The Black Dahlia

In 1940s Los Angeles, two cops – Bucky Bleichert (Josh Hartnett) and his partner Lee Blanchard – investigate the death of Elizabeth Short, a young woman found brutally murdered. Bucky soon realizes that his girlfriend had ties to the deceased, and soon after that, he begins uncovering corruption and conspiracy within the police department. Based on the novel by James Ellroy.

Critic Reviews:

• " After two hours of meandering, convoluted indulgences and loose ends, ‘The Black Dahlia’ reveals a kinder, gentler Brian De Palma. He should be a good guy to have around. ' – Jonathan R. Perry

• " Until it derails while heading into its final turn, The Black Dahlia represents Brian De Palma's most assured moviemaking in at least a decade. " – Matt Brunson

• " The Black Dahlia is not a black mark on the talent track record of anyone involved. Yet with such a potentially powerful story, it should have been something very special. " – Bill Gibron