Review of Fool's Paradise (2023) by Peterhunter — 13 May 2023

Charlie Day’s directorial debut is an earnestly executed love letter to Hollywood and its history.

This review of Fool's Paradise (2023) was written by Peterhunter on 13 May 2023.

Fool's Paradise has generally received negative reviews.

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