I must admit I never really fancied this film when I seen the trailers, but have to admit that it was excellent. Although you might think that it is totally based on the murder of the young woman Elizabeth Short, I would say it covers everything from corrupt cops, sex, love and murder. The way that it is filmed you are totally transported back to the era in which it is set. I love this film!!

I can't belive this movie is from the director who brought us such classics as SCARFACE, THE UNTOUCHABLES and CARLITO'S WAY. To add insult to injury this is based on the novel from the guy who wrote L.A.CONFIDENTIAL. This film should have classic written all over it. The cast are good, the set design is magnificent and it also has a brilliant music score, De Palma's direction as ever is faultless. But the main problem is that the film is so plodding and dull. It's far from a terrible movie, and it does keep you watching till the end. But from such a pedigree I expected so much more.
It's worth watching, but it left me cold.
A huge disappointment, Buy SCAREFACE,UNTOUCHABLES and CARLITO'S WAY instead, just to remind yourself why DePalma used to be so great.

If you love movies, this is a MUST! Superbly evocative, enthralling mystery, brilliant direction, great musical score & it looks sumptious on dvd. All the cast excell...an excllent movie...you have to own.