Zodiac

I have it on my list of DVD's when it's released and thanks for the recommendation. The critics I usually agree with liked the movie and ever since "October Sky," I've liked Jake's peformances (well, he was also the kid in "City Slickers"), not to mention the entire cast is impressive. I remember the news at the time it happened, actually being in SF several times while this was all a case in (no) progress.

Is it anything like The Black Dahlia was? Meaning, did it have little to do with the actual Zodiac killer/murders? Or was it a fact based movie (loosely even)?

I didn't see "Black Dahlia," but this is about the Zodiac killer and the hunt for him. The primary character is probably a cartoonist at the San Francisco Chronicle who over the years became completely obsessed with studying the crimes and trying to deduce who was responsible. It is a very well made suspense film.

Had lunch with one of my female friends who I can really trust her opinion on film. She really like this one -- the cinematic atmosphere, the editing, the performances, et al.