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D |
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| Story: |
D |
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| Acting: |
C |
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| Direction: |
C- |
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B |
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Just awful
by JennyD (movies profile)
Jun 30, 2008
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Who would have suspected that the murder of the Black Dahlia would be an subplot in this movie. Of course, it would have to be -- because there was no actual plot. Key characters are introduced mid-film, allegiances are so convoluted and under-developed that one is left confused over the emotions effused by the characters and really, what is up with Josh Hartnett's hair? It's like a buffed-up Marty McFly is playing the lead - however, Crispin Glover actually has acting talent.
The acting is all over the place and there are some great comedic scenes. Unfortunately, these scenes were meant to be dramatic - such as an open-robed clad Kay (Scarlett Johanssen) slamming the door as Marty McFly a.k.a Bucky (Hartnett) longingly gazes up at her.
The editing was dreadful - I don't think anyone knew which direction the movie was to take or which story-line was important. It seems that more concentration was put into over-developing the film-noir appearance of the movie (every time someone was driving in the car, it was raining -- really? it rains that much in L.A.) and dear God, the lazy saxophone soundtrack. Two hours of relentlessly contrived music playing in the background - it was so cliche.
In short, this is the worst movie I have ever seen. I am so disappointed. I love murder mysteries and film noir. This film is a sad attempt at both. Hilary Swank, who usually picks her projects well, must not have read the screenplay before accepting her role in this film. |
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