Although The Black Dahlia admirably coalesces James Ellroy’s searingly brilliant noir novel into a sharp, streamlined screenplay, director Brian De Palma’s campy approach and questionable casting sever the style from the substance as brutally in two as its titular victim.
As far as baseball movies go, Mr. 3000 may not be considered a classic, but spurred on by a powerhouse performance by Bernie Mac, it'll still get you to sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game."