahlia. 2006: Scarlett Johansson

"The Black Dahlia"- movie trailer