The Black Dahlia (2006) ----> 12/26/06
10-26-06, 08:14 AM
#1
Banned
Thread Starter
The Black Dahlia (2006) ----> 12/26/06
From thedigitalbits.com:
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents
The following is again Rumor Mill-worthy, but our industry sources have informed us that Fox will release Flyboys on 1/23, Lionsgate will release Crank on 1/9, Universal will street Jet Li's Fearless for Rogue Pictures on 12/19 as well as The Black Dahlia on 12/26, Sony will release The Covenant on 1/2, Velocity Home Entertainment's Farce of the Penguins will street on 1/30 and the Yari Film Group's The Illusionist will arrive on 1/9 (DVD distributor TBA).
10-27-06, 07:35 AM
#11
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Not to threadcrap, but this movie did get poor reviews.
FWIW, I don't think dePalma is to blame. I read the book, which was also an incomprehensible mess of confusing plot twists and just too many storylines going on.
L.A. Confidential is much better if you are interested in James Ellroy material.
FWIW, I don't think dePalma is to blame. I read the book, which was also an incomprehensible mess of confusing plot twists and just too many storylines going on.
L.A. Confidential is much better if you are interested in James Ellroy material.
10-27-06, 12:28 PM
#12
DVD Talk Gold Edition
While I do agree it's not as excellent as the book, I still love The Black Dahlia and can't wait to get it.
I know Universal won't have it on there, but I REALLY do hope they have the trailer attached to the disc.
I know Universal won't have it on there, but I REALLY do hope they have the trailer attached to the disc.
10-27-06, 02:37 PM
#13
Banned
Thread Starter
From dvdtimes.co.uk:
Cover art here:
http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=63146
The Black Dahlia (R1) in December
Universal Studios Home Video have announced the Region 1 DVD release of The Black Dahlia for 26th December 2006 priced at $29.98 SRP. Two ambitious cops, Lee Blanchard (Aaron Eckhart) and Bucky Bleichert (Josh Hartnett), investigate the shocking murder of an aspiring young starlet. With a corpse so mutilated that photos are kept from the public, the case becomes an obsession for the men, and their lives begin to unravel. Blanchard's relationship with his girlfriend Kay (Scarlett Johansson) deteriorates, while Bleichert finds himself drawn to the enigmatic Madeleine (Hilary Swank), a wealthy woman with a dark and twisted connection to the victim.
Based on the novel by James Ellroy and directed by Brian De Palma, The Black Dahlia is available in separate Widescreen and Full Screen editions with the following features:
English & French DD5.1 Surround
Spanish DD2.0 Stereo
English SDH, French & Spanish subtitles
"Reality and Fiction: The Story of the Black Dahlia" - A conversation with best-selling novelist James Ellroy, who gives an in-depth perspective on the crime and how he turned fact into fiction
"The Case File" - A behind-the-scenes look at the filmmakers, actors and crew that brought this infamous mystery to the screen
"The De Palma Touch" - A look at how acclaimed director Brian De Palma brought his unique and shocking visual style to the film
Universal Studios Home Video have announced the Region 1 DVD release of The Black Dahlia for 26th December 2006 priced at $29.98 SRP. Two ambitious cops, Lee Blanchard (Aaron Eckhart) and Bucky Bleichert (Josh Hartnett), investigate the shocking murder of an aspiring young starlet. With a corpse so mutilated that photos are kept from the public, the case becomes an obsession for the men, and their lives begin to unravel. Blanchard's relationship with his girlfriend Kay (Scarlett Johansson) deteriorates, while Bleichert finds himself drawn to the enigmatic Madeleine (Hilary Swank), a wealthy woman with a dark and twisted connection to the victim.
Based on the novel by James Ellroy and directed by Brian De Palma, The Black Dahlia is available in separate Widescreen and Full Screen editions with the following features:
English & French DD5.1 Surround
Spanish DD2.0 Stereo
English SDH, French & Spanish subtitles
"Reality and Fiction: The Story of the Black Dahlia" - A conversation with best-selling novelist James Ellroy, who gives an in-depth perspective on the crime and how he turned fact into fiction
"The Case File" - A behind-the-scenes look at the filmmakers, actors and crew that brought this infamous mystery to the screen
"The De Palma Touch" - A look at how acclaimed director Brian De Palma brought his unique and shocking visual style to the film
http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=63146
10-28-06, 01:50 AM
#16
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Agree with bunkaroo:
CAUTION: RENT BEFORE YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT BUYING
Not a good movie by any means. The script is atrocious and NONE of the actors could save it - not even the accent-challenged Hilary Swank or the underused Johansson.
Another case where the trailer is MUCH better than the film.
CAUTION: RENT BEFORE YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT BUYING
Not a good movie by any means. The script is atrocious and NONE of the actors could save it - not even the accent-challenged Hilary Swank or the underused Johansson.
Another case where the trailer is MUCH better than the film.
Last edited by conscience; 10-28-06 at 01:56 AM.
10-28-06, 10:21 AM
#21
DVD Talk Reviewer
I liked the movie, although I'd agree with "rent it first." It's a very polarizing movie, some people will like it, some not, and there's nothing wrong with either view. I knew what to expect and loved it, even the over-the-top stuff.
