Black Dahlia, Two thumbs up or down? Why?

What did you think about the movie featuring Josh harnett, and Scarlett Johannson.. I am thinking of seeing the movie, i wanted your take on the film..so two thumbs up or down, and please explain why and please no spoilers as i havent seen the movie! thank you so much..ciao!

Black Dahlia, Two thumbs up or down? Why?
The Black Dahlia Murder


Discovered January 15, 1947


The murder of Elizabeth Short has intrigued, mystified, even disgusted the city of Los Angeles for more than half a centruy.





Elizabeth Short, a 22-year-old wannabe actress (spec), spent several years moving around, gaining odd jobs. Her passion for servicemen and aspiration to be famous made her a "different" woman of her time. She reportedly hooked up with a variety of men and women (one reported to having been Marilyn Monroe).





Her name evolved from her black hair and black attire. Some say she was named the Black Dahlia before her murder in January of 1947, others say the name was applied by journalists to sensationalize the crime.





The second link is a really good site for information on actual news footage. Be careful as the photos are very explicit, which is shocking if you consider the date of the crime. Nonetheless, I was definitely excited to see the movie after reading more about the actual information from news footage. However, my son went to see it and said it was very confusing and definitely not something that kept his interest. The more he talked about it, the more I realized, it was about the book written by James Elroy! The actual facts of Elizabeth Short's life is boring and mundane but would that make a movie? No - so enter fiction! Droll! I will wait for it to come out on video. :)
Reply:It was alright by movie standards, but if you know the true story about the Dahlia and what actually happened to her, it will piss you off to no end. It twists the story and details around and paints her to be an idiot and a tramp. Not true in the least. The movie isn't exactly about her, it's about the dective's obsession with her.


As a movie it was decent. The historical aspects were terrible, I can't say that enough.


I don't recommend you see it. Wait til they start showing it on tv. It's really not worth it.
Reply:Two thumbs down. Should have been very, very, very good. But, it wasn't. The overzealous director and editing department took it upon themselves (as they too often do) to butcher an amazing story and script. Shame on them.
Reply:Two thumbs down....almost walked out of the movie...but paid $6....I do NOT recommend!
Reply:I have no intention of seeing the film. When the crime took place, I was a child living near LA, but was aware how terrible it was. Don't mean to spoil it for you, but I have no interest in seeing something that capitalizes on a woman's gruesome murder.
Reply:One thumb up, and one thumb down.
Reply:Split vote. It dragged in spots.