Review of Hollywoodland (2006) by Josh W — 13 Jan 2008

A unique view at the live of George Reeves. Great film.

This review of Hollywoodland (2006) was written by Josh W on 13 Jan 2008.

Hollywoodland has generally received mixed reviews.

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By André D (1,970) on 05 Jan 2014

Esta cinta evita de forma inteligente caer en una reconstruccion morbosa a lo E True Hollywood Story del suicidio de George Reeves, el actor…

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By Mihael T (65) on 26 Oct 2013

Somewhat ok. Stretched at some parts, too cinfused at others. But that is supposed the real story of an actor…

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First-time scripter Paul Bernbaum's framing story, designed to stir up suspicion that George Reeves was a murder victim rather than a suicide,…

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By Steven Rea (1,872) for Philadelphia Inquirer (3,920) on 15 Nov 2013

A whodunit, a whydunit, and an excuse for Adrien Brody to mug it up like nobody's business…

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